An Algorithm that Localizes and Counts the Zeros of a $C^2$-Function

An Algorithm that Localizes and Counts the Zeros of a $C^2$-Function

Year:    2020

Author:    Rui Wu, Norbert Hungerbühler, Rui Wu

Numerical Mathematics: Theory, Methods and Applications, Vol. 13 (2020), Iss. 2 : pp. 320–333

Abstract

We describe an algorithm that localizes the zeros of a given real $C^2$-function $f$ on an interval $[a,b]$. The algorithm generates a sequence of subintervals which contain a single zero of $f$. In particular, the exact number of zeros of $f$ on $[a,b]$ can be determined in this way. Apart from $f$, the only additional input of the algorithm is an upper and a lower bound for $f''$. We also show how the intervals determined by the algorithm can be further refined until they are contained in the basin of attraction of the Newton method for the corresponding zero.

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Journal Article Details

Publisher Name:    Global Science Press

Language:    English

DOI:    https://doi.org/10.4208/nmtma.OA-2019-0077

Numerical Mathematics: Theory, Methods and Applications, Vol. 13 (2020), Iss. 2 : pp. 320–333

Published online:    2020-01

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Copyright:    COPYRIGHT: © Global Science Press

Pages:    14

Keywords:    Number of zeros on an interval.

Author Details

Rui Wu

Norbert Hungerbühler

Rui Wu