A Comparison of the Accuracy of Finite Difference Methods and Variational Methods in the Numerical Solution of Partial Differential Equations

Author

Robert F. Brodsky

Publication Date

12-7-1956

Abstract

The purpose of this thesis is to investigate some of the numerical methods available to solve partial differential equations intractable to analytic solutions with a view towards: 1. Indicating where particular methods appear most applicable, from the standpoints of accuracy, easy of solution, minimum expenditure of effort; and 2. Indicating the accuracy to be expected in the use of two of the more powerful methods investigated as applied to a problem of elasticity.

Degree Name

Mathematics

Level of Degree

Masters

Department Name

Mathematics & Statistics

First Committee Member (Chair)

James Vernon Lewis

Second Committee Member

Morris S. Hendrickson

Third Committee Member

Frank C. Gentry

Language

English

Document Type

Thesis

Recommended Citation

Brodsky, Robert F.. "A Comparison of the Accuracy of Finite Difference Methods and Variational Methods in the Numerical Solution of Partial Differential Equations." (1956). https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/math_etds/84