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Derivative superconvergent points in finite element solutions of harmonic functions-- A theoretical justification

Author(s): Zhimin Zhang.
Journal: Math. Comp. 71 (2002), 1421-1430.
MSC (2000): Primary 65N30
Posted: December 5, 2001
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Abstract: Finite element derivative superconvergent points for harmonic functions under local rectangular mesh are investigated. All superconvergent points for the finite element space of any order that is contained in the tensor-product space and contains the intermediate family can be predicted. In the case of the serendipity family, results are given for finite element spaces of order below 6. The results justify the computer findings of Babuska, et al.


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Additional Information:

Zhimin Zhang
Affiliation: Department of Mathematics, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan 48202
Email: zzhang@math.wayne.edu

DOI: 10.1090/S0025-5718-01-01398-9
PII: S 0025-5718(01)01398-9
Keywords: Superconvergence, finite element, harmonic function
Received by editor(s): November 21, 2000
Posted: December 5, 2001
Copyright of article: Copyright 2001, American Mathematical Society


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