A difference method for a singular boundary value problem of second order

Weinmüller, Ewa

doi:10.1090/S0025-5718-1984-0736446-0

A difference method for a singular boundary value problem of second order

Author: Ewa Weinmüller
Journal: Math. Comp. 42 (1984), 441-464
MSC: Primary 65L10; Secondary 39A12
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1090/S0025-5718-1984-0736446-0
MathSciNet review: 736446
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Abstract: The standard three-point discretization applied to the numerical solution of linear boundary value problems for second order systems with a singularity at the origin is investigated. A number of numerical examples illustrating the theoretical results are presented.

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