Abstract:A numerical method for computing all solutions of an elliptic boundary value problem Au + g [u, λ] = 0 and their Morse indices as steady-states of the parabolic problem ut + Au + g [u, λ] = 0, is presented. Morse decompositions are also determined. The method uses a finite element approach that is based on the method of alternative problems. Error estimates for the finite element approximations are verified and examples are given.
“…[15]) in which knowledge of only the first few eigenfunctions was assumed. In a subsequent paper [16], we will establish further error estimates on the integral and the derivatives of B(ω, λ), and describe a method for determining all solutions of (1.1)-(1.2) and their Morse indices. Together this article and [16] present a numerical method for treating the global problem of describing S(λ) and its Morse decomposition.…”
The bifurcation function for an elliptic boundary value problem is a vector field B(ω) on R d whose zeros are in a one-to-one correspondence with the solutions of the boundary value problem. Finite element approximations of the boundary value problem are shown to give rise to an approximate bifurcation function B h (ω), which is also a vector field on R d . Estimates of the difference B(ω) − B h (ω) are derived, and methods for computing B h (ω) are discussed.
“…[15]) in which knowledge of only the first few eigenfunctions was assumed. In a subsequent paper [16], we will establish further error estimates on the integral and the derivatives of B(ω, λ), and describe a method for determining all solutions of (1.1)-(1.2) and their Morse indices. Together this article and [16] present a numerical method for treating the global problem of describing S(λ) and its Morse decomposition.…”
The bifurcation function for an elliptic boundary value problem is a vector field B(ω) on R d whose zeros are in a one-to-one correspondence with the solutions of the boundary value problem. Finite element approximations of the boundary value problem are shown to give rise to an approximate bifurcation function B h (ω), which is also a vector field on R d . Estimates of the difference B(ω) − B h (ω) are derived, and methods for computing B h (ω) are discussed.
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