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Finite elements and spectral methods for hyperbolic equations

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Numerical Models for Differential Problems

Part of the book series: MS&A ((MS&A,volume 2))

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In this chapter, we will illustrate how to apply Galerkin methods, and in particular the finite element method and the spectral one, to the spatial and/or temporal discretization of scalar hyperbolic equations. We will treat both the continuous as well as discontinuous finite element cases.

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(2009). Finite elements and spectral methods for hyperbolic equations. In: Numerical Models for Differential Problems. MS&A, vol 2. Springer, Milano. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-88-470-1071-0_13

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