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OptimalL ∞-estimates for a mixed finite element method for second order elliptic and parabolic problems

  • R. Scholz
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Summary

A mixed finite element method for second order problems is considered. OptimalL ∞-error estimates for the elliptic as well as for the corresponding parabolic problem are derived.

Keywords

Elliptic Problem Parabolic Problem Finite Element Approximation Order Problem Mixed Finite Element Method 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • R. Scholz
    • 1
  1. 1.Institut für Angewandte MathematikAlbert-Ludwigs UniversitätFreiburgGermany

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