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Collocation with piecewise continuous polynomials is studied for use in the numerical modelling of stellar evolution. Accuracy and convergence of the method are demonstrated for a 5M ⊙ star with a convective core. Collocation should be further studied since it is likely to lead to significant gains in computational efficiency for the construction of stellar models.
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Smith, R.L., Fuchs, H. On the use of collocation methods for the construction of stellar models. Astrophys Space Sci 50, 63–73 (1977). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00648519
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