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The order of B-convergence of the Gaussian Runge-Kutta method

Die B-Konvergenzordnung des Gauss'schen Runge-Kutta Verfahrens

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In this note the exact order ofB-convergence is determined for them-stage Gaussian Runge-Kutta method. Form=1 this order is 2, whereas form≥2 this order turns out to be onlym.

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In dieser Note bestimmen wir die exakteB-Konvergenzordnung desm-stufigen Gauss'schen Runge-Kutta Verfahrens. Fürm=1 ist diese Ordnung 2, während sich fürm≥2 nurm als Ordnung ergibt.

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Dekker, K., Kraaijevanger, J.F.B.M. & Spijker, M.N. The order of B-convergence of the Gaussian Runge-Kutta method. Computing 36, 35–41 (1986). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02238190

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