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Numerical solution of Helmholtz's equation by the capacitance matrix method. [In FORTRAN for IBM 360/75 computer]

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/7296022· OSTI ID:7296022

The computer solution of the Helmholtz equation is discussed. Problems can be treated on bounded regions which do not allow for separation of variables. The topics treated in the report are as follows: certain results from classical potential theory, the imbedding of discrete Poisson problems, a capacitance matrix method for the Dirichlet case, a capacitance matrix method for the Neumann case, the Fourier--Toeplitz method and the fast generation of the capacitance matrix, the conjugate gradient method, previous work on capacitance matrix methods, numeral experiments, and outline of a computer program for the numerical solution of the interior Helmholtz equation in two variables with the Dirichlet and Neumann boundary conditions by finite difference methods. 3 figures, 8 tables. (RWR)

Research Organization:
New York Univ., N.Y. (USA). Courant Inst. of Mathematical Sciences
Sponsoring Organization:
US Energy Research and Development Administration (ERDA)
DOE Contract Number:
E(11-1)-3077
OSTI ID:
7296022
Report Number(s):
COO-3077-99
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English