A Least-Squares-Based Weak Galerkin Finite Element Method for Second Order Elliptic Equations
- Oak Ridge National Lab. (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States). Computer Science and Mathematics Division
- National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA (United States). Division of Mathematical Sciences
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock, AR (United States). Department of Mathematics
Here, in this article, we introduce a least-squares-based weak Galerkin finite element method for the second order elliptic equation. This new method is shown to provide very accurate numerical approximations for both the primal and the flux variables. In contrast to other existing least-squares finite element methods, this new method allows us to use discontinuous approximating functions on finite element partitions consisting of arbitrary polygon/polyhedron shapes. We also develop a Schur complement algorithm for the resulting discretization problem by eliminating all the unknowns that represent the solution information in the interior of each element. Optimal order error estimates for both the primal and the flux variables are established. An extensive set of numerical experiments are conducted to demonstrate the robustness, reliability, flexibility, and accuracy of the least-squares-based weak Galerkin finite element method. Finally, the numerical examples cover a wide range of applied problems, including singularly perturbed reaction-diffusion equations and the flow of fluid in porous media with strong anisotropy and heterogeneity.
- Research Organization:
- Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Office of Science (SC), Advanced Scientific Computing Research (ASCR)
- Grant/Contract Number:
- AC05-00OR22725
- OSTI ID:
- 1394348
- Journal Information:
- SIAM Journal on Scientific Computing, Vol. 39, Issue 4; ISSN 1064-8275
- Publisher:
- SIAMCopyright Statement
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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