Euler equations

Abstract: Preface 1. Introduction 2. Conservation laws and differential equations 3. Characteristics and Riemann problems for linear hyperbolic equations 4. Finite-volume methods 5. Introduction to the CLAWPACK software 6. High resolution methods 7. Boundary conditions and ghost cells 8. Convergence, accuracy, and stability 9. Variable-coefficient linear equations 10. Other approaches to high resolution 11. Nonlinear scalar conservation laws 12. Finite-volume methods for nonlinear scalar conservation laws 13. Nonlinear systems of conservation laws 14. Gas dynamics and the Euler equations 15. Finite-volume methods for nonlinear systems 16. Some nonclassical hyperbolic problems 17. Source terms and balance laws 18. Multidimensional hyperbolic problems 19. Multidimensional numerical methods 20. Multidimensional scalar equations 21. Multidimensional systems 22. Elastic waves 23. Finite-volume methods on quadrilateral grids Bibliography Index.

Abstract: The Equations of Fluid Dynamics.- Notions on Hyperbolic Partial Differential Equations.- Some Properties of the Euler Equations.- The Riemann Problem for the Euler Equations.- Notions on Numerical Methods.- The Method of Godunov for Non#x2014 linear Systems.- Random Choice and Related Methods.- Flux Vector Splitting Methods.- Approximate#x2014 State Riemann Solvers.- The HLL and HLLC Riemann Solvers.- The Riemann Solver of Roe.- The Riemann Solver of Osher.- High#x2013 Order and TVD Methods for Scalar Equations.- High#x2013 Order and TVD Schemes for Non#x2013 Linear Systems.- Splitting Schemes for PDEs with Source Terms.- Methods for Multi#x2013 Dimensional PDEs.- Multidimensional Test Problems.- FORCE Fluxes in Multiple Space Dimensions.- The Generalized Riemann Problem.- The ADER Approach.- Concluding Remarks.

Abstract: I. The Steady-State Stokes Equations . 1. Some Function Spaces. 2. Existence and Uniqueness for the Stokes Equations. 3. Discretization of the Stokes Equations (I). 4. Discretization of the Stokes Equations (II). 5. Numerical Algorithms. 6. The Penalty Method. II. The Steady-State Navier-Stokes Equations . 1. Existence and Uniqueness Theorems. 2. Discrete Inequalities and Compactness Theorems. 3. Approximation of the Stationary Navier-Stokes Equations. 4. Bifurcation Theory and Non-Uniqueness Results. III. The Evolution Navier-Stokes Equations . 1. The Linear Case. 2. Compactness Theorems. 3. Existence and Uniqueness Theorems. (n < 4). 4. Alternate Proof of Existence by Semi-Discretization. 5. Discretization of the Navier-Stokes Equations: General Stability and Convergence Theorems. 6. Discretization of the Navier-Stokes Equations: Application of the General Results. 7. Approximation of the Navier-Stokes Equations by the Projection Method. 8. Approximation of the Navier-Stokes Equations by the Artificial Compressibility Method. Appendix I: Properties of the Curl Operator and Application to the Steady-State Navier-Stokes Equations. Appendix II. (by F. Thomasset): Implementation of Non-Conforming Linear Finite Elements. Comments.