Partial Differential Equations Web Application

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Linear Parabolic Equations in 1 Dimension

This web application solves  linear partial differential equations in 1 dimension using finite element and finite difference methods to approximate the solution in each case.
The Default method is the Implicit Finite Difference Method. One can also use the Finite Element Method to solve these systems.

The Implicit Finite Difference Method is a numerical technique used to solve partial differential equations (PDEs). Unlike the explicit finite difference method, which calculates the solution at each time step based on the previous time step, the implicit method considers the entire system of equations simultaneously.

The Finite Element Method is a numerical technique used to solve partial differential equations (PDEs). It is based on the idea of dividing the domain into smaller, simpler elements, and then approximating the solution within each element. The method is particularly useful for solving problems with complex geometries or boundary conditions.

The implicit method is particularly useful when the output expression at a forward time step depends on itself, and there are no restrictions on the time step. It handles cases where there are more than one unknown in the finite difference equation

Just select the preferred method from the Tools submenu. 
For instance in order to solve a Linear Parabolic Equation on the interval [A,B] from time t=s to t=T, we use the following template:


Click the enter button to fill in  the coefficients and initial conditions and the press the solve button.
 

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