An Efficient High-Order Compact Finite Difference Scheme for Lane-Emden Type Equations

Document Type : Research Paper

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Department of Applied Mathematics, Faculty of Mathematics and Computer, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, Iran.

Abstract

‎In this paper‎, ‎an efficient high‎-order ‎compact finite difference (HOCFD) scheme is introduced for solving generalized Lane-Emden equations‎. ‎For nonlinear types‎, ‎it is shown that a combined quasilinearization and HOCFD scheme gives excellent results while a few quasilinear iterations is needed‎. ‎Then the proposed method is developed for solving the system of linear and nonlinear Lane-Emden equations‎. ‎Some numerical examples are provided‎, ‎and obtained results of the proposed method are then compared with previous well-established methods‎. ‎The numerical experiments show the accuracy and efficiency of the proposed method‎.

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Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript
Available Online from 28 April 2024
  • Receive Date: 21 April 2023
  • Revise Date: 22 November 2023
  • Accept Date: 26 December 2023