UE Introduction to numerical field computation

Degrees incorporating this pedagocial element :

Description

This course is an introductory course on numerical field computation using the finite difference and the finite element methods.

Content:

  • Finite difference method.
  • Finite element method:
    • Strong and weak formulations.
    • Finite element analysis : domain discretization, local and global interpolation, numerical integration, assembly, resolution of linear system, etc.

Recommended prerequisite

Familiarity with the following content of the course "Numerical Methods" :

  • Approximation and interpolation.
  • Numerical integration.
  • Numerical linear algebra:
    • Fast linear solvers (direct and iterative).
    • Fast eigen-solvers.