Abstract

In this paper, we show how to modify the random choice method of Glimm by replacing the exact solution of the Riemann problem with an appropriate finite difference approximation. Our modification resolves discontinuities as well as Glimm's scheme, but is computationally more efficient and is easier to extend to more general situations.

Keywords

MathematicsConservation lawClassification of discontinuitiesScheme (mathematics)Riemann problemFinite differenceApplied mathematicsRiemann hypothesisFinite difference methodFinite difference schemeMathematical analysis

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Year
1981
Type
article
Volume
18
Issue
2
Pages
289-315
Citations
113
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Amiram Harten, Peter D. Lax (1981). A Random Choice Finite Difference Scheme for Hyperbolic Conservation Laws. SIAM Journal on Numerical Analysis , 18 (2) , 289-315. https://doi.org/10.1137/0718021

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10.1137/0718021

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