C-N Method for Solving Partial Differential Equations
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Resource Overview
A C-N (Crank-Nicolson) method implementation for solving parabolic partial differential equations with fixed step size: du/dx - a * d²u/dx² = 0. This code allows modification of coefficient 'a' to handle different equation parameters and supports variable coefficients through loop-based updates. The algorithm employs implicit time-stepping with second-order accuracy in both time and space dimensions.
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This program implements the Crank-Nicolson (C-N) method for solving parabolic partial differential equations with fixed spatial step size, specifically addressing equations of the form: du/dx - a * d²u/dx² = 0. The implementation features adjustable diffusion coefficient 'a', allowing users to modify this parameter directly in the code for solutions with different constant coefficients. Through iterative updates within the main computational loop, the program can also handle variable coefficient scenarios.
The numerical scheme utilizes a finite difference discretization where the C-N method provides unconditional stability while maintaining second-order accuracy. Key components include matrix assembly for the implicit solver and boundary condition handling. Detailed documentation is available in the compressed package, and the modular code structure permits customization and extension according to specific requirements.
This implementation offers an efficient and reliable approach for solving PDE problems, with broad applications in academic research and engineering practice. The code structure facilitates easy integration of different initial conditions and boundary treatments while maintaining numerical stability through the implicit time-marching scheme.
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