TR-2010-09

Languages and Compilers for Variational Forms

Robert Kirby; Matt Knepley; L. Ridgway Scott. 23 October, 2010.
Communicated by L. Ridgway Scott.

Abstract

We discuss a language for variational forms that provides a way to specify the spaces used to define boundary conditions in the finite element method. This is linked with a geometry language that allows natural definitions of projections onto subspaces that incorporate boundary conditions.

Original Document

The original document is available in PDF (uploaded 23 October, 2010 by L. Ridgway Scott).