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Title:
Numerical detection of complex singularities in two and three dimensions
Author:
Malakuti, Kamyar
Document Type:
Dissertation
Department:
Department of Mathematical Sciences
Degree:
Doctor of Philosophy
Major:
Mathematical Sciences
Advisory Committee:
Siegel, Michael
Caflisch, Russel E.
Kondic, Lou
Luke, Jonathan H.C.
Papageorgiou, Demetrius T.
Thesis Date:
2009, May
Keywords:
Partial differential equation
Complex singularity
Burger equation
Availability:
Unrestricted
Abstract:

Singularities often occur in solutions to partial differential equations; important exam¬ples include the formation of shock fronts in hyperbolic equations and self-focusing type blow up in nonlinear parabolic equations. Information about formation and structure of singularities can have significant role in interfacial fluid dynamics such as Kelvin-Helmholtz instability, Rayleigh-Taylor instability, and Hele-Shaw flow. In this thesis, we present a new method for the numerical analysis of complex singularities in solutions to partial differential equations. In the method, we analyze the decay of Fourier coefficients using a numerical form fit to ascertain the nature of singularities in two and three-dimensional functions. Our results generalize a well known method for the analysis of singularities in one-dimensional functions to higher dimensions. As an example, we apply this method to analyze the complex singularities for the 2D inviscid Burger's equation.

Complete Thesis:
njit-etd2009-060 (87 pages ~ 4,738 KB pdf)
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