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The Finite Element Method for Parabolic Problems

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In this introductory section we shall consider the standard Galerkin method for the approximate solution of the initial-boundary value problem for the heat equation.

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Thomée, V. (1990). The Finite Element Method for Parabolic Problems. In: Mathematical Theory of Finite and Boundary Element Methods. DMV Seminar, vol 15. Birkhäuser, Basel. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-0348-7630-8_2

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