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Mimetic Finite Difference Method for Shape Optimization Problems

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We test the performance of the Mimetic Finite Difference method applied to a wide class of shape optimization problems. Adaptive strategies based on heuristic error indicators are also considered to validate the effectiveness of the numerical scheme.

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Antonietti, P.F., Bigoni, N., Verani, M. (2015). Mimetic Finite Difference Method for Shape Optimization Problems. In: Abdulle, A., Deparis, S., Kressner, D., Nobile, F., Picasso, M. (eds) Numerical Mathematics and Advanced Applications - ENUMATH 2013. Lecture Notes in Computational Science and Engineering, vol 103. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-10705-9_12

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