Kernel-splitting technique for enclosing the solution of Fredholm equations of the first kind (Q1869603): Difference between revisions

The numerical solution of linear Fredholm integral equations of the first kind is inherently difficult. The paper derives a numerical method for such equations, by a series expansion of the kernel, which is splitted into a finite rank degenerate part and an infinite-dimensional, normwise small remainder. By enclosing the remainder term, the original problem is transformed into a degenerate set-valued problem. For this problem is derived a numerical method that provides a rigorous control of approximation and roundoff error. This central part requires much background theory and reasoning, which is provided. The method is illustrated briefly by three small examples.