Direct solution of \(n\)th-order IVPs by homotopy analysis method (Q1040642)

Summary: Direct solution of a class of \(n\)th-order initial value problems (IVPs) is considered based on the homotopy analysis method (HAM). The HAM solutions contain an auxiliary parameter which provides a convenient way of controlling the convergence region of the series solutions. The HAM gives approximate analytical solutions which are of comparable accuracy to the seven- and eight-order Runge-Kutta method.