On an integral equation for the two-dimensional exterior Stokes problem (Q1073663)

This paper is concerned with solving the two-dimensional exterior Stokes problem by a combination of double-and simple-layer potentials. This leads to a boundary integral equation, which is shown to be uniquely solvable. The present approach is a variation of a technique due to Leis, Brakhage and Werner, and Panich [see e.g.: \textit{H. Brakhage} and \textit{P. Werner}, Arch. Math. 16, 325-329 (1965; Zbl 0132.336)] for treating the scalar Helmholtz equation. It contains extra parameter which may be chosen in an optimal manner from a computational point of view. Some numerical results in this connection are also included.