Second order parallel algorithms for piecewise smooth displacement kernels (Q1187751)

The authors derive two second order parallel algorithms for solving Fredholm integral equations with piecewise smooth displacement kernels. The first one is based on a difference scheme of Runge-Kutta type for an unusual partial differential equation for continuous functions of two variables. The second one is based on the trapezoidal quadrature rule applied to a modified integral equation. It is found that the Runge-Kutta type algorithm exhibits certain advantages.