Stability of approximate factorization with \(\theta\)-methods (Q1307242)

It is known that the approximate factorization method is a viable alternative to the time splitting method for a class of problems. In order to know the effect of factorization on stability, the author considers here a simple method, vis., the \(\theta\)-method. Precise results are obtained which show the limitations of the approximate factorization approach. It is observed that approximate factorizations are only suited for restricted classes of problems where characteristics of the solution are more or less known in advance, so that stability can be well predicted.