Local convergence of an optimal eighth order method under weak conditions (Q1736696)

Summary: We study the local convergence of an eighth order Newton-like method to approximate a locally-unique solution of a nonlinear equation. Earlier studies show convergence under hypotheses on the seventh derivative or even higher, although only the first derivative and the divided difference appear in these methods. The convergence in this study is shown under hypotheses only on the first derivative. Hence, the applicability of the method is expanded. Finally, numerical examples are also provided to show that our results apply to solve equations in cases where earlier studies cannot apply.