Numerical solution of a semi-linear inverse parabolic problem via HPM (Q2224112)

Summary: In this work, we consider the problem of finding an unknown time-dependent function in a semi-linear parabolic equation with given initial, boundary and energy over-specified conditions. The homotopy perturbation method, a powerful technique, is applied to obtain the numerical solution of this problem. Using this method, a rapid convergent sequence can be constructed which tends to the exact solution of the problem. Some examples are presented to illustrate the strength of the method.