On a degenerate free boundary problem and continuous subsonic-sonic flows in a convergent nozzle (Q2435006)

It is an interesting piece of research work which concerns the degenerate free boundary value problem for a quasilinear second order elliptic equation. It is shown that for a given inlet perturbation of an arc centered at the vertex of the nozzle and a given incoming mass there is a unique continuous subsonic sonic flow. A number of theoretical analysis is developed and illustrated for solution, accuracy and stability. No numerical experiments are performed for validation. The paper is suited for theoretical analyst working in this area and is well documented and explained nicely.