Nonconforming finite element approximations of the Steklov eigenvalue problem and its lower bound approximations. (Q351956)

The authors consider the Steklov eigenvalue problem given by a second-order elliptic equation in a two-dimensional bounded polygonal domain and a Neumann-type boundary condition containing the eigenvalue \(\lambda\). They use four kinds of nonconforming finite elements for its numerical approximation. The main theorem establishes an optimal rate of convergence of the associated normed eigenfunctions on convex and also non-convex domains. Guaranteed lower bounds of particular eigenvalues are derived as well. Numerical tests nicely illustrate the theoretical rate of convergence of the eigenvalues on the L-shape domain.