Correction of eigenvalues estimated by the Legendre-Gauss tau method (Q372846)

The Legendre-Gauss tau method is proved to be effective for the estimation of a large number of eigenvalues, even when the corresponding eigenfunctions feature a sharp oscillatory behavior. The authors develop an exponentially fitted version of this method suitable for higher-order ordinary differential equations. Moreover, efficient formulas to correct the estimated eigenvalues are developed. Several numerical examples illustrate the obtained results and methods.