A simple introduction to error estimation for nonlinear hyperbolic conservation laws. Some ideas, techniques, and promising results (Q4938345)

We present a simple introduction to the topic of a posteriori error estimation for nonlinear hyperbolic conservation laws. This is a topic of great practical interst which has been receiving increasing attention from many researchers in recent years. On the other hand, the highly complex character of its mathematics often obscures the main ideas behind the technical manipulations. Aware of this unfortunate situation, we have written these notes in an attempt to emphasize the ideas and simlify, as much as possible, the presentation of the techniques. The reader has to be warned, however, that there is still much to be researched in this area. As a consequence, these are notes about ongoing reseach -- not about fully solved problems. Thus, the purpose of these notes is not to tell the story of a battle fought long ago, but to entice the reader to participate in one that is currently taking place! For the entire collection see [Zbl 0920.00043].