Finite element analysis for parametrized nonlinear equations around turning points (Q5946103)

A priori error estimates for finite element solutions of parametrized nonlinear elliptic equations on branches around turning points are considered. The existence of a finite element solution branch is shown under suitable conditions on the exact solution branch around a turning point. Some error estimates the distance between the exact and the finite element solution branches are given. An approximation of nondegenerate turning points is also considered. The author shows that if a turning point is nondegenerate, there exists a locally unique finite element nondegenerate turning point. At a nondegenerate turning point an elaborate error estimate of the parameter is proved. The obtained results are also applied to an eigenvalue problem.