An unconditionally stable and \(L^2\) optimal quadratic finite volume scheme over triangular meshes for anisotropic elliptic equations (Q6144996)

The article presents a significant advancement in the field of computational mathematics, specifically in the development of finite volume (FV) methods for solving elliptic equations. The authors address a critical problem in the finite volume method domain, focusing on the construction of high-order schemes over triangular meshes that are stable regardless of the minimal angle of the mesh and capable of achieving optimal \(L^2\) error estimates. The paper introduces a novel quadratic FV scheme that is not only unconditionally stable but also achieves an optimal \(L^2\) error rate. This scheme is unique in its approach to constructing dual partitions using multiblock control volumes, enabling it to optimally converge in the \(L^2\) norm. Additionally, the authors present a new mapping from the trial space to the test space, which effectively demonstrates that the inf-sup condition of the scheme holds independently of the minimal angle of the underlying mesh. This contribution is particularly noteworthy as it represents the first unconditionally stable quadratic FV scheme over triangular meshes with an optimal \(L^2\) norm convergence rate. In terms of methodology, the paper is well-structured and thorough. The authors begin by introducing the proposed quadratic FV scheme over unstructured meshes. They then delve into a detailed theoretical analysis, including stability and convergence properties of the scheme. This analysis is supported by the proof of the \(\inf\)-\(\sup\) condition and optimal \(L^2\) error estimate. Furthermore, the paper includes numerical experiments to validate the findings, comparing the accuracy of the proposed scheme with two existing numerical schemes for different diffusion coefficients. The main findings of this research are significant for the field. The authors successfully demonstrate the stability and convergence of their proposed quadratic FV scheme. They show that the scheme is not only stable, irrespective of the minimal angle of the mesh, but also achieves an optimal \(L^2\) error estimate of \(O(h^3)\). These results are validated through comprehensive numerical experiments, which further confirm the superiority of the proposed scheme in terms of error rates compared to existing schemes. In conclusion, this paper makes a substantial contribution to the development of high-order finite volume methods, particularly in the context of anisotropic elliptic equations on triangular meshes. The authors' innovative approach to dual partition construction and trial-to-test space mapping paves the way for more advanced and efficient computational methods in this area. The findings of this research have the potential to significantly impact future studies and applications in computational mathematics and engineering.