A constructive a priori error estimation for finite element discretizations in a non-convex domain using singular functions (Q849195)

This contribution provides constructively a priori error estimates for the finite element solution of elliptic problems, in particular Poisson's equation, in domains which are bounded by orthogonal line segments and additionally have re-entrant corners. The rate of convergence of the solution of such problems is improved by adding singular functions to the usual interpolating basis. Explicit a priori \(H_0^1\) and \(L^2\) error estimates of \(O(h)\) and \(O(h^2)\), respectively, are derived for the finite element solution of such problems with \(\pi/2\) or \(3\pi/2\) corners, whereas all constants required are determined numerically. Two examples (L- and H-shaped domains) to confirm the validity of the error estimates conclude this clearly structured and well-written paper.