Two-derivative Runge-Kutta-Nyström methods for second-order ordinary differential equations (Q907590)

Inspired by two-derivative Runge-Kutta methods, classical Runge-Kutta-Nyström methods (RKN) for second-order initial value problems are generalized to two-derivative Runge-Kutta-Nyström methods (TDRKN). Based on a new version of the Nyström tree theory and the corresponding B-series theory, order conditions are derived. Two methods of different order are constructed and their linear stability domains are determined. Finally, the new TDRKN methods as well as three RKN methods are applied to several practical model problems and their performance is compared.