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A method for solving nonlinear integro‐differential equations

Feyed Ben Zitoun (LIMAT, Laboratoire d'Ingenierie des Materiaux, Universite de Bretagne Sud, Lorient, France)
Yves Cherruault (Universite Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris, France)

Kybernetes

ISSN: 0368-492X

Article publication date: 2 March 2012

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Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to present a method for solving nonlinear integro‐differential equations with constant/variable coefficients and with initial/boundary conditions.

Design/methodology/approach

The method converts the given problem into a system of nonlinear algebraic equations. By solving this system, the solution is determined. Comparing the methodology with some known techniques shows that the present approach is simple, easy to use and highly accurate.

Findings

The proposed technique allows an approximate solution in a series form to be obtained. Test problems are solved to illustrate the pertinent features of the method. The accuracy of the numerical results indicates that the technique is efficient and well suited for solving nonlinear integro‐differential equations.

Originality/value

The present approach provides a reliable technique which avoids the tedious work needed by the classical techniques.

Keywords

Citation

Ben Zitoun, F. and Cherruault, Y. (2012), "A method for solving nonlinear integro‐differential equations", Kybernetes, Vol. 41 No. 1/2, pp. 35-50. https://doi.org/10.1108/03684921211213098

Publisher

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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