A nonuniform and fast two-grid L1-FEM algorithm for nonlinear multi-term time-fractional diffusion equation and its robust error analysis
摘要
This paper presents a novel and efficient approach of nonuniform L1-based two-grid algorithm for solving nonlinear multi-term time-fractional diffusion (MTTFD) equation with variable coefficients. To tackle the singularity issue of solution at initial time, a temporal L1 scheme is adopted on graded meshes. The computational expense is decreased by introducing a new two-grid technique based on finite element method (FEM). Using fine-grid solutions from each historical time level to address the nonlinear MTTFD equation on a coarser grid, the algorithm removes the requirement for redundant discrete kernel summations across coarse and fine grids. Furthermore, an innovative approach for calculating the kernels is introduced in a simple and efficient manner to prevent roundoff errors. The inclusion of a fast nonuniform L1 formula in two-grid FEM accelerates Caputo derivative evaluations. The stability analysis, along with optimal