Partial differential equations arise in formulations of problems involving functions of several variables such as the propagation of sound or heat, electrostatics, electrodynamics, fluid flow, and elasticity, etc. The present paper deals with a general introduction and classification of partial differential equations and the numerical methods available in the literature for the solution of partial differential equations.
KeywordsPartial Differential EquationsEigenvalueFinite Difference MethodFinite Volume MethodFinite Element Method
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