Strong stability of explicit Runge-Kutta time discretizations

Abstract

Motivated by studies on fully discrete numerical schemes for linear hyperbolic conservation laws, we present a framework on analyzing the strong stability of explicit Runge-Kutta (RK) time discretizations for semi-negative autonomous linear systems. The analysis is based on the energy method and can be performed with the aid of a computer. Strong stability of various RK methods, including a sixteen-stage embedded pair of order nine and eight, has been examined under this framework. Based on numerous numerical observations, we further characterize the features of strongly stable schemes. A both necessary and sufficient condition is given for the strong stability of RK methods of odd linear order.

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