A high accuracy nonconforming finite element scheme for Helmholtz transmission eigenvalue problem

Abstract

In this paper, we consider a cubic $H^2$ nonconforming finite element scheme $B_{h0}^3$ which does not correspond to a locally defined finite element with Ciarlet${}^{\prime }$s triple but admit a set of local basis functions. For the first time, we deduce and write out the expression of basis functions explicitly. Distinguished from the most nonconforming finite element methods, $(\delta {\Delta }_h\cdot ,{\Delta }_h\cdot )$ with non-constant coefficient $\delta >0$ is coercive on the nonconforming $B_{h0}^3$ space which makes it robust for numerical discretization. For fourth order eigenvalue problem, the $B_{h0}^3$ scheme can provide $\mathcal{O}(h^2)$ approximation for the eigenspace in energy norm and $\mathcal{O}(h^4)$ approximation for the eigenvalues. We test the $B_{h0}^3$ scheme on the vary-coefficient bi-Laplace source and eigenvalue problem, further, transmission eigenvalue problem. Finally, numerical examples are presented to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed scheme.

21 pages, 10 figures