Abstract
In this paper a time-explicit weak Galerkin finite element method is introduced and analyzed for parabolic equations. The main idea relies on the inclusion of a stabilization term in the temporal direction in addition to the usual static stabilization in the weak Galerkin framework. Both semi-discrete and fully-discrete schemes in time are presented, as well as their stability and error analysis. Numerical results are reported for this new explicit weak Galerkin finite element method.
Funding statement: The research of Junping Wang was supported by the NSF IR/D program, while working at National Science Foundation. However, any opinion, finding, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.
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