Numerical Solution of Bratu-type Equations by the Variational Iteration Method

Abstract

Numerical Solution of Bratu-type Equations by the Variational Iteration Method

Abstract

In this paper, the variational iteration method (VIM) is applied to obtain approximate analytical solution of Bratu-type equations without any discretization. Comparisons with the exact solutions reveal that VIM is very effective and convenient.

Keywords

• Variational iteration method,Bratu’s problem,Boundary value problems,Initial value problems,2000 AMS Classification: 65 L 05

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