Mixed Conjugate Finite-Element Approximations of Linear Operators

Abstract

The concept of conjugate approximation functions is generalized to mixed formulations of linear boundary value problems. Biorthogonal basis functions are generated using two distinct finite-element models of the domain of a given function. Various special cases are considered. It is shown that four distinct models can be developed corresponding to a single linear operator. A comparison of the concepts of the hypercircle and conjugate approximation is given.