*STOCHASTIC convergence, *LEAST squares, *FINITE element method, *APPROXIMATION theory, *FIXED point theory, *BOUNDARY value problems, *NUMERICAL analysis, *ERROR analysis in mathematics
Abstract
Abstract: In this paper, a least-squares finite element method for second-order two-point boundary value problems is considered. The problem is recast as a first-order system. Standard and improved optimal error estimates in maximum-norms are established. Superconvergence estimates at interelement, Lobatto, and Gauss points are developed. Numerical experiments are given to illustrate theoretical results. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]