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Fronts propagating with curvature dependent speed: algorithms based on Hamilton–Jacobi formulations (1988)
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@MISC{Osher88frontspropagating,
author = {Stanley Osher and James A. Sethian},
title = {Fronts propagating with curvature dependent speed: algorithms based on Hamilton–Jacobi formulations },
year = {1988}
}
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Abstract
We devise new numerical algorithms, called PSC algorithms, for following fronts propagating with curvature-dependent speed. The speed may be an arbitrary function of curvature, and the front also can be passively advected by an underlying flow. These algorithms approximate the equations of motion, which resemble Hamilton-Jacobi equations with parabolic right-hand sides, by using techniques from hyperbolic conservation laws. Nonoscillatory schemes of various orders of accuracy are used to solve the equations, providing methods that accurately capture the formation of sharp gradients and cusps in the moving fronts. The algorithms handle topological merging and breaking naturally, work in any number of space dimensions, and do not require that the moving surface be written as a function. The methods can be also used for more general Hamilton-Jacobi-type problems. We demonstrate our algorithms by computing the solution to a variety of surface motion problems.
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psc algorithm nonoscillatory scheme various order moving front surface motion problem new numerical algorithm general hamilton-jacobi-type problem algorithm handle topological merging curvature-dependent speed space dimension sharp gradient hyperbolic conservation law underlying flow parabolic right-hand side arbitrary function resemble hamilton-jacobi equation academic press
