An Introduction to Multigrid Methods

Multigrid methods have developed rapidly and are used as a powerful tool for the efficient solution of elliptic and hyperbolic equations. This text provides an introduction to multigrid methods for partial differential equations, with applications to practical flow problems.

Introduces the principles, techniques, applications and literature--both current and historical--of multigrid methods. Aimed at an audience with non-mathematical but computing-intensive disciplines and basic knowledge of analysis, partial differential equations and numerical mathematics, it is packed with helpful exercises, examples and illustrations.