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A priori error estimates for finite element discretizations of a shape optimization problem

Bernhard KinigerBoris Vexler — 2013

ESAIM: Mathematical Modelling and Numerical Analysis - Modélisation Mathématique et Analyse Numérique

In this paper we consider a model shape optimization problem. The state variable solves an elliptic equation on a domain with one part of the boundary described as the graph of a control function. We prove higher regularity of the control and develop error analysis for the finite element discretization of the shape optimization problem under consideration. The derived error estimates are illustrated on two numerical examples.

Topological sensitivity analysis for time-dependent problems

Boris VexlerTakéo TakahashiSamuel Amstutz — 2008

ESAIM: Control, Optimisation and Calculus of Variations

The topological sensitivity analysis consists in studying the behavior of a given shape functional when the topology of the domain is perturbed, typically by the nucleation of a small hole. This notion forms the basic ingredient of different topology optimization/reconstruction algorithms. From the theoretical viewpoint, the expression of the topological sensitivity is well-established in many situations where the governing p.d.e. system is of elliptic type. This paper focuses on the derivation...

New regularity results and improved error estimates for optimal control problems with state constraints

Eduardo CasasMariano MateosBoris Vexler — 2014

ESAIM: Control, Optimisation and Calculus of Variations

In this paper we are concerned with a distributed optimal control problem governed by an elliptic partial differential equation. State constraints of box type are considered. We show that the Lagrange multiplier associated with the state constraints, which is known to be a measure, is indeed more regular under quite general assumptions. We discretize the problem by continuous piecewise linear finite elements and we are able to prove that, for the case of a linear equation, the order of convergence...

Topological sensitivity analysis for time-dependent problems

Samuel AmstutzTakéo TakahashiBoris Vexler — 2007

ESAIM: Control, Optimisation and Calculus of Variations

The topological sensitivity analysis consists in studying the behavior of a given shape functional when the topology of the domain is perturbed, typically by the nucleation of a small hole. This notion forms the basic ingredient of different topology optimization/reconstruction algorithms. From the theoretical viewpoint, the expression of the topological sensitivity is well-established in many situations where the governing p.d.e. system is of elliptic type. This paper focuses on the derivation...

Error estimates for the finite element approximation of a semilinear elliptic control problem with state constraints and finite dimensional control space

Pedro MerinoFredi TröltzschBoris Vexler — 2010

ESAIM: Mathematical Modelling and Numerical Analysis

The finite element approximation of optimal control problems for semilinear elliptic partial differential equation is considered, where the control belongs to a finite-dimensional set and state constraints are given in finitely many points of the domain. Under the standard linear independency condition on the active gradients and a strong second-order sufficient optimality condition, optimal error estimates are derived for locally optimal controls.

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