An efficient collocation technique based on operational matrix of fractional-order Lagrange polynomials for solving the space-time fractional-order partial differential equations

Abstract

In this research, we propose a novel and fast computational technique for solving a class of space-time fractional-order linear and non-linear partial differential equations. Caputo-type fractional derivatives are considered. The proposed method is based on the operational and pseudo-operational matrices for the fractional-order Lagrange polynomials. To carry out the method, first, we find the integer and fractional-order operational and pseudo-operational matrix of integration. The collocation technique and obtained operational and pseudo-operational matrices are then used to generate a system of algebraic equations by reducing the given space-time fractional differential problem. The resultant algebraic system is then easily solved by Newton's iterative methods. The upper bound of the fractional-order operational matrix of integration is also provided, which confirms the convergence of fractional-order Lagrange polynomial's approximation. Finally, some numerical experiments are conducted to demonstrate the applicability and usefulness of the suggested numerical scheme.