Linear multistep methods for impulsive delay differential equations

Abstract

This paper deals with the convergence and stability of linear multistep methods for a class of linear impulsive delay differential equations. Numerical experiments show that the Simpson’s Rule and two-step BDF method are of order p=0 when applied to impulsive delay differential equations. An improved linear multistep numerical process is proposed. Convergence and stability conditions of the numerical solutions are given in the paper. Numerical experiments are given in the end to illustrate the conclusion.