Abstract

In the course of simulation of differential equations, especially of marginally stable differential problems using marginally stable numerical methods, one occasionally comes across a correct computation that yields surprising, or unexpected results. We examine several instances of such computations. These include (i) solving Hamiltonian ODE systems using almost conservative explicit Runge–Kutta methods, (ii) applying splitting methods for the nonlinear Schrödinger equation, and (iii) applying strong stability preserving Runge–Kutta methods in conjunction with weighted essentially non-oscillatory semi-discretizations for nonlinear conservation laws with discontinuous solutions.For each problem and method class we present a simple numerical example that yields results that in our experience many active researchers are finding unexpected and unintuitive. Each numerical example is then followed by an explanation and a resolution of the practical problem.

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