Large-time behavior of discrete dissipative systems

01.03.2017–28.02.2026
FWF SFB subproject
Project leader: Ansgar JÜNGEL (E101-01)

Dissipative systems are characterized by the fact that they are far from thermodynamic equilibrium and exchange energy or matter with the environment. For long time, the physical quantities converge towards equilibrium if there are no additional forces. This phenomenon is described by the so-called entropy. The aim of the project is the mathematical proof of the convergence towards equilibrium for discrete equations that play a role in numerical simulations. The difficulty is that many mathematical tools cannot be used for discrete structures. This problem will to be overcome by developing new discrete entropy methods. Various mathematical theories (differential equations, stochastics, numerics) will be linked together. The theory will be applied to equations of cell biology and micromagnetism. The project is supposed to help to improve the stability of numerical methods.

Project team members: Katharina SCHUH, Peter HIRVONEN, Sara XHAHYSA