Publications

2013

• Domain decomposition for the neutron SPN equations
  
  • Jamelot Erell
  • Ciarlet Patrick
  • Baudron Anne-Marie
  • Lautard Jean-Jacques
  , 2013. Studying numerically the steady state of a nuclear core reactor is expensive, in terms of memory storage and computational time. In order to address both requirements, one can use a domain decomposition method, implemented on a parallel computer. We present here such a method applied to the neutron SPN equations, which are an approximation of the transport neutron equation. This method is based on the Schwarz iterative algorithm with optimized Robin interface conditions to handle communications. From a computational point of view, this method is rather easy to implement. We give some numerical results in highly heterogeneous 3D configurations. Computations are carried out with the MINOS solver, which is a multigroup SPN solver of the APOLLO3® neutronics code. Numerical experiments show that the method is robust and efficient, and that our choice of the Robin parameters is satisfactory.no abstract
• Plasmonic cavity modes: black-hole phenomena captured by Perfectly Matched Layers
  
  • Bonnet-Ben Dhia Anne-Sophie
  • Carvalho Camille
  • Chesnel Lucas
  • Ciarlet Patrick
  , 2013. no abstract
• Scalar transmission problems between dielectrics and metamaterials: T-coercivity for the Discontinuous Galerkin approach.
  
  • Chung Eric T.
  • Ciarlet Patrick
  Journal of Computational and Applied Mathematics, Elsevier, 2013, 239, pp.189--207. no abstract
• On some expectation and derivative operators related to integral representations of random variables with respect to a PII process
  
  • Goutte Stéphane
  • Oudjane Nadia
  • Russo Francesco
  Stochastic Analysis and Applications, Taylor & Francis: STM, Behavioural Science and Public Health Titles, 2013, 31, pp.108--141. Given a process with independent increments $X$ (not necessarily a martingale) and a large class of square integrable r.v. $H=f(X_T)$, $f$ being the Fourier transform of a finite measure $\mu$, we provide explicit Kunita-Watanabe and Föllmer-Schweizer decompositions. The representation is expressed by means of two significant maps: the expectation and derivative operators related to the characteristics of $X$. We also provide an explicit expression for the variance optimal error when hedging the claim $H$ with underlying process $X$. Those questions are motivated by finding the solution of the celebrated problem of global and local quadratic risk minimization in mathematical finance. (10.1080/07362994.2013.741395)
  DOI : 10.1080/07362994.2013.741395
• A general Hamilton-Jacobi framework for nonlinear state-constrained control problems
  
  • Altarovici Albert
  • Bokanowski Olivier
  • Zidani Hasnaa
  ESAIM: Control, Optimisation and Calculus of Variations, EDP Sciences, 2013, 19 (2), pp.337--357. The paper deals with deterministic optimal control problem with state constraints and non-linear dynamics. It is known for such a problem that the value function is in general discontinuous and its characterization by means of an HJ equation requires some controllability assumptions involving the dynamics and the set of state constraints. Here, we first adopt the viability point of view and look at the value function as its epigraph. Then, we prove that this epigraph can always be described by an auxiliary optimal control problem free of state constraints, and for which the value function is Lipschitz continuous and can be characterized, without any additional assumption, as the unique viscosity solution of a Hamilton-Jacobi equation. The idea introduced in this paper bypass the regularity issues on the value function of the constrained control problem and leads to a constructive way to compute its epigraph by a large panel of numerical schemes. Our approach can be extended to more general control problems. We study in this paper the extension to the infinite horizon problem as well as for the two-player game setting. Finally, an illustrative numerical example is given to show the relevance of the approach. (10.1051/cocv/2012011)
  DOI : 10.1051/cocv/2012011
• On the Well-Posedness , Stability And Accuracy Of An Asymptotic Model For Thin Periodic Interfaces In Electromagnetic Scattering Problems
  
  • Delourme Bérangère
  • Haddar Houssem
  • Joly Patrick
  Mathematical Models and Methods in Applied Sciences, World Scientific Publishing, 2013. We analyze the well-posedness and stability properties of a parameter dependent problem that models the reflection and transmission of electromagnetic waves at a thin and rapidly oscillating interface. The latter is modeled using approximate interface conditions that can be derived using asymptotic expansion of the exact solution with respect to the small parameter (proportional to the periodicity length of oscillations and the width of the interface). The obtained uniform stability results are then used to analyze the accuracy (with respect to the small parameter) of the proposed model.
• Convergence and superconvergence of staggered discontinuous Galerkin methods for the three-dimensional Maxwells equations on Cartesian grids
  
  • Chung Eric T.
  • Ciarlet Patrick
  • Yu Tang Fei
  Journal of Computational Physics, Elsevier, 2013, 235, pp.14--31. In this paper, a new type of staggered discontinuous Galerkin methods for the three dimensional Maxwell's equations is developed and analyzed. The spatial discretization is based on staggered Cartesian grids so that many good properties are obtained. First of all, our method has the advantages that the numerical solution preserves the electromagnetic energy and automatically fulfills a discrete version of the Gauss law. Moreover, the mass matrices are diagonal, thus time marching is explicit and is very efficient. Our method is high order accurate and the optimal order of convergence is rigorously proved. It is also very easy to implement due to its Cartesian structure and can be regarded as a generalization of the classical Yee's scheme as well as the quadrilateral edge finite elements. Furthermore, a superconvergence result, that is the convergence rate is one order higher at interpolation nodes, is proved. Numerical results are shown to confirm our theoretical statements, and applications to problems in unbounded domains with the use of PML are presented. A comparison of our staggered method and non-staggered method is carried out and shows that our method has better accuracy and efficiency. (10.1016/j.jcp.2012.10.019)
  DOI : 10.1016/j.jcp.2012.10.019
• Obstacles in acoustic waveguides becoming "invisible" at given frequencies
  
  • Bonnet-Ben Dhia Anne-Sophie
  • Nazarov Sergei
  Acoustical Physics / Akusticheskii zhurnal, MAIK Nauka/Interperiodica, 2013, 59(6), pp.633--639. We prove the existence of gently sloping perturbations of walls of an acoustic two-dimensional waveguide, for which several waves at given frequencies pass by the created obstacle without any distortion or with only a phase shift. (10.1134/S1063771013050047)
  DOI : 10.1134/S1063771013050047
• Acoustic inverse scattering using topological derivative of far-field measurements-based L2 cost functionals
  
  • Bellis Cédric
  • Bonnet Marc
  • Cakoni Fioralba
  Inverse Problems, IOP Publishing, 2013, pp.075012. Originally formulated in the context of topology optimization, the concept of topological derivative has also proved effective as a qualitative inversion tool for a wave-based identification of finite-sized objects. This approach remains, however, largely based on a heuristic interpretation of the topological derivative, whereas most other qualitative approaches to inverse scattering are backed by a mathematical justification. As an effort toward bridging this gap, this study focuses on a topological derivative approach applied to the L2-norm of the misfit between far-field measurements. Either an inhomogeneous medium or a finite number of point-like scatterers are considered, using either the Born approximation or a full-scattering model. Topological derivative-based imaging functionals are analyzed using a suitable factorization of the far-field operator, for each of the considered cases, in order to characterize their behavior and assess their ability to reconstruct the unknown scatterer(s). Results include the justification of the usual sign heuristic underpinning the method for (i) the Born approximation and (ii) full-scattering models limited to moderately strong scatterers. Semi-analytical and numerical examples are presented. Within the chosen framework, the topological derivative approach is finally discussed and compared to other well-known qualitative methods. (10.1088/0266-5611/29/7/075012)
  DOI : 10.1088/0266-5611/29/7/075012
• Stochastic analysis, random fields and applications VII
  
  • Russo Francesco
  • Dalang Robert C.
  • Dozzi Marco
  , 2013, 67, pp.xi + 469.
• On the numerical computation of nonlinear normal modes for reduced-order modelling of conservative vibratory systems
  
  • Blanc F.
  • Touzé Cyril
  • Mercier Jean-François
  • Ege Kerem
  • Bonnet-Ben Dhia Anne-Sophie
  Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, Elsevier, 2013, 36 (2), pp.520-539. Numerical computation of Nonlinear Normal Modes (NNMs) for conservative vibratory systems is addressed, with the aim of deriving accurate reduced-order models up to large amplitudes. A numerical method is developed, based on the center manifold approach for NNMs, which uses an interpretation of the equations as a transport problem, coupled to a periodicity condition for ensuring manifold's continuity. Systematic comparisons are drawn with other numerical methods, and especially with continuation of periodic orbits, taken as reference solutions. Three di erent mechanical systems, displaying peculiar characteristics allowing for a general view of the performance of the methods for vibratory systems, are selected. Numerical results show that invariant manifolds encounter folding points at large amplitude, generically (but not only) due to internal resonances. These folding points involve an intrinsic limitation to reduced-order models based on the center manifold and on the idea of a functional relationship between slave and master coordinates. Below that amplitude limit, numerical methods are able to produce reduced-order models allowing for a precise prediction of the backbone curve. (10.1016/j.ymssp.2012.10.016)
  DOI : 10.1016/j.ymssp.2012.10.016
• Analysis of the Scott-Zhang interpolation in the fractional order Sobolev spaces
  
  • Ciarlet Patrick
  Journal of Numerical Mathematics, De Gruyter, 2013, 21 (3), pp.173-180. Since it was originally designed, the Scott-Zhang interpolation operator has been very popular. Indeed, it possesses two keys features: it can be applied to fields without pointwise values and it preserves the boundary condition. However, no approximability properties seem to be available in the literature when the regularity of the field is weak. In this Note, we provide some estimates for such weakly regular fields, measured in Sobolev spaces with fractional order between 0 and 1 (10.1515/jnum-2013-0007)
  DOI : 10.1515/jnum-2013-0007
• Fast non-overlapping Schwarz domain decomposition methods for solving the neutron diffusion equation
  
  • Jamelot Erell
  • Ciarlet Patrick
  Journal of Computational Physics, Elsevier, 2013, 241, pp.445--463. no abstract
• Method for determining maximum mileage range of electric vehicle, involves determining moment at which state of change of battery tends to zero following evolution of energy state of vehicle along trajectory
  
  • Granato Giovanni
  • Zidani Hasnaa
  • Aouchiche K.
  , 2013. The method involves selecting a trajectory ranging between a starting point and a destination place. An initial energy state of the vehicle is evaluated. A strategy of energy consumption along the selected trajectory is applied by a controller based on optimized use of an auxiliary internal combustion engine and battery so as to support overall length of running distance. A moment at which a state of change of the battery tends to zero is determined following the evolution of energy state of the vehicle along the trajectory.
• Higher-Order Discontinuous Galerkin Method for Pyramidal Elements using Orthogonal Bases
  
  • Bergot Morgane
  • Duruflé Marc
  Numerical Methods for Partial Differential Equations, Wiley, 2013, 29 (1), pp.144-169. We study arbitrarily high-order finite elements defined on pyramids on discontinuous Galerkin methods. We propose a new family of high-order pyramidal finite element using orthogonal basis functions which can be used in hybrid meshes including hexahedra, tetrahedra, wedges and pyramids. We perform a comparison between these orthogonal functions and nodal functions for affine and non-affine elements. Different strategies for the inversion of mass matrix are also considered and discussed. Numerical experiments are conducted for 3-D Maxwell's equations. (10.1002/num.21703)
  DOI : 10.1002/num.21703
• Qualitative identification of cracks using 3D transient elastodynamic topological derivative: formulation and FE implementation
  
  • Bellis Cédric
  • Bonnet Marc
  Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, Elsevier, 2013, 253, pp.89-105. A time-domain topological derivative (TD) approach is developed for transient elastic-wave imaging of buried cracks. The TD, which quantifies the sensitivity of the misfit cost functional to the creation at a specified location of an infinitesimal trial crack, is expressed in terms of the time convolution of the free field and an adjoint field as a function of that specified location and of the trial crack shape. Following previous studies on cavity identification in similar conditions, the TD field is here considered as a natural and computationally efficient approach for defining a crack location indicator function. This study emphasizes the implementation and exploitation of TD fields using the standard displacement-based FEM, a straightforward exploitation of the relevant sensitivity formulation established here. Results on several numerical experiments on 3D elastodynamic and acoustic configurations are reported and discussed, allowing to assess and highlight many features of the proposed TD-based fast qualitative crack identification, including its ability to identify multiple cracks and its robustness against data noise. (10.1016/j.cma.2012.10.006)
  DOI : 10.1016/j.cma.2012.10.006
• An improved time domain linear sampling method for Robin and Neumann obstacles
  
  • Haddar Houssem
  • Lechleiter Armin
  • Marmorat Simon
  Applicable Analysis, Taylor & Francis, 2013, pp.1-22. We consider inverse obstacle scattering problems for the wave equation with Robin or Neu- mann boundary conditions. The problem of reconstructing the geometry of such obstacles from measurements of scattered waves in the time domain is tackled using a time domain linear sampling method. This imaging technique yields a picture of the scatterer by solving a linear operator equation involving the measured data for many right-hand sides given by singular so- lutions to the wave equation. We analyze this algorithm for causal and smooth impulse shapes, we discuss the effect of different choices of the singular solutions used in the algorithm, and finally we propose a fast FFT-based implementation. (10.1080/00036811.2013.772583)
  DOI : 10.1080/00036811.2013.772583