A Simple Weak Galerkin Finite Element Method for a Class of Fourth-Order Problems in Fluorescence Tomography

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Main Authors: Wang, Chunmei, Zhang, Shangyou
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Zhang, Shangyou
contents In this paper, we propose a simple numerical algorithm based on the weak Galerkin (WG) finite element method for a class of fourth-order problems in fluorescence tomography (FT), eliminating the need for stabilizer terms required in traditional WG methods. FT is an emerging, non-invasive 3D imaging technique that reconstructs images of fluorophore-tagged molecule distributions in vivo. By leveraging bubble functions as a key analytical tool, our method extends to both convex and non-convex elements in finite element partitions, representing a significant advancement over existing stabilizer-free WG methods. It overcomes the restrictive conditions of previous approaches, offering substantial advantages. The proposed method preserves a simple, symmetric, and positive definite structure. These advantages are confirmed by optimal-order error estimates in a discrete $H^2$ norm, demonstrating the effectiveness and accuracy of our approach. Numerical experiments further validate the efficiency and precision of the proposed method.
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spellingShingle A Simple Weak Galerkin Finite Element Method for a Class of Fourth-Order Problems in Fluorescence Tomography
Wang, Chunmei
Zhang, Shangyou
Numerical Analysis
In this paper, we propose a simple numerical algorithm based on the weak Galerkin (WG) finite element method for a class of fourth-order problems in fluorescence tomography (FT), eliminating the need for stabilizer terms required in traditional WG methods. FT is an emerging, non-invasive 3D imaging technique that reconstructs images of fluorophore-tagged molecule distributions in vivo. By leveraging bubble functions as a key analytical tool, our method extends to both convex and non-convex elements in finite element partitions, representing a significant advancement over existing stabilizer-free WG methods. It overcomes the restrictive conditions of previous approaches, offering substantial advantages. The proposed method preserves a simple, symmetric, and positive definite structure. These advantages are confirmed by optimal-order error estimates in a discrete $H^2$ norm, demonstrating the effectiveness and accuracy of our approach. Numerical experiments further validate the efficiency and precision of the proposed method.
title A Simple Weak Galerkin Finite Element Method for a Class of Fourth-Order Problems in Fluorescence Tomography
topic Numerical Analysis
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2503.18200