Where Can Adams-Bashforth-Moulton Method be Applied in Real-World Sciences?

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The discussion centers on the applications of the Adams-Bashforth-Moulton (ABM) method for ordinary differential equations (ODEs) in real-world sciences. Participants explore potential uses of this numerical method across various scientific fields, including engineering, chemistry, and medicine.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about the applications of the ABM method in real-world scenarios and its potential utility in other branches of science.
  • Another participant questions whether the inquiry is related to homework.
  • A participant clarifies that they are interested in the applications rather than homework, suggesting that the method may have relevance in various scientific fields.
  • It is noted that many numerical methods taught in introductory courses, including the ABM method, may be more educational than reflective of current state-of-the-art practices, as the method was developed over 130 years ago.
  • One participant mentions that the ABM method is included in many ODE solvers that deal with stiff ODEs, highlighting its computational characteristics, such as being less computationally intense than Newton-Raphson but potentially requiring more iterations for stiff, non-linear equations.
  • The same participant points out the advantage of the ABM method in providing automatic error control within ODE packages.
  • A later reply expresses a desire for concrete examples of the ABM method's applications in fields like engineering, chemistry, and medicine.

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Participants do not reach a consensus on specific applications of the ABM method in various fields, and multiple views regarding its relevance and computational characteristics are presented.

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The discussion reflects a mix of historical context and current computational practices, with some participants emphasizing the educational value of the method while others focus on its practical applications.

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Individuals interested in numerical methods for ODEs, particularly in the context of engineering, chemistry, and medical applications, may find this discussion relevant.

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What are the applications of Adams-Bashforth-Moulton Method for O.D.E.'s in the real world? How we could utilize this method in other branches of science?
 
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Is this HW by any chance?
 
No.. i just want to know the application. Adams bashforth somehow may have applications in other branch of science
 
Many of the methods you learn in a first course on numerical solutions of ODEs and PDEs are taught more for their educational value than for being the current state of the art. Adams and Bashforth first published their method about 130 years ago, long before digital computers existed!

The general idea of multistep methods http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linear_multistep_method is still used, but not necessarily the specifics of the ABM method.
 
Adams Bashforth integration is an option offered in most packaged ODE solvers that specialize in stiff ODEs. The method solves each integration step implicitly, but it solves the implicit equations by successive substitution, rather than by Newton Raphson. Adams Bashforth is less computationally intense that Newton Raphson, but often will require many more iterations at each time step if the equations are very stiff and non-linear. So from the standpoint of computation time, Adams Bashforth may require much more computation time. Still, the nice feature of Adams Bashforth is an easily implemented automatic error control, which is built into the ODE packages.

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Thank you! I am trying to find the real application and use it to the program that i just created. I hope you guys could show me good example of the application of Adam Bashforth in other fields (Such as Engineering, Chemistry, Medical).
 

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