Chebyshev polynomial approximation to approximate partial differential equations



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CHEBYSHEV POLYNOMIAL APPROXIMATION TO
APPROXIMATE PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS

Guglielmo Maria Caporale

Brunel University and London Metropolitan University

Mario Cerrato

University of Glasgow

March 2008

Abstract

This pa per suggests a simple method based on Chebyshev approximation at Chebyshev
nodes to approximate partial differential equations. The methodology simply consists in
determining the value function by using a set of nodes and basis functions. We provide
two examples. Pricing an European option and determining the best policy for chatting
down a machinery. The suggested method is flexible, easy to program and efficient. It is
also applicable in other fields, providing efficient solutions to complex systems of partial
differential equations.

JEL Classification: C63, G12

Keywords: European Options, Chebyshev Polynomial Approximation, Chebyshev Nodes

Corresponding author: Professor Guglielmo Maria Caporale, Brunel Business School,
Brunel University, Uxbridge, Middlesex UB8 3PH, UK. Tel.: +44 (0)1895 266713. Fax:
+44 (0)1895 269770. Email: [email protected]

Acknowledgements: We are grateful to Karim Abadir, Paresh Date, Brian Eales, and
Geoff Rodgers for useful comments and suggestions. The usual disclaimer applies.



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