Numerical solutions to the Boussinesq equation and the Korteweg-de Vries equation

Abstract: The aim of the report is to numerically construct solutions to two analytically solvable non-linear differential equations: the Korteweg–De Vries equation and the Boussinesq equation. To accomplish this, a range of numerical methods where implemented, including Galerkin methods. To asses the accuracy of the solutions, analytic solutions were derived for reference. Characteristic of both equations is that they support a certain type of wave-solutions called "soliton solutions", which admit an intuitive physical interpretation as solitary traveling waves. Theses solutions are the ones simulated. The solitons are also qualitatively studied in the report.