Collocation is a numerical method used to solve differential equations, particularly in the context of spectral methods for partial differential equations (PDEs). It involves approximating a solution by selecting specific points (collocation points) and ensuring that the differential equation is satisfied at these points. This technique links the choice of basis functions with how accurately the solution can represent the underlying physics of the problem being modeled.
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