multigrid

multigrid

English

Etymology

multi- +‎ grid

Pronunciation

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Noun

multigrid (uncountable)

1. (mathematics, computing) A class of techniques for solving algebraic or differential equations that employs a hierarchy of discretizations
   • 2001, Ulrich Trottenberg et al., Multigrid, Academic Press.

     We will give a systematic introduction to basic multigrid. Our intention is to give sufficient detail on multigrid for model problems […]

Derived terms

• algebraic multigrid
• full multigrid

Adjective

multigrid (not comparable)

1. (mathematics, computing) Relating to or utilising a multigrid method.
2. (electronics) Having more than one grid electrode (of electronic vacuum tubes)

   replaced by a multiplicative mixer using a multigrid tube like a hexode