High accuracy analysis of a new nonconforming mixed finite element scheme for Sobolev equations

Abstract A nonconforming mixed finite element scheme is proposed for Sobolev equations based on a new mixed variational form under semi-discrete and Euler fully-discrete schemes. The corresponding optimal convergence error estimates and superclose property are obtained without using Ritz projection, which are the same as the traditional mixed finite elements. Furthemore, the global superconvergence is obtained through interpolation postprocessing technique. The numerical results show the validity of the theoretical analysis.