On finite element approximation of the gradient for solution of Poisson equation

SummaryA nonconforming mixed finite element method is presented for approximation of ∇w with Δw=f,w|r=0. Convergence of the order $$\left\| {\nabla w - u_h } \right\|_{0,\Omega } = \mathcal{O}(h^2 )$$ is proved, when linear finite elements are used. Only the standard regularity assumption on triangulations is needed.