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In this paper some new eighth algebraic order symmetric eight-step methods are introduced. For these methods a direct formula for the computation of the phase-lag is given. Based on this formula, the calculation of free parameters is done in order the phase-lag to be minimal. The new methods have better stability properties than the classical one. Numerical illustrations on the radial Schrödinger equation indicate that the new method is more efficient than older ones.
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Simos, T., Vigo-Aguiar, J. Symmetric Eighth Algebraic Order Methods with Minimal Phase-Lag for the Numerical Solution of the Schrödinger Equation. Journal of Mathematical Chemistry 31, 135–144 (2002). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1016259830419
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