Gmsh
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Gmsh is a finite element
mesh generator
developed by Christophe Geuzaine and Jean-François Remacle. Released under the GNU General Public License
(with an exception to allow linking with other specific mesh generators), Gmsh is free software
. Gmsh contains 4 modules, for solving, geometry, meshing, and post-processing. Gmsh also supports parametric input
, and has an advanced visualization mechanism.
Finite element method
The finite element method is a numerical technique for finding approximate solutions of partial differential equations as well as integral equations...
mesh generator
Mesh generation
Mesh generation is the practice of generating a polygonal or polyhedral mesh that approximates a geometric domain. The term "grid generation" is often used interchangeably. Typical uses are for rendering to a computer screen or for physical simulation such as finite element analysis or...
developed by Christophe Geuzaine and Jean-François Remacle. Released under the GNU General Public License
GNU General Public License
The GNU General Public License is the most widely used free software license, originally written by Richard Stallman for the GNU Project....
(with an exception to allow linking with other specific mesh generators), Gmsh is free software
Free software
Free software, software libre or libre software is software that can be used, studied, and modified without restriction, and which can be copied and redistributed in modified or unmodified form either without restriction, or with restrictions that only ensure that further recipients can also do...
. Gmsh contains 4 modules, for solving, geometry, meshing, and post-processing. Gmsh also supports parametric input
Parametric equation
In mathematics, parametric equation is a method of defining a relation using parameters. A simple kinematic example is when one uses a time parameter to determine the position, velocity, and other information about a body in motion....
, and has an advanced visualization mechanism.