An extended framework of continuous-stage Runge-Kutta methods

Abstract

We propose an extended framework for continuous-stage Runge-Kutta methods which enables us to treat more complicated cases especially for the case weighting on infinite intervals. By doing this, various types of weighted orthogonal polynomials (e.g., Jacobi polynomials, Laguerre polynomials, Hermite polynomials etc.) can be used in the construction of Runge-Kutta-type methods. Particularly, families of Runge-Kutta-type methods with geometric properties can be constructed in this new framework. As examples, some new symplectic integrators by using Legendre polynomials, Laguerre polynomials and Hermite polynomials are constructed.