Convergence analysis of GMRES applied to Helmholtz problems near resonances

Abstract

The finite element solution of Helmholtz problems near resonant or quasi-resonant frequencies poses significant challenges, as iterative solvers typically suffer from severely degraded convergence. We analyze the convergence behavior of GMRES applied to linear systems arising from such configurations. Theoretical convergence estimates are derived based on harmonic Ritz values, highlighting their proximity to small eigenvalues as a key determining factor. We further examine deflation strategies and their interplay with preconditioning techniques, using the Complex Shifted Laplacian preconditioner as a case study. Numerical experiments on resonant and quasi-resonant test cases validate the theoretical framework and demonstrate the effectiveness of deflation strategies. This study provides new insights and practical guidance for analyzing and improving iterative solvers for time-harmonic problems near resonances.