# von Neumann stability analysis

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A procedure used to check the stability of finite difference schemes as applied to linear partial differential equations, based on the Fourier decomposition of numerical error.

## Etymology
Named after John von Neumann.

## Source
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