A Sixth-Order Cubic B-Spline Approach for Solving Linear Boundary Value Problems: An In-Depth Analysis and Comparative Study

Abstract

This research presents an efficient and highly accurate cubic B-spline method (CBSM) for solving second-order linear boundary value problems (BVPs). The method achieves sixth-order convergence, supported by rigorous error analysis, ensuring rapid error reduction with mesh refinement. The effectiveness of the CBSM is validated through four numerical examples, showcasing its accuracy, reliability, and computational efficiency, making it well-suited for large-scale problems. A comparative analysis with existing methods confirms the superior performance of the CBSM, positioning it as a practical and powerful tool for solving second-order BVPs.

Keywords

• sixth-order convergence
• cubic B-spline method
• boundary value problems
• error analysis