document: A second order characteristic finite element scheme for convection-diffusion problems A new characteristic finite element scheme is presented for convection-diffusion problems . It is of second order accuracy in time increment , symmetric , and unconditionally stable . Optimal error estimates are proved in the framework of L/sup 2 / - theory . Numerical results are presented for two examples , which show the advantage of the scheme
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