delta_s

delta_s = <float>

Description/Usage

This card is required for all continuation problems. It specifies the size of the first parameter step to be taken; viz. λ₁= λ₀+ delta_s.

<float>

the size of the first parameter step.

Examples

To continue in a chosen parameter from 1 to 5 at increments of 0.5, use:

delta_s = 0.5

Technical Discussion

If a continuation step fails when using LOCA with a constant specified step, the step size is initially halved and then allowed to increase back up to delta_s over a number of steps.

Theory

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