Convergence analysis for numerical solution of Fredholm integral equation by Sinc approximation

In this study one of the new techniques is used to solve numerical problems involving integral equations known as Sinc-collocation method. This method has been shown to be a powerful numerical tool for finding accurate solutions. So, in this article, some properties of the Sine-collocation method required for our subsequent development are given and are utilized to reduce integral equation of the first kind to some algebraic equations. Then by a theorem we show error in the approximation of the solution decays at an exponential rate. Finally, numerical examples are included to demonstrate the validity and applicability of the technique. (C) 2010 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.