A linearization-based approach of homotopy analysis method for non-linear time-fractional parabolic PDEs

In this paper, a novel approach, namely, the linearization-based approach of homotopy analysis method, to analytically treat non-linear time-fractional PDEs is proposed. The presented approach suggests a new optimized structure of the homotopy series solution based on a linear approximation of the non-linear problem. A comparative study between the proposed approach and standard homotopy analysis approach is illustrated by solving two examples involving non-linear time-fractional parabolic PDEs. The performed numerical simulations demonstrate that the linearization-based approach reduces the computational complexity and improves the performance of the homotopy analysis method.