The bidomain equations with Neumann boundary stimulation and optimal control of these stimuli are investigated. First an analytical framework for boundary control is provided. Then a parallel finite element based algorithm is devised and its efficiency is demonstrated not only for the direct problem but also for the optimal control problem. The computations realize a model configuration corresponding to optimal boundary defibrillation of a reentry phenomenon by applying current density stimuli.
Keywords: Bidomain model; Defibrillation; Neumann stimulation; Optimal control; Parallel FEM.
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