What Does SOR Stand For?
SOR stands for Successive Over Relaxation
SOR, or Successive Over Relaxation, is an iterative technique used to solve linear systems of equations. It enhances the convergence of the Gauss-Seidel method by introducing a relaxation factor, which can accelerate the convergence rate. SOR is particularly effective for large sparse systems and is widely utilized in numerical analysis and computational mathematics to improve the efficiency of solving discretized partial differential equations. By adjusting the relaxation factor, SOR balances between the stability of the method and the speed of convergence.
Added on 14th April 2008 | Last edited on 17th June 2025 | Edit Acronym