mfem
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Description:
Free, lightweight, scalable C++ library for FEM
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 4.9@1  |  Tracked Since: Dec 11, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: fem scientific-computing c-plus-plus hpc simulation
Install: brew install mfem
About:
MFEM is a high-performance C++ library for finite element methods that provides flexible, scalable discretization capabilities for PDEs. It supports a wide variety of mesh types and finite element spaces, enabling rapid prototyping of complex multiphysics simulations. Its modular design and GPU acceleration make it suitable for large-scale scientific computing.
Key Features:
  • High-order finite element discretizations
  • MPI parallelism and GPU acceleration (CUDA, HIP, OpenMP)
  • Rich collection of meshing and solver capabilities
Use Cases:
  • Scientific computing and PDE simulations
  • Multiphysics modeling and research prototyping
Alternatives:
  • deal.II – Comprehensive FEM library with broader built-in features but larger footprint
  • libMesh – FEM framework focused on PETSc integration; MFEM emphasizes performance and GPU support
Version History
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