Relativistic numerical hydrodynamics

James R. Wilson, Grant J. Mathews

232 pages, parution le 06/11/2003

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Résumé

This book presents an overview of the computational framework in which calculations of relativistic hydrodynamics have been developed. It summarises the jargon and methods used in the field, and provides illustrative applications to real physical systems. The authors explain how to break down the complexities of Einstein's equations and fluid dynamics, stressing the viability of the Euler-Lagrange approach to astrophysical problems. The book contains techniques and algorithms enabling one to build computer simulations of relativistic fluid problems for various astrophysical systems in one, two, and three dimensions. It also shows the reader how to test relativistic hydrodynamics codes.

Suitable for graduate courses on astrophysical hydrodynamics and relativistic astrophysics, this book also provides a valuable reference for researchers already working in the field.

Introduction
Special relativistic hydrodynamics
General relativistic hydrodynamics
Cosmological hydrodynamics
Stellar collapse and supernovae
Axially symmetric relativistic hydrodynamics
Hydrodynamics in three spatial dimensions
References
Index

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Éditeur(s)	Cambridge University Press
Auteur(s)	James R. Wilson, Grant J. Mathews
Parution	06/11/2003
Nb. de pages	232
Format	18 x 25,3
Couverture	Relié
Poids	535g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9780521631556
ISBN13	978-0-521-63155-6