Introduction to 3+1 Numerical Relativity (International Series of Monographs on Physics) - Hardcover

Alcubierre, Miguel

 
9780199205677: Introduction to 3+1 Numerical Relativity (International Series of Monographs on Physics)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0199205671 ISBN 13: 9780199205677
Publisher: Oxford University Press, 2008

Synopsis

This book introduces the modern field of 3+1 numerical relativity. The book has been written in a way as to be as self-contained as possible, and only assumes a basic knowledge of special relativity. Starting from a brief introduction to general relativity, it discusses the different concepts and tools necessary for the fully consistent numerical simulation of relativistic astrophysical systems, with strong and dynamical gravitational fields. Among the topics discussed in detail are the following; the initial data problem, hyperbolic reductions of the field equations, guage conditions, the evolution of black hole space-times, relativistic hydrodynamics, gravitational wave extraction and numerical methods. There is also a final chapter with examples of some simple numerical space-times. The book is aimed at both graduate students and researchers in physics and astrophysics, and at those interested in relativistic astrophysics.

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About the Author

Professor Miguel Alcubierre
Department of Gravitation and Mathematical Physics
Institute of Nuclear Science
Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico

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Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication date
2008
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0199205671
ISBN 13 
9780199205677
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
1
Number of pages
460

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