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

Alcubierre, Miguel

ISBN 10: 0199205671 / ISBN 13: 9780199205677

Published by Oxford University Press, 2008

In. Seller Inventory # ria9780199205677_new

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.

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

Bibliographic Details

Title: Introduction to 3+1 Numerical Relativity (...
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication Date: 2008
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: New