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

Alcubierre, Miguel

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.

About this title

About the Author:

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

Review:

UNEDITED UK REVIEW: "Numerical relativity has had many successes in the past few years, which is very timely with the major gravitational wave detectors collecting data. It is a good time for such a book, and the balance and coverage of the book are very good."--Ian Hawke, University of Southampton

"An excellent book and would be a good starting point for those making an effort to enter the field."--Mathematical Reviews

About this edition

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0199205671
• ISBN 13: 9780199205677
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 448