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ISBN Number: 9780521037716
Written by: Wilson, James R.
Published by: Libri
Written by: Wilson, James R.
Written by: Mathews, Grant J.
Location: Cambridge
Subject: Astrophysics & Space Science
Subject: Cosmology
Subject: Mathematical Physics
Series: Cambridge Monographs on Mathematical Physics
Date of Publication: July 2007
Cover Type: Paperback
Grade Level: Professional and scholarly
Written in: English
Illustrations: 34 line diagrams 8 tables
Number of Pages: 232
Book Size: 9.61x6.69x.50 in. .84 lbs.
This book presents an overview of the computational framework in which calculations of relativistic hydrodynamics have been developed. It summarizes 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. Review:
"Wilson and Mathews are veterans in the field of numerical relativity, and they have gathered together in this book a wealth of practical expertise which is rarely found in a single printed resource."
Malcolm R. Anderson, MATHEMATICAL REVIEWS
Synopsis:
An overview of the computational framework in which calculations of relativistic hydrodynamics have been developed, this book summarizes the jargon and methods used in the field, and provides illustrative applications to real physical systems. It explains how to break down the complexities of Einstein’s equations and fluid dynamics into a step-by-step how-to set of instructions and algorithms, and shows how to build a computer simulation for special and general relativity fluid problems. A valuable reference for researchers and also useful for graduates studying astrophysical hydrodynamics.
Synopsis:
Pedagogical overview of the computational framework required to solve problems in relativistic hydrodynamics and astrophysics.
Synopsis:
Calculations of relativistic hydrodynamics are crucial to several areas of current research in the physics of supernovae and stellar collapse. This book provides an overview of the computational framework in which such calculations have been developed, with examples of applications to real physical systems. Beginning with the development of the equations and differencing schemes for special relativistic hydrodynamics, the book stresses the viability of the Euler-Lagrange approach to most astrophysical problems. It details aspects of solving the Einstein equations together with the fluid dynamics for various astrophysical systems in one, two and three dimensions.
