Introduction to 3+1 Numerical Relativity by Miguel Alcubierre

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Introduction to 3+1 Numerical Relativity by Miguel Alcubierre

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, gauge 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.
An excellent book, and a good starting point for those making an effort to enter the field* Mathematical Reviews *
Professor Miguel Alcubierre Department of Gravitation and Mathematical Physics Institute of Nuclear Science Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico
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ISBN 13 9780199205677
ISBN 10 0199205671
Title Introduction to 3+1 Numerical Relativity
Author Miguel Alcubierre
Series International Series Of Monographs On Physics
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Oxford University Press
Year published 2008-04-10
Number of pages 460
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