Numerical Relativity

This book is composed of two parts: First part describes basics in numerical relativity, that is, the formulations and methods for a solution of Einstein's equation and general relativistic matter field equations. This part will be helpful for beginners of numerical relativity who would like to understand the content of numerical relativity and its background. The second part focuses on the application of numerical relativity. A wide variety of scientific numerical results are introduced focusing in particular on the merger of binary neutron stars and black holes.

Product details

• Authors: Masaru Shibata, Masaru Shibata, Masaru (Kyoto Univ Shibata
• Publisher: World Scientific
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 05.11.2015
• EAN: 9789814699716
• ISBN: 978-981-46997-1-6
• No. of pages: 844
• Dimensions: 175 mm x 250 mm x 49 mm
• Weight: 1607 g
• Series: 100 Years of General Relativity; 100 Years of General Relativit; 100 Years of General Relativity; 100 Years of General Relativit
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Physics, astronomy > Astronomy