Numerical Methods in Astrophysics : An Introduction

ISBN-13: 9780750308830 / Angielski / Twarda / 2006 / 329 str.

P. Bodenheimer; Bodenheimer Bodenheimer; G. Laughlin

Opis

Outlines various fundamental numerical methods that solve gravitational dynamics, hydrodynamics, and radiation transport equations. This book shows which methods are suitable for particular problems, demonstrates what the accuracy requirements are in numerical simulations, and suggests ways to test for and reduce the inevitable negative effects.

Spis treści

Basic Equations. Numerical Approximations to Partial Differential Equations. N-Body Particle Methods. Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics. Stellar Evolution. Grid-Based Hydrodynamics. Poisson Equation. Magnetohydrodynamics. Radiation Transport. Numerical Codes.

O autorze

Peter Bodenheimer, Gregory P. Laughlin, Michal Rozyczka, Tomasz Plewa, Harold W. Yorke