Numerical Methods in Astrophysics
An Introduction
Published on 13. December 2006
344 pages
978-1-4200-1186-9 (ISBN)
Description
Numerical Methods in Astrophysics: An Introduction outlines various fundamental numerical methods that can solve gravitational dynamics, hydrodynamics, and radiation transport equations. This resource indicates which methods are most suitable for particular problems, demonstrates what the accuracy requirements are in numerical simulations, a
Reviews / Votes
... a very thorough introduction ... the book is ideal for a postgraduate student just beginning a Ph.D. in numerical astrophysics or for an undergraduate with a numerical project. However, it also offers more advanced researchers and professionals [with] a clear and useful reminder of the important issues involved in numerical algorithms. ... The codes make an interesting addition to the book in that they allow the reader to actually try out ... some of the numerical algorithms discussed in the book. ...-Matthew Bate, Geophysical and Astrophysical Fluid Dynamics
The sweep of the book is impressive given its size. Even with the space constraint, room has been found for excellent discussions of code stability, starting with very simple examples, and including nice comparative discussions for various techniques . . . This is a most welcome and carefully thought out book that should help in the search for deeper subterranean seams.
-James Collett, Physical Sciences Educational Review, 2007, Vol. 8, No. 1
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Baton Rouge
United States
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Students, researchers, and professionals.
Illustrations
79 s/w Abbildungen, 10 farbige Abbildungen, 1 s/w Tabelle, 6 s/w Photographien bzw. Rasterbilder
79 b/w images, 10 color images, 1 table, 6 halftones and 993 equations
File size
6,17 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-4200-1186-9 (9781420011869)
Copyright in bibliographic data and cover images is held by Nielsen Book Services Limited or by the publishers or by their respective licensors: all rights reserved.
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Peter Bodenheimer | Gregory P. Laughlin | Michal Rozyczka
Numerical Methods in Astrophysics
An Introduction
Book
12/2006
1st Edition
Institute of Physics Publishing
€154.50
Shipment within 10-20 days
Persons
Peter Bodenheimer, Gregory P. Laughlin, Michal Rozyczka, Tomasz Plewa, Harold W. Yorke
Content
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.
