Computational Methods for Astrophysical Fluid Flow
Saas-Fee Advanced Course 27. Lecture Notes 1997 Swiss Society for Astrophysics and Astronomy
Published on 18. April 2006
XIV, 510 pages
978-3-540-31632-9 (ISBN)
Description
This book leads directly to the most modern numerical techniques for compressible fluid flow, with special consideration given to astrophysical applications. Emphasis is put on high-resolution shock-capturing finite-volume schemes based on Riemann solvers. The applications of such schemes, in particular the PPM method, are given and include large-scale simulations of supernova explosions by core collapse and thermonuclear burning and astrophysical jets. Parts two and three treat radiation hydrodynamics. The power of adaptive (moving) grids is demonstrated with a number of stellar-physical simulations showing very crispy shock-front structures.
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From the reviews"Gives detailed web addresses and information where such codes can be downloaded (...). In conclusion, I feel the book gives and excellent account of present-day astrophysical hydrodynamics."
A. Brandenburg, The Observatory, 1999
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Randall J. Leveque | Dimitri Mihalas | E.A. Dorfi
Computational Methods for Astrophysical Fluid Flow
Saas-Fee Advanced Course 27. Lecture Notes 1997 Swiss Society for Astrophysics and Astronomy
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Content
Nonlinear Conservation Laws and Finite Volume Methods.- Radiation Hydrodynamics.- Radiation Hydrodynamics: Numerical Aspects and Applications.- Simulation of Astrophysical Fluid Flow.
