Contributions

  • LeVeque, Randall J., 1955- - Contributor
  • Steiner, O. 1955- - Contributor
  • Gautschy, A. 1962- - Contributor
  • Schweizerische Gesellschaft für Astrophysik und Astronomie. - Contributor

Publication

1998 - Springer, Berlin

Language

English

Word Count

127,000 words, Guess

Page Count

508 pages

Identifiers

and 2 more
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  • LibraryThing4098289

Classifications

  • DDC523.01
  • LCCQB466.F58 C66 1998

Description

Four lectures lead the reader from basic numerical methods for solving hyperbolic partial differential equations to the application of complex simulation codes to selected astrophysical problems. The text highlights the powerful capabilities, the use, and the pitfalls of computational astrophysics. Difficult topics pertaining to astrophysical problem solving, such as gravitation, magnetic fields, reactive flow, and relativity, are addressed. Two lectures are devoted to radiation hydrodynamics. They treat the derivation of the basic equations and numerical methods. This book will be useful to students and researchers in astrophysics and applied mathematics.

Subjects

Series Statement

  • Saas-Fee advanced course 27 lecture notes ;

Other Editions

  • Computational methods for astrophysical fluid flowSpringer1998-01-01

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