Computational Methods for Astrophysical Fluid Flow: Saas-Fee Advanced Course 27

Автор: Randall J. LeVeque (Author), Dimitri Mihalas (Author), E. A. Dorfi (Author), Ewald Müller (Author), Oskar Steiner (Editor), A. Gautschy (Editor)
Издательство: Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg New York
Год: 1998
Страниц: 508
Размер: 4,0 МБ

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.