Efficient implementation of finite volume methods in Numerical Relativity
General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology
2008-11-26 v2
Abstract
Centered finite volume methods are considered in the context of Numerical Relativity. A specific formulation is presented, in which third-order space accuracy is reached by using a piecewise-linear reconstruction. This formulation can be interpreted as an 'adaptive viscosity' modification of centered finite difference algorithms. These points are fully confirmed by 1D black-hole simulations. In the 3D case, evidence is found that the use of a conformal decomposition is a key ingredient for the robustness of black hole numerical codes.
Cite
@article{arxiv.0706.1189,
title = {Efficient implementation of finite volume methods in Numerical Relativity},
author = {Daniela Alic and Carles Bona and Carles Bona-Casas and Joan Massó},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:0706.1189},
year = {2008}
}