Hyperbolic theories of dissipation: Why and when do we need them?
General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology
2009-11-07 v1 Astrophysics
Condensed Matter
Mathematical Physics
math.MP
Abstract
We illustrate and emphasize the relevance of hyperbolic theories of dissipation in different physical scenarios. Particular attention is paid to self-gravitating systems where the relaxation time may become large enough as to require a description of the transient regime. It is argued that even outside that regime, hyperbolic theories may be needed to provide an accurate description of dissipative processes.
Cite
@article{arxiv.gr-qc/0111112,
title = {Hyperbolic theories of dissipation: Why and when do we need them?},
author = {L. Herrera and D. Pavon},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:gr-qc/0111112},
year = {2009}
}
Comments
15 pages Latex, to appear in Physica A