Testing a Simplified Version of Einstein's Equations for Numerical Relativity
General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology
2009-10-28 v1
Abstract
Solving dynamical problems in general relativity requires the full machinery of numerical relativity. Wilson has proposed a simpler but approximate scheme for systems near equilibrium, like binary neutron stars. We test the scheme on isolated, rapidly rotating, relativistic stars. Since these objects are in equilibrium, it is crucial that the approximation work well if we are to believe its predictions for more complicated systems like binaries. Our results are very encouraging.
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@article{arxiv.gr-qc/9512009,
title = {Testing a Simplified Version of Einstein's Equations for Numerical Relativity},
author = {Gregory B. Cook and Stuart L. Shapiro and Saul A. Teukolsky},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:gr-qc/9512009},
year = {2009}
}
Comments
9 pages (RevTeX 3.0 with 6 uuencoded figures), CRSR-1079