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Construction of initial data for 3+1 numerical relativity

Year: 2007

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: This lecture is devoted to the problem of computing initial data for the Cauchy problem of 3+1 general relativity. The main task is to solve the constraint equations. The conformal technique, introduced by Lichnerowicz and enhanced by York, is presented. Two standard methods, the conformal transverse-traceless one and the conformal thin sandwich, are discussed and illustrated by some simple examples. Finally a short review regarding initial data for binary systems (black holes and neutron stars) is given.

Source: Journal of Physics Conference Series

DOI: 10.1088/1742-6596/91/1/012001

Author: Eric Gourgoulhon

Institutions: Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Observatoire de Paris, Laboratoire Univers et Théories, Université Paris Diderot

Language: English

Topic: Pulsars and Gravitational Waves Research

Subfield: Astronomy and Astrophysics

Field: Physics and Astronomy

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2032909586

FWCI: 17.08

Cites: 115

Cited by: 36

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