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Gravitational N-body simulations: tools and algorithms

By Sverre J. Aarseth

Book information

Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Year
2003
ISBN
0521432723, 9780521432726, 9780511065446
Open Library ID
OL18208174M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
2 MB (2032361 bytes)
Series
Cambridge Monographs on Mathematical Physics
Edition
1st Ed 2003
Pages
431\431
Library
Kolxo3
Scanned
yes
Time added
2009-07-20 03:45:11

Description

This self-contained book presents basic methods of numerical simulation of gravitational systems, with applications in astronomy and cosmology. The first half of the book presents and explains the fundamental mathematical tools needed to describe the dynamics of a large number of mutually attractive particles. Particular attention is given to the techniques needed to model known planetary and astrophysical phenomena such as Hubble motion. The second half of the book demonstrates how to develop clear and elegant algorithms for models of gravitational systems.

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