Construction of initial data for 3+1 numerical relativity

dc.creatorGourgoulhon, Eric
dc.date2007-04-02
dc.date2007-11-07
dc.date.accessioned2026-07-07T10:59:21Z
dc.date.available2026-07-07T10:59:21Z
dc.descriptionThis 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.
dc.descriptionMinor modifications, updated references, 28 pages, 5 figures, contribution to the Proceedings of the VII Mexican School on Gravitation and Mathematical Physics, held in Playa del Carmen, Mexico (Nov. 26 - Dec. 2, 2006), Journal of Physics: Conference Series, in press
dc.identifierhttps://arxiv.org/abs/0704.0149
dc.identifierhttp://arxiv.org/abs/0704.0149
dc.identifierJ.Phys.Conf.Ser.91:012001,2007
dc.identifierdoi:10.1088/1742-6596/91/1/012001
dc.identifier.urihttp://salesiana.dossiersoluciones.com/handle/123456789/187369
dc.subjectGeneral Relativity and Quantum Cosmology
dc.titleConstruction of initial data for 3+1 numerical relativity
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