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Title: Development and Application of Numerical Techniques for General-Relativistic Magnetohydrodynamics Simulations of Black Hole Accretion
Authors: White, Christopher
Advisors: Stone, James M.
Contributors: Astrophysical Sciences Department
Keywords: accretion
black hole
general relativity
magnetohydrodynamics
simulation
Subjects: Astrophysics
Issue Date: 2016
Publisher: Princeton, NJ : Princeton University
Abstract: We describe the implementation of sophisticated numerical techniques for general-relativistic magnetohydrodynamics simulations in the Athena++ code framework. Improvements over many existing codes include the use of advanced Riemann solvers and of staggered-mesh constrained transport. Combined with considerations for computational performance and parallel scalability, these allow us to investigate black hole accretion flows with unprecedented accuracy. The capability of the code is demonstrated by exploring magnetically arrested disks.
URI: http://arks.princeton.edu/ark:/88435/dsp01n296x160r
Alternate format: The Mudd Manuscript Library retains one bound copy of each dissertation. Search for these copies in the library's main catalog: catalog.princeton.edu
Type of Material: Academic dissertations (Ph.D.)
Language: en
Appears in Collections:Astrophysical Sciences

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