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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"Within the N-body community the name of Sverre Aarseth is legendary. His pioneering approach to numerical simulation proved to be decades ahead of its time, as was his insistence on making his latest source code publicly available...as a list of what you need to think about to perform direct N-body simulations well, this book is excellent."
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"... A distinctive presentation of the material for a book that is intended for graduate students (among others)."
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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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This review is from: Gravitational N-Body Simulations: Tools and Algorithms (Cambridge Monographs on Mathematical Physics) (Hardcover)
This is an excellent book on simulation of n-body systems. Theauthor gives a very good description of several techniques and algorithms together with some theoretical background. This is the book to have on your desk if you don't want to have a pile of pappers and other books.
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The main purpose of this book is to provide algorithms for direct N-body simulations, based on personal experience over many years. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
chain regularization, star cluster simulations, multiple regularization, apocentre passage, intruder velocity, pericentre distance, regularized step, primordial binaries, outer eccentricity, force polynomials, external tidal field, compact subsystems, larger particle numbers, star cluster evolution, neighbour radius, inner eccentricity, polynomial initialization, tidal circularization, inner binary, perturbed binaries, softened potential, virial ratio, neighbour sphere, merger index, relative energy errors Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Monte Carlo, Portegies Zwart, Fuente Marcos, Fokker Planck, Bulirsch Stoer, Kepler's Law, Time Fig New!
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The main purpose of this book is to provide algorithms for direct N-body simulations, based on personal experience over many years. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
chain regularization, star cluster simulations, multiple regularization, apocentre passage, intruder velocity, pericentre distance, regularized step, primordial binaries, outer eccentricity, force polynomials, external tidal field, compact subsystems, larger particle numbers, star cluster evolution, neighbour radius, inner eccentricity, polynomial initialization, tidal circularization, inner binary, perturbed binaries, softened potential, virial ratio, neighbour sphere, merger index, relative energy errors Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Monte Carlo, Portegies Zwart, Fuente Marcos, Fokker Planck, Bulirsch Stoer, Kepler's Law, Time Fig New!
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- San Francisco (Windsor Destination Guides) by Wolfgang Fuchs on 8 pages
- Dynamics of Star Clusters (International Astronomical Union Symposia) by Jeremy Goodman on 6 pages
- Gravitational N-Body Problem (Astrophysics and Space Science Library) by M. Lecar on 6 pages
- The Solar System (3 Vol Set) (Magill's Choice) by Roger Smith on page 321, Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- The Solar System by Paul P. Sipiera on page 315, and Back Matter
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