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Development and Application of Numerical Techniques for General-Relativistic Magnetohydrodynamics Simulations of Black Hole Accretion

by Christopher White

Institution: Princeton University
Year: 2016
Keywords: accretion; black hole; general relativity; magnetohydrodynamics; simulation
Posted: 02/05/2017
Record ID: 2132291
Full text PDF: http://arks.princeton.edu/ark:/88435/dsp01n296x160r


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. Advisors/Committee Members: Stone, James M (advisor).

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