General relativistic magnetohydrodynamics for the numerical construction of dynamical spacetimes

Thomas W. Baumgarte; Stuart L. Shapiro

doi:10.1086/346103

General relativistic magnetohydrodynamics for the numerical construction of dynamical spacetimes

Thomas W. Baumgarte, Stuart L. Shapiro

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We assemble the equations of general relativistic magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) in 3 + 1 form. These consist of the complete coupled set of Maxwell's equations for the electromagnetic field, Einstein's equations for the gravitational field, and the equations of relativistic MHD for a perfectly conducting ideal gas. The adopted form of the equations is suitable for evolving numerically a relativistic MHD fluid in a dynamical spacetime characterized by a strong gravitational field.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	921-929
Number of pages	9
Journal	Astrophysical Journal
Volume	585
Issue number	2 I
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1086/346103
State	Published - Mar 10 2003

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MHD
Relativity

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Astronomy and Astrophysics
Space and Planetary Science

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