Numerical simulations of black-hole binaries and gravitational wave emission

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We review recent progress in numerical relativity simulations of black-hole (BH) spacetimes. Following a brief summary of the methods employed in the modeling, we summarize the key results in two major areas of BH physics: (i) BHs as sources of gravitational waves (GWs) and (ii) astrophysical systems involving BHs. We conclude with a list of the most urgent tasks for numerical relativity in these areas. (C) 2013 Academie des sciences. Published by Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved.

Original languageEnglish
JournalComptes Rendus Physique
Volume14
Issue number4
Pages (from-to)306-317
Number of pages12
ISSN1631-0705
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Apr 2013
Externally publishedYes

    Research areas

  • Numerical relativity, Black holes, Gravitational wave physics, Astrophysics, APPARENT-HORIZON FINDER, SPIN EVOLUTION, INITIAL DATA, FINAL SPIN, MASS, RADIATION, COALESCENCE, MERGERS, MODELS, RECOIL

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