Finite Elements in Numerical Relativity

ORAL

Abstract

We employ finite elements in solving the Einstein equations for hyperspherical black hole and black string spacetimes. We present examples solving the elliptic initial data equations to study the possible black string-hole transition in higher dimensional gravity.

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Authors

  • Matthew Anderson

    • Louisiana State University

  • Luis Lehner

    • Louisiana State University

  • Jorge Pullin

    • Louisiana State University