Smoothed particle magnetohydrodynamics with a Riemann solver and the method of characteristics

Details Smoothed particle magnetohydrodynamics with a Riemann solver and the method of characteristics Smoothed particle magnetohydrodynamics with a Riemann solver and the method of characteristics

2011-06-17

arxiv.org/abs/1106.3389v3

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astrophysics

Galaxy Astrophysics

22 pages, 20 figures, accepted for Monthly Notices of Royal Astronomical Society

Scientific paper

In this paper, we develop a new method for magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) using smoothed particle hydrodynamics (SPH). To describe MHD shocks accurately, the Godunov method is applied to SPH instead of artificial dissipation terms. In the interaction between particles, we solve a nonlinear Riemann problem with magnetic pressure for compressive waves and apply the method of characteristics for Alfv{\'e}n waves. An extensive series of MHD test calculations is performed. In all test calculations, we compare the results of our SPH code with those of a finite-volume method with an approximate Riemann solver, and confirm excellent agreement.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

Smoothed particle magnetohydrodynamics with a Riemann solver and the method of characteristics does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.

If you have personal experience with Smoothed particle magnetohydrodynamics with a Riemann solver and the method of characteristics, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Smoothed particle magnetohydrodynamics with a Riemann solver and the method of characteristics will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-695555