Citation
Sorkin, Rafael D. (1974) Development of simplectic methods for the metrical and electromagnetic fields. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. http://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-07242007-143000
Abstract
The simplectic approach to discretization, as introduced by Regge, may be better suited to computer calculation than is the usual "finite difference" approach. This thesis describes a general simplectic formalism for coupled electromagnetic and metric fields including detailed discussion of nets for closed and open spacetimes. The rendering of this formalism into computer algorithms is then described, and indicative numerical results are reported.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Dissertation (Ph.D.)) |
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| Degree Grantor: | California Institute of Technology |
| Division: | Physics, Mathematics and Astronomy |
| Major Option: | Physics |
| Thesis Availability: | Public (worldwide access) |
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| Defense Date: | 15 February 1974 |
| Record Number: | CaltechETD:etd-07242007-143000 |
| Persistent URL: | http://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-07242007-143000 |
| Default Usage Policy: | No commercial reproduction, distribution, display or performance rights in this work are provided. |
| ID Code: | 2978 |
| Collection: | CaltechTHESIS |
| Deposited By: | Imported from ETD-db |
| Deposited On: | 24 Jul 2007 |
| Last Modified: | 18 May 2011 14:54 |
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