Development of Simplectic Methods for the Metrical and Electromagnetic Fields

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Sorkin, Rafael D. (1974) Development of Simplectic Methods for the Metrical and Electromagnetic Fields. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/8Z57-5H36. https://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.))

Subject Keywords:

(Physics)

Degree Grantor:

California Institute of Technology

Division:

Physics, Mathematics and Astronomy

Major Option:

Physics

Thesis Availability:

Public (worldwide access)

Research Advisor(s):

Gunn, James E.

Group:

Astronomy Department

Thesis Committee:

Unknown, Unknown

Defense Date:

15 February 1974

Funders:

Funding Agency	Grant Number
NSF	UNSPECIFIED

Record Number:

CaltechETD:etd-07242007-143000

Persistent URL:

https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-07242007-143000

DOI:

10.7907/8Z57-5H36

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2978

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Deposited On:

24 Jul 2007

Last Modified:

29 Jul 2024 19:54

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