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Kenneth L. Smith
Graduate Student, Dept. of Physics
B.S. (Physics), Bradley University, 2000
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Research Description
As part of the Numerical Relativity group at Penn State, we have the common
goal of using massively parallel computers (either clusters or supercomputers)
to solve Einstein's equations of general relativty for very complex
spacetimes (such as those involved in the collision of two black holes), and to
ultimately have a realistic, dynamic, and stable simulation of such events so
that we can predict what types of gravitational radiation might be emitted from
such sources.
My current work is related to one of the codes currently in development,
namely the Maya code. I have been working on enhancing the 3D excision
algorithms, and providing greater flexibility in the evolution scheme to
accomodate multiple 3+1 formulations of the equations.
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