Relativistic Hydrodynamics in One Dimension

Montgomery H. Johnson; Christopher F. McKee

doi:10.1103/PhysRevD.3.858

Relativistic Hydrodynamics in One Dimension

Montgomery H. Johnson and Christopher F. McKee

Phys. Rev. D 3, 858 – Published 15 February 1971

Abstract

Hydrodynamic equations for one-dimensional motion, of interest in supernova explosions, are integrated in the relativistic limit. A simple solution is found for free expansion into a vacuum. The propagation of a shock into a medium of decreasing density is determined, and the solution for the subsequent flow behind the shock is also obtained.

Received 10 August 1970

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevD.3.858

Authors & Affiliations

Montgomery H. Johnson^*

Department of Applied Science, University of California, Davis-Livermore and Lawrence Radiation Laboratory, University of California, Livermore, California 94550

Christopher F. McKee^†

Lawrence Radiation Laboratory, University of California, Livermore, California 94550

^*Permanent address: Philco-Ford, Newport Beach, Calif.
^†Present address: Hale Observatories, Carnegie Institution of Washington, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, Calif. 91109.

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Vol. 3, Iss. 4 — 15 February 1971

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