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The formation of singularities in relativistic flows is not well understood. Smooth solutions to the relativistic Euler equations are known to have a finite lifespan; the possible breakdown mechanisms are shock formation, violation of the subluminal conditions and mass concentration. We propose a new hybrid Glimm/central-upwind scheme for relativistic flows. The scheme is used to numerically investigate, for a family of problems, which of the above mechanisms is involved.

This study presents a modification of the central-upwind Kurganov scheme for approximating the solution of the 2D Euler equation. The prototype, extended from a 1D model, reduces substantially less dissipation than expected. The problem arises from over-restriction of some slope limiters, which keep slopes between interfaces of cells to be Total-Variation-Diminishing. This study reports the defect and presents a re-derived optimal formula. Numerical experiments highlight the significance of this formula, especially in long-time, large-scale simulations.

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Numerical Study of Singularity Formation in Relativistic Euler Flows

Modifying and Reducing Numerical Dissipation in A Two-Dimensional Central-Upwind Scheme

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Numerical Study of Singularity Formation in Relativistic Euler Flows

Modifying and Reducing Numerical Dissipation in A Two-Dimensional Central-Upwind Scheme