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We have implemented a parallel multigrid solver, to solve the initial data problem for 3+1 General Relativity. This involves solution of elliptic equations derived from the Hamiltonian and the momentum constraints. We use the conformal transverse-traceless method of York and collaborators which consists of a conformal decomposition with a scalar $\phi$ that adjusts the metric, and a vector potential $w^i$ that adjusts the longitudinal components of the extrinsic curvature. The constraint equations are then solved for these quantities $\phi$, $w^i$ such that the complete solution fully satisfies the constraints. We apply this technique to compare with theoretical expectations for the spin-orientation- and separation-dependence in the case of spinning interacting (but not orbiting) black holes. We write out a formula for the effect of the spin-spin interaction which includes a result of Wald as well as additional effect due to the rotation of the mass quadrupole moment of a spinning black hole. A subset of these spin-spin effects are confirmed via our numerical calculations, however due to computer time limitations the full parameter space has not yet been surveyed and confirmed. In

Author

Hawley, Scott H.; Vitalo, Michael J.; Matzner, Richard A.

Published

2006

Language

EN