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2D Axisymmetric Monte Carlo Simulations of Post-Merger Disk

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Abstract

The accretion disks created in compact binary mergers generate outflows that power gamma-ray bursts and kilonovae. Simulating these objects in 2-dimensional axisymmetry can reduce computation costs. Some approximations need to be made for 2D, but we can still realistically evolve properties of the disks such as the large-scale structure of magnetic fields and dynamo mechanics. Simulations of these disks have been run using SpEC in 2D axisymmetry with Monte Carlo transport, viscous hydrodynamics, and general relativity. The results of these simulations will be presented as well as tests for different parts of the code.

Presenters

  • Phillip J Kovarik

    University of New Hampshire

Authors

  • Phillip J Kovarik

    University of New Hampshire

  • Francois V Foucart

    University of New Hampshire