Non-standard Computational Methods in Numerical Relativity
Leo Brewin
(Monash University, Australia)
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Despite the success of finite difference methods in numerical relativity it should be noted that other techniques do exist and should be explored. These range from the familiar finite element and spectral methods to the more exotic methods such as discrete differential forms and lattice methods. In this talk I will provide an overview of these non-standard approaches to numerical relativity. I will focus on the computational issues and provide a brief survey of past successes (and limitations) of these methods.