Three-dimensional simulations of distorted black holes: Comparison with axisymmetric results
Three-dimensional simulations of distorted black holes: Comparison with axisymmetric results
We consider the numerical evolution of black hole initial data sets, consisting of single black holes distorted by strong gravitational waves, with a full 3D, nonlinear evolution code. These data sets mimic the late stages of coalescing black holes. We compare various aspects of the evolution of axisymmetric initial data …