articleReports on Progress in PhysicsJul 5, 2005Closed access

Smoothed particle hydrodynamics

JJJ. J. Monaghan

Monash University

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Abstract

In this review the theory and application of Smoothed particle hydrodynamics (SPH) since its inception in 1977 are discussed. Emphasis is placed on the strengths and weaknesses, the analogy with particle dynamics and the numerous areas where SPH has been successfully applied.

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Keywords
  • Physics
  • Smoothed-particle hydrodynamics
  • Analogy
  • Particle (ecology)
  • Classical mechanics
  • Strengths and weaknesses
  • Statistical physics
  • Theoretical physics
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