(Received November 30, 1999)
Cyber space experiment, utilizing a combined system of fast computer
plus 3D visualization system proves to be a powerful approach
especially in non-linear astrophysical magnetohydrodynamic problems,
among others. This is because (a) problems in extreme situations in
astronomy, with which the active experiment was thus-far impossible,
can now be taken into the experimental set up in the Cyber space, and
some active experiments can be made, (b) experimental approach is
useful for non-linear problems that develop often beyond human
expectations, (c) the present day computer simulation technique can
deal with non-linear equation systems to a satisfactory level, and (d)
the results of simulations in 3D require analyses using good 3D
visualization tools.
We have treated some of the problems of astronomical
magnetohydrodynamics which gives the basis for active phenomena like
flares and jets that have been revealed by radio and X-ray
astronomy. We here discuss the astrophysical jet problem as an
example.
URL :
http://ptp.ipap.jp/link?PTPS/138/638/
DOI : 10.1143/PTPS.138.638