Book for someone new to N-Body Simulations

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The discussion centers on resources for beginners interested in N-Body simulations, particularly in the context of dark matter halo formation. Pimiento, the original poster, seeks recommendations for introductory literature and mentions two potential resources: the scholarpedia article and "N-Body Simulations: Tools and Algorithms" by Sverre J. Aarseth. Additionally, Donald Greenspan's books, including "N-Body Problems And Models" and "Molecular And Particle Modelling Of Laminar And Turbulent Flows," are suggested as valuable reads. For those interested in parallel computing, CUDA and OpenCL are recommended as essential tools.

PREREQUISITES
  • Basic knowledge of C programming
  • Familiarity with Python programming
  • Understanding of cosmological concepts related to dark matter
  • Introductory knowledge of parallel computing frameworks like CUDA or OpenCL
NEXT STEPS
  • Read "N-Body Simulations: Tools and Algorithms" by Sverre J. Aarseth
  • Explore the scholarpedia article on N-Body simulations
  • Study Donald Greenspan's "N-Body Problems And Models"
  • Learn about CUDA and OpenCL for parallel computing applications
USEFUL FOR

Researchers and students in astrophysics, software developers interested in simulations, and anyone looking to understand the computational aspects of N-Body simulations in cosmology.

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Hi,
I'm interested in research on the formation of dark matter halos and was hoping that I might, in the future, run an N-Body simulation on the subject. However, I do not have any experience with N-Body simulations. I only know C, but I am learning Python.
So, does anyone have a suggestion for an introductory book on N-Body simulations (in a cosmological context)?

thanks,
Pimiento
 
Currently I'm thinking either this scholarpedia article or N-Body Simulations: Tools and Algorithms, by Sverre J. Aarseth is a good place to start.
 
Not sure about the cosmological context but either of the books by Donald Greenspan are pretty good:
N-Body Problems And Models
Molecular And Particle Modelling Of Laminar And Turbulent Flows

Also if you are trying to get into parallel computing look at CUDA or OpenCL.
 
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