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Enhancement: Full Einstein-Matter Coupling Solver #2

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Implement a self-consistent Einstein-matter coupling solver to replace prescribed potentials with dynamically determined solutions.

Motivation

Current implementation uses prescribed Rodal-style potentials. A full solver would:

  • Ensure consistency between geometry and matter distribution
  • Enable exploration of physically realizable configurations
  • Provide stronger validation against known exact solutions

Technical Approach

  1. Implement iterative ADM constraint solver
  2. Add matter stress-energy tensor computation from prescribed sources
  3. Couple potential φ evolution to Einstein equations
  4. Validate against:
    • Schwarzschild metric (static limit)
    • Boosted Schwarzschild (kinematic check)
    • Known warp-drive solutions

Dependencies

  • Robust PDE solver (consider FEniCS or custom finite-difference)
  • Convergence criteria for constraint satisfaction
  • Comprehensive test suite with known solutions

References

  • Baumgarte & Shapiro (2010): Numerical Relativity
  • Alcubierre (2008): Introduction to 3+1 Numerical Relativity

Priority: High (v0.2.0 target)
Complexity: High

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