The Finite Difference Time Domain Method for Electromagnetics / Edition 1

by Karl S. Kunz, Raymond J. Luebbers

Overview

The Finite-Difference Time-domain (FDTD) method allows you to compute electromagnetic interaction for complex problem geometries with ease. The simplicity of the approach coupled with its far-reaching usefulness, create the powerful, popular method presented in The Finite Difference Time Domain Method for Electromagnetics. This volume offers timeless applications and formulations you can use to treat virtually any material type and geometry.
The Finite Difference Time Domain Method for Electromagnetics explores the mathematical foundations of FDTD, including stability, outer radiation boundary conditions, and different coordinate systems. It covers derivations of FDTD for use with PEC, metal, lossy dielectrics, gyrotropic materials, and anisotropic materials. A number of applications are completely worked out with numerous figures to illustrate the results. It also includes a printed FORTRAN 77 version of the code that implements the technique in three dimensions for lossy dielectric materials.
There are many methods for analyzing electromagnetic interactions for problem geometries. With The Finite Difference Time Domain Method for Electromagnetics, you will learn the simplest, most useful of these methods, from the basics through to the practical applications.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780849386572
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	05/03/1993
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	462
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

Kunz, Karl S.; Luebbers, Raymond J.

Table of Contents

Fundamental Concepts
Scattered Field FDTD Formulation
FDTD Basics
Basic Applications
Coupling Effects
Waveguide Aperture Coupling
Lossy Dielectric Scattering
Special Capabilities
Far Zone Transformation
Frequency Dependent Materials
Surface Impedance
Subcellular Extensions
Nonlinear Loads and Materials
Visualization
Advanced Applications
Far Zone Scattering
Antennas
Gyrotropic Media
Mathematical Basis of FDTD and Alternate Methods
Difference Equations in General
Stability, Dispersion, Accuracy
Outer Radiation Boundary Conditions
Alternate Formulations
Appendix A: Other Coordinate Systems and Reduced Dimensions
Appendix B: FORTRAN Listings