An error estimator for the moment method in electromagnetic scattering

Xin Wang, Matthys M. Botha, Jianming Jin

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Abstract

An error estimator is proposed for the moment method in 3D electromagnetic scattering analysis. The error in the surface currents is estimated by the difference between a given solution and an approximate higher-order solution on the same mesh. The approximate higher-order solution is obtained by solving local higher-order problems relating to each surface element, by using hierarchical basis functions. The efficiency and accuracy of the error estimator are evaluated by considering some test problems. The application of the error estimator within a simple In-adaptive analysis scheme is also demonstrated, which shows that it can be used to improve the convergence of the moment method.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)320-326
Number of pages7
JournalMicrowave and Optical Technology Letters
Volume44
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 20 2005

Keywords

  • Electromagnetic scattering
  • Error estimator
  • Moment method

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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