Computational Methods for Electromagnetics (IEEE Press Series on Electromagnetic Wave Theory) [Hardcover]

Andrew F. Peterson (Author), Scott L. Ray (Author), Raj Mittra (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 12, 1997 | ISBN-10: 0780311221 | ISBN-13: 978-0780311220 | Edition: 1

Computational Methods for Electromagnetics is an indispensable resource for making efficient and accurate formulations for electromagnetics applications and their numerical treatment. Employing a unified coherent approach that is unmatched in the field, the authors detail both integral and differential equations using the method of moments and finite-element procedures. In addition, readers will gain a thorough understanding of numerical solution procedures.

Topics covered include:

• Two- and three-dimensional integral equation/method-of-moments formulations
• Open-region finite-element formulations based on the scalar and vector Helmholtz equations
• Finite difference time-domain methods
• Direct and iterative algorithms for the solutions of linear systems
• Error analysis and the convergence behavior of numerical results
• Radiation boundary conditions
• Acceleration methods for periodic Green's functions
• Vector finite elements

Detail is provided to enable the reader to implement concepts in software and, in addition, a collection of related computer programs are available via the Internet. Computational Methods for Electromagnetics is designed for graduate-level classroom use or self-study, and every chapter includes problems. It will also be of particular interest to engineers working in the aerospace, defense, telecommunications, wireless, electromagnetic compatibility, and electronic packaging industries.

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Electrical Engineering Computational Methods for Electromagnetics A volume in the IEEE/OUP Series on Electromagnetic Wave Theory Donald G. Dudley, Series Editor Computational Methods for Electromagnetics is an indispensable resource for making efficient and accurate formulations for electromagnetics applications and their numerical treatment. Employing a unified and coherent approach that is unmatched in the field, the authors detail both integral and differential equations using the method of moments and finite-element procedures. In addition, readers will gain a thorough understanding of numerical solution procedures. Topics covered include:

• Two- and three-dimensional integral equation/method-of-moments formulations
• Open-region finite-element formulations based on the scalar and vector Helmholtz equations
• Finite difference time-domain methods
• Direct and iterative algorithms for the solution of linear systems
• Error analysis and the convergence behavior of numerical results
• Radiation boundary conditions
• Acceleration methods for periodic Green’s functions
• Vector finite elements

Detail is provided to enable the reader to implement concepts in software and, in addition, a collection of related computer programs are available via the Internet. Computational Methods for Electromagnetics is designed for graduate-level classroom use or self-study, and every chapter includes problems. It will also be of particular interest to engineers working in the aerospace, defense, telecommunications, wireless, electromagnetic compatibility, and electronic packaging industries. About the IEEE/OUP Series on Electromagnetic Wave Theory Formerly the IEEE Press Series on Electromagnetic Waves, this joint series between IEEE Press and Oxford University Press offers outstanding coverage of the field, with new titles as well as reprintings and revisions of recognized classics that maintain long-term archival significance in electromagnetic waves and applications. Designed specifically for graduate students, practicing engineers, and researchers, this series provides affordable volumes that explore electromagnetic waves and applications beyond the undergraduate level.

About the Author

About the Authors...
Andrew F. Peterson is associate professor at the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology. His research interests center on the development of both integral and differential equation based numerical methods for electromagnetic applications.
Scott L. Ray is a research scientist at Dow AgroSciences, where he also serves as technical leader for the Applied Statistics Group. He previously contributed to time-domain computational electromagnetics at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and was involved in the development of TSAR, a general-purpose FDTD modeling system.
Raj Mittra is professor in the Electrical Engineering Department and a senior research scientist at the Applied Research Laboratory of Pennsylvania State University. He has also published over 450 journal papers and 25 books or book chapters on various topics related to electromagnetics, antennas, microwaves, and electronic packaging.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 592 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-IEEE Press; 1 edition (December 12, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0780311221
• ISBN-13: 978-0780311220
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 7.4 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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5.0 out of 5 stars A great book for those with an existing background in EM, October 24, 2003

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This review is from: Computational Methods for Electromagnetics (IEEE Press Series on Electromagnetic Wave Theory) (Hardcover)

I used this book during my MSEE research and found it to be invaluable. While I also had the benefit of the principal author being my Advisor, this book easily stands by itself. This book describes several different methods and concepts in the computational analysis of EM problems, including issues related to computer optimization. It's somewhat dense in that the authors assume you already have a thorough knowledge of EM, so I wouldn't recommend it for beginners. If you work in the field, however, this book is a must-have.