Computational Electromagnetics for RF and Microwave Engineering

A hands-on introduction to computational electromagnetics, linking theoretical coverage to open-source MATLAB codes and including many practical hints and tips.

This extensively revised hands-on introduction to computational electromagnetics links theory to practical MATLAB codes and provides examples of reliable use of leading commercial packages. Engineers and students can learn to avoid common pitfalls in writing code and using existing software from the author's 25 years of experience in the field.This hands-on introduction to computational electromagnetics (CEM) links theoretical coverage of the three key methods - the FDTD, MoM and FEM - to open source MATLAB codes (freely available online) in 1D, 2D and 3D, together with many practical hints and tips gleaned from the author's 25 years of experience in the field. Updated and extensively revised, this second edition includes a new chapter on 1D FEM analysis, and extended 3D treatments of the FDTD, MoM and FEM, with entirely new 3D MATLAB codes. Coverage of higher-order finite elements in 1D, 2D and 3D is also provided, with supporting code, in addition to a detailed 1D example of the FDTD from a FEM perspective. With running examples through the book and end-of-chapter problems to aid understanding, this is ideal for professional engineers and senior undergraduate/graduate students who need to master CEM and avoid common pitfalls in writing code and using existing software.