A three-dimensional fourth-order finite-difference time-domain scheme using a symplectic integrator propagator
- 1 September 2001
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques
- Vol. 49 (9), 1640-1648
- https://doi.org/10.1109/22.942578
Abstract
A new explicit fourth-order finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) scheme for three-dimensional electromagnetic field simulation is proposed in this paper. A symplectic integrator propagator, which is also known as a decomposition of the exponential operator or a general propagation technique, is directly applied to Maxwell's equations in the scheme. The scheme is nondissipative and saves memory. The Courant stability limit of the scheme is 30% larger than that of the standard FDTD method. The perfectly matched layer absorbing boundary condition is applicable to the scheme. A specific eigenmode of a waveguide is successfully excited in the scheme. Stable and accurate performance is demonstrated by numerical examples.Keywords
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