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227-0366-00L 6 Credits BSC , MSC D-ITET , D-MATH

Introduction to Computational Electromagnetics

E in numerische Feldberechnungsverfahren

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Christian Hafner, Prof. Dr. Rüdiger Vahldieck
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:29:09

Abstract

An overview over the most prominent methods for the simulation of electromagnetic fields is given This includes domain methods such as finite differences and finite elements, method of moments, and boundary methods. Both time domain and frequency domain techniques are considered.

Objective

Overview of numerical methods for the simulation of electromagnetic fields and hands-on experiments with selected methods.

Content

Overview of concepts of the main numerical methods for the simulation of electromagnetic fields: Finite Difference Method, Finite Element Method, Transmission Line Matrix Method, Matrix Methods, Multipole Methods, Image Methods, Method of Moments, Integral Equation Methods, Beam Propagation Method, Mode Matching Technique, Spectral Domain Analysis, Method of Lines. Applications: Problems in electrostatic and magnetostatic, guided waves and free-space propagation problems, antennas, resonators, inhomogeneous transmissionlLines, nanotechnic, optics etc.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Download from:http://alphard.ethz.ch/hafner/Vorles/lect.htm

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 30 minutes

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise E in numerische Feldberechnungsverfahren
  • Mon 08:15-10:00 (ETZ K 91)
  • Mon 10:15-12:00 (ETZ K 91)
  • 09.07 Date 08:15-16:00 (ETZ K 91)
4 h weekly

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