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401-3811-58L 12 Credits DR , MSC D-USYS , D-BAUG , D-MAVT , D-INFK , D-MTEC , D-MATH , D-PHYS , D-BIOL , D-ERDW , D-GESS , D-ITET , D-ARCH , D-CHAB

Computational Electromagnetics

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Ralf Hiptmair
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:25:10

Abstract

The course introduces into theoretical and algorithmic aspects of numerical methods for the approximation solution of electromagnetic field problems (Maxwell's equations). It covers finite element methods, boundary element methods and fast solvers and discusses the respective merits and scope of the methods.

Objective

Participants of the course * will be enabled to understand publications on topics from computational electromagnetism, * will be taught how to select and assess numerical methods for concrete electromagnetic field problems. * will become familiar with the main ideas behing the design of numerical methods for the computation of electromagnetic fields. * will learn the theoretical foundations (concepts and proofs) of numerical methods for electromagnetic field computation. * will gain insight into issues concerning the efficient implementation of the numerical methods.

Content

* Maxwell's equations * Discrete field equations * Discrete Hodge operators * Discrete differential forms * Resonance problems * Source problems * Regularized formulations * Absorbing boundary conditions * Discontinuous Galerkin methods * Time-domain methods * Discontinuous Galerkin in time domain * Eddy current problems * Frequency domain boundary integral equations * Frequency domain boundary elements * Force computation These contents are preliminary and subject to change.

Resources

Lecture Notes

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General Information

Language
English
Levels
DR , MSC

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 20 minutes

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Computational Electromagnetics
  • Fri 12:15-14:00 (HG F 26.1)
  • Fri 16:15-18:00 (HG F 26.1)
4 h weekly
exercise Computational Electromagnetics
  • Fri 14:15-16:00 (HG F 26.1)
2 h weekly

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