Abstract

This paper considers the case of a wide-band Lorentzian (WBL) algorithm in the finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) modeling of dispersive media. It is shown herein that the WBL model is a physically meaningful and practically useful case of the frequency behavior of materials along with the Debye and narrow-band Lorentzian (NBL). The recursive convolution algorithms for the finite-difference time-domain technique for NBL and WBL models differ. The Debye model, which is suitable for comparatively low-frequency dispersive materials, may not have sufficient number of parameters for describing the wide-band material, especially if this material exhibits pronounced absorption at higher frequencies. It is shown that the Debye model can be used, if the Q-factor of the linear circuit analog corresponding to the Lorentzian model of the material is less than approximately 0.8. If the quality factor is in the limits of about 0.8 < Q ≤ 1, then the WBL model is appropriate. For Q > 1, the NBL model must be applied. The NBL model is suitable for dielectrics exhibiting resonance effects in the microwave frequency range. The WBL model is typical for composites filled with conducting fibers.

Department(s)

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Research Center/Lab(s)

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Laboratory

Keywords and Phrases

Debye Model; Lorentzian Model; Dispersive Media; Finite-Difference Time-Domain (FDTD) Technique; Recursive Convolution; Algorithms; Convolution; Finite Difference Method; Mathematical Models; Time Domain Analysis; Wideband Lorentzian Model; Dielectric Materials

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

0018-9375; 1558-187X

Document Type

Article - Journal

Document Version

Final Version

File Type

text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 2005 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 May 2005

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