Abstract

A finite-different time-domain subgrid algorithm locally refines the mesh at regions requiring higher resolution. A novel separation of spatial and temporal subgridding interfaces is presented that allows implementing a novel spatial subgridding method and investigating the stability of each subalgorithm individually. Details are given for a spatial subgridding algorithm having a 1:3 mesh ratio. In the spatial subgridding algorithm, the fine-mesh is constructed with a recessed interface and the interpolation scheme is designed to be symmetric to maintain the stability of the update process. The stability of the spatial subgridding algorithm is analyzed with a matrix method. Numerical examples showing stability and accuracy are provided.

Department(s)

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Research Center/Lab(s)

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Laboratory

Keywords and Phrases

Electromagnetic Wave Scattering; Finite Difference Time-Domain Analysis; Finite-Difference Time-Domain (FDTD); Finite-Different Time-Domain Subgrid Algorithm; Matrix Algebra; Matrix Method; Spatial Interfaces; Spatial Subgridding; Stability; Stability Analysis; Subgrid; Temporal Interfaces; Finite Difference Methods; Time Domain Analysis; Stability Analysis; Interpolation; Algorithm Design And Analysis; Reflection; Electromagnetic Compatibility; Laboratories; Partial Differential Equations; Electromagnetic Wave Scattering; Finite Difference Time-Domain Analysis

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

0018-926X; 1558-2221

Document Type

Article - Journal

Document Version

Final Version

File Type

text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 2007 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 Jul 2007

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