Finite Element Analysis of Antennas and Arrays

The Most Complete, Up-to-Date Coverage of the Finite Element Analysis and Modeling of Antennas and Arrays <p>Aimed at researchers as well as practical engineers—and packed with over 200 illustrations including twenty-two color plates—Finite Element Analysis of Antennas and Arrays presents:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Time- and frequency-domain formulations and mesh truncation techniques</p> </li> <li> <p>Antenna source modeling and parameter calculation</p> </li> <li> <p>Modeling of complex materials and fine geometrical details</p> </li> <li> <p>Analysis and modeling of narrowband and broadband antennas</p> </li> <li> <p>Analysis and modeling of infinite and finite phased-array antennas</p> </li> <li> <p>Analysis and modeling of antenna and platform interactions</p> </li> </ul> <p>Recognizing the strengths of other numerical methods, this book goes beyond the finite element method and covers hybrid techniques that combine the finite element method with the finite difference time-domain method, the method of moments, and the high-frequency asymptotic methods to efficiently deal with a variety of complex antenna problems.</p> <p>Complemented with numerous examples, this cutting-edge resource fully demonstrates the power and capabilities of the finite element analysis and its many practical applications.</p>