This book focuses on the practical aspects of computational electrodynamics. A short review of electromagnetic field theory and an illustrative introduction to basic concepts of numerical methods provide the mathematical and physical background. In the main part the book guides the reader step-by-step through the modeling process: from the initial "what question shall the model answer?", through the setting up of a computer model by creating geometry, boundary conditions, sources, to post processing, validation and optimization. A number of antenna and filter examples demonstrate the advantages and disadvantages of different numerical methods. The book creates a realistic view of the capabilities and limits of up-to-date 3D field simulators and how to apply this knowledge efficiently to EM analysis and design of RF applications in modern communication systems.

Focuses on the practical aspects of computational electrodynamics Guides the reader step-by-step through the modelling process Creates a realistic view on the capabilities and limits of up-to-date 3D field simulators Shows how to apply the basics efficiently to EM analysis and designing of RF applications in modern communication systems. Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Inhalt
Basics.- Electromagnetic Fields.- Radiofrequency and Antenna Theory.- Numerical Methods.- Numerical Methods.- Creating an Efficient Simulation Model.- Canonical Examples.- Applications.- Applications in Wireless Communications Systems.