A software tool based on the finite element method for electromagnetic education

Author

Sanchez-Repila, D. ; Garcia-Castillo, L.E.

Author_Institution

Departamento de Teoria de la Senal y Comunicaciones, Univ. de Alcala, Madrid, Spain

Volume

3

fYear

2003

fDate

22-27 June 2003

Firstpage

446

Abstract

A software tool for electromagnetic education is presented. It allows the analysis of several electromagnetic problems at microwave and millimeter-wave frequencies. Portability has been taken into account in its development, being available at the present time for Linux and Windows platforms. The graphic user interface is based on a general purpose pre- and post-processor for computer analysis. Electromagnetic analysis is based on stand-alone Finite Element Method programs developed for research purposes. The flexible architecture of the software developed allows an easy inclusion of new FEM kernels and, thus, the expansion of the range of electromagnetic problems that may be analyzed.

Keywords

computational electromagnetics; computer aided instruction; electrical engineering education; finite element analysis; graphical user interfaces; physics education; software portability; software tools; 3D cavities; arbitrary waveguiding structures; electromagnetic education; finite element method programs; flexible architecture; full wave analysis; graphic user interface; microwave frequencies; millimeter-wave frequencies; software portability; software tool; Computer graphics; Computer interfaces; Computer science education; Electromagnetic analysis; Finite element methods; Frequency; Linux; Millimeter wave technology; Software tools; User interfaces;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, 2003. IEEE

Conference_Location

Columbus, OH, USA

Print_ISBN

0-7803-7846-6

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/APS.2003.1219882

Filename

1219882