Title :
PERIODIC3: a software package for the analysis of artificially anisotropic surfaces
Author :
Cecchini, R. ; Coccioli, Roberto ; Pelosi, Giuseppe
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Phys., Largo E Fermi, Florence, Italy
fDate :
4/1/1995 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Describes a computer code, for computing the reflectivity of corrugated periodic surfaces at all incidence angles, including skew incidences (i.e., the 2.5D problem). This is a self-contained code, and is available from the authors. Since the finite element method is employed for modeling the corrugations, the periodic cell can be of any shape and material composition, and this is one of the most attractive features of the finite-element and derivative methods. Metallic and non-metallic cells can be considered and, because a boundary integral is used for truncating the mesh, this hybrid approach is rigorous
Keywords :
boundary-elements methods; electrical engineering computing; electromagnetic wave reflection; electromagnetic wave scattering; mesh generation; 2.5D problem; PERIODIC3; artificially anisotropic surfaces; boundary integral; computer code; corrugated periodic surfaces; finite element method; hybrid approach; incidence angles; material composition; mesh truncation; metallic cells; nonmetallic cells; periodic cell; reflectivity; self-contained code; shape; skew incidences; software; Anisotropic magnetoresistance; Boundary conditions; Corrugated surfaces; Dielectrics; Error correction; Finite element methods; Physics; Software packages; Surface impedance; Surface treatment;
Journal_Title :
Antennas and Propagation Magazine, IEEE
