Waves by Finite Element Analysis

by Gunnar Backstrom, University of Umea, Umea, Sweden

http://www.phys.umu.se/gunnar/

This book, which is a sequel to "Fields of Physics by FEA, An Introduction",

illustrates
electrodynamics and wave mechanics by FEA, exploiting the convenient features of
FlexPDE. In order to profit from this approach to the understanding of fields you
should
type the problem descriptors yourself, run them, modify them, and consider how the
results
compare and connect to theory. The files included are a selection of examples from
the book,
which you can run directly and even modify by trying different values in the
DEFINITIONS
section. Those examples will provide the flavor of the book. You can also solve
problems
of your own, but the number of nodes will be restricted.

Electrodynamics
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Plane Wave in a Conductor: emw21
Wave in a Rectangular Cavity, Eigenstates: emw33
Circular Wave-Guide, Eigenstates, E and B: emw42
Alternating Current Above a Metal Plate: emw55
AC Coil Above a Metal Plate, Transients: emw64
Scattering in (x,y), Implicit Plane Wave: emw71c
Radiating Coil: emw81

Wave Mechanics
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Particle Scattering in 1D: wm92b
Harmonic Oscillator in 2D: wm102
Hydrogen Molecule Ion, m=0: wm114

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