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S- parameter for slab waveguide

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I was using RF modual to simulate the S-parameter for the slab waveguide.
Unfortunately, there is a sharp jump in the figure of the S21.
I believe that this is not a true physicsical result, but I can not figure out why?
Can anyone help me to point out where is wrong for my set up?

Thanks very much.


1 Reply Last Post Dec 13, 2011, 2:44 a.m. EST
Ivar KJELBERG COMSOL Multiphysics(r) fan, retired, former "Senior Expert" at CSEM SA (CH)

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Posted: 1 decade ago Dec 13, 2011, 2:44 a.m. EST
Hi

What I notice is that you have a mesh element per result period, this is far too coarse, you should have at least 3 (2nd order shape function, as by default) elements per wavelength IN THE MATERIAL

Try a finer mesh until you resolve the waves correctly, RF demands a very fine mesh and a looong time to wait for the results, hence it really worth to "think your model carefully and design it with symmetries and just the required material

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Good luck
Ivar
Hi What I notice is that you have a mesh element per result period, this is far too coarse, you should have at least 3 (2nd order shape function, as by default) elements per wavelength IN THE MATERIAL Try a finer mesh until you resolve the waves correctly, RF demands a very fine mesh and a looong time to wait for the results, hence it really worth to "think your model carefully and design it with symmetries and just the required material -- Good luck Ivar

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