Exploiting Symmetries in Radiofrequency and Wave Optics Modeling
Application ID: 117681
One of the ways we can simplify and reduce the size and computational complexity of a finite element model is by using any symmetries present in a model. In this entry, you can find three practical examples highlighting how to exploit symmetries in RF or wave optics modeling. They all come with extra verification against the full-sized model.
The examples demonstrate how to:
- Implement the Symmetry Plane condition for a scattering wave optics problem
- Exploit symmetries when modeling a patch antenna
- Find how symmetries affect multimode analysis of a rectangular waveguide
You can learn more about these models in our blog post “Exploiting Symmetries in RF and Wave Optics Modeling”.
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