Wiley-Blackwell Time–Domain Methods for Microwave Structures: Analysis and Design

"This book thoroughly explains the application of Finite–difference Time–domain (FDTD) method to microwave structures. Providing the reader with the most comprehensive collection of material available on this subject, each chapter is composed of an introductory section that addresses the theoretical background of a specific component of the FDTD method and a collection of reprints of the most important papers. Each chapter is contributed by a well–known authority in the field and contains illustrative examples. Topics covered include: ∗ The numerical issues ∗ Geometry description of microwave structures ∗ Methods to reduce the requirements for excessive computational resources ∗ Parallel and vector processing All the topics covered in this book are essential components for successful application of the FDTD method to realistic structures." From the Back Cover Electrical Engineering Time–Domain Methods for Microwave Structures Analysis and Design The most comprehensive collection of material available on this subject, this volume details the successful application of the finite–difference time–domain (FDTD) method to realistic microwave structures. Each chapter contains an expertly written introductory section that addresses the theoretical background of a specific component of the FDTD method, and a selection of reprinted landmark papers, filled with research results and illustrative examples. Topics covered include: Numerical issues Geometry description of microwave structures Methods to reduce the requirements for excessive computational resources Parallel and vector processing Applications Time–Domain Methods for Microwave Structures is an all–in–one resource for engineers and researchers who want to use microwave structure simulation to facilitate improved designs, computations, and cost savings through reduced design cycles. It also serves as a valuable introduction for the advanced engineering student. About the Author About the Editors Tatsuo Itoh was the editor–in–chief of IEEE Microwave and Guided Wave Letters from 1991 to 1994. He has held numerous positions including president of IEEE MTT Society in 1990; the chairman of USNC/URSI Commission D from 1988 to 1990; the vice chairman of International Commission D from 1991 to 1993; and the chairman of the same Commission from 1993 to 1996. Dr. Itoh is also a Fellow of the IEEE. Bijan Houshmand joined the Jet Propulsion Laboratory at the California Institute of Technology in 1994. He was a visiting assistant professor at the University of Illinois, Urbana–Champaign, and the University of California, Los Angeles, from 1990 to 1994. Dr. Houshmand is a member of URSI Commission B.