Some numerical techniques and their use in the extension of T-matrix and null-field approaches to scattering (Q1067927)

Acoustic, electromagnetic and elastic scattering have been described by the T-matrix method of \textit{P. C. Waterman} [J. Acoust. Soc. Am. 60, 567- 580 (1976; Zbl 0342.73019)]. High-frequency calculations and the description of scattering from general bounded surfaces can give rise to large sets of basis states, which in turn necessitate computation of large ill-conditioned matrices. Difficulties in handling these matrices place limitations on the T-matrix and null-field methods. A number of numerical and theoretical techniques are presented which overcome these difficulties and extend the range of applicability of these methods beyond the conventional approach.