Numerical methods in computational electrodynamics. Linear systems in practical applications (Q1581781)

The goal of this book is to adapt the theory and practice of large linear systems for calculation of electromagnetic fields, modeling of numerical field problems, applications in electrical engineering and acceleration physics, simulation for high voltage insulators under environmental damage, describing modes in accelerating structures for linear colliders, and investigation of coupled temperature problems in accelerators. In this sense, nonlinear relations are linearized via discretization methods (Finite Element Method, Finite Difference Method, Finite Integration Technique etc.) which are specimen of larger classes of schemes. The book is organized in 5 Sections: Classical Electrodynamics, Numerical Field Theory, Numerical Treatment of Linear Systems, Applications from Electrical Engineering, Applications from Accelerator Physics. In the first two sections, the author discusses analytical and numerical methods for the solution of Maxwell's equations, viz. one semi-analytical and two major grid-oriented methods for field computation. The third section is devoted to possible solution methods for the linear systems obtained by suitable discretization (Gaussian elimination, SOR, cg method, Krylov subspace and hybrid methods etc). The fourth section presents examples of all electromagnetic problem type, and especially the fields on humid high voltage insulators. Finally, the fifth section contains practical examples from accelerator physics with a heavy emphasize on computation of parasitic modes in accelerating structures. Each section contains historical and bibliographical notes which refer to more than 331 references. These have the purpose of extending the circle of readers and of introducing them to the contemporary state of the theory. This splendid book shows the interplay between computational mathematics and electrodynamics. It is addressed to students and researchers in these fields.