Introduction to the Finite Element Method in Electromagnetics

Book excerpt: "This is an introduction to the finite element method with applications in electromagnetics. Author Anastasis Polycarpou begins with the basics of the method, including formulating a boundary-value problem using a weighted-residual method and the Galerkin approach, followed by the imposition of all three types of boundary conditions, including absorbing boundary conditions. Another important topic of emphasis is the development of shape functions including those of higher order. This book provides the reader with all information necessary to apply the finite element method to one- and two-dimensional boundary-value problems in electromagnetics."--BOOK JACKET.