Optimization of antenna designs using the FDTD simulation method enhanced with the subcell modeling technique

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Benkler, S. [1 ]
Chavannes, N. [2 ]
Kuster, N. [1 ]
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[1] ETH, Fdn Res Informat Technol Soc, ITIS, Gloriastr 35, CH-8092 Zurich, Switzerland
[2] Schmid & Partner Engn AG, CH-8004 Zurich, Switzerland
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10.1109/IWAT.2007.370177
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TM [电工技术]; TN [电子技术、通信技术];
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0808 ; 0809 ;
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This article demonstrates the capability of using the finite-differences time-domain (FDTD) method as simulation tool for optimizing the design of an antenna. The FDTD simulation method is locally enhanced with subcell modeling technique, which incorporates a-priori known field behavior in (1) curved material interfaces and (2) strong field gradients near sharp metal edges. Combining the FDTD subcell modeling technique with a FDTD simulation hardware acceleration card enables the efficient optimization of several parameters based on genetic algorithms.
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