Journal of Microwave Power and Electromagnetic Energy (JMPEE)
TITLE	Finite Element Time Domain Analysis of Multimode Applicators Using Edge Elements [PDF]
AUTHORS	D.C. Dibben and A.C. Metaxas 1994 29 4 242-251
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Abstract This paper presents a finite element time domain (FETD) method for the solution of Maxwell's Equations in a multimode applicator: Edge elements are used for the discretization. The FETD method allows information at a range of frequencies to be obtained from a single calculation. Results, obtained for both low loss materials and high loss foodlike materials are compared with experimental data. Some of the problems of analysis that occur during modeling of multimode applicators are discussed. Key Words: Microwave heating, Finite elements, Edge elements, Multimode cavities, Power distribution.