Applying Loop-Star Functions With Multibranch Rao-Wilton-Glisson Basis Functions in the Time Domain Electric Field Integral Equation

Abstract

In this paper, novel loop-star basis functions with the multibranch Rao-Wilton-Glisson (MB-RWG) basis functions are applied to obtain the low-frequency stable solution of the time domain electric field integral equation (TD-EFIE). With the help of the MB-RWG basis functions, it is possible to realize the quasi-Helmholtz decomposition in time domain between different regions that are discretized separately with nonconformal meshes, by modifying slightly the generation of the loop and star bases at the interfaces. Especially, the temporally differentiated form of the TD-EFIE is tested by the star basis, while the undifferentiated form of the TD-EFIE is tested by the loop basis. By means of the filtering technique, the components of the solution which have the potential of growing exponentially have been treated. Numerical results illustrate the accuracy and robustness of the proposed method in analyzing the transient scattering problems of perfectly electrical conducting (PEC) objects.