Abstract
In this paper, we present a numerical method for periodic band structure calculation, which is associated with eigenvalue problems for periodic problems, using the boundary element method (BEM). In the BEM, the eigenvalue problems are converted into non-linear eigenvalue problems, which are not tractable with conventional eigensolvers. In the present study, to solve non-linear eigenvalue problems, the block Sakurai–Sugiura (SS) method, which can convert non-linear eigenvalue problems into generalised eigenvalue problems, is utilised. A fast direct solver for the BEM with a fast multipole representation is employed in the algorithm of the block SS method since algebraic equations need to be solved for multiple right-hand sides in the block SS method. We conduct several numerical experiments related to phononic structures to confirm the validity and efficiency of the proposed method. We confirm that the proposed method can calculate the band structure of the phononic structures, and the computational time with the proposed method is less than that with a conventional FEM-based eigensolvers with triangular linear elements even for relatively small problems.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.