Introduction to Numerical Simulation Using Electromagnetic Solver: CST Microwave Studio

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The appropriate solution of electromagnetic (EM) problem can typically be attained by solving the Maxwell's equations by any one of the two classes of methods. The first uses a differential form of the governing equations and requires the discretization of problem space. Another class of methods are based on integral equations which instead require a discretization of only the sources of electromagnetic field. However, both the methods requires high computational cost and time with increasing problem size, which were the primary limitation in microwave research at early stage. In recent time, a number of electromagnetic solvers are commercially available which can solve the complex EM problem in easiest way within few minutes of time depending on the nature of complexity. This is the only reason that the EM simulators have been widely adopted by RF and Microwave engineers in cutting edge research. These simulators are being used for designing and later optimizing the electromagnetic problem domain. To compete in the current yield oriented research industry, one must have good command over at least one of the EM simulators. Since 1992, the Computer Simulation Technology (CST) is providing a complete solution of electromagnetic problems through commercially available software package known as CST STUDIO SUITE. The CST has been released the Student Edition of CST STUDIO SUITE on May 19, 2015 for students of physics and electrical engineering. Although limited, this release helps in learning electromagnetic theory by means of visual confirmation of the theory in an intuitive 3D way where virtual experiments can also be performed to investigate field behavior interactively. However, in order to get meaningful results, the electromagnetic problems need to be well defined in terms of the excitation, the boundary conditions, the field monitoring, the post processing etc. Hence, the novice users of CST STUDIO SUITE need perfect knowledge of some basic aspects in problem designing before starting a simulation. In addition, different solvers have their own graphical user interfaces and workflows which too needed clarification. Therefore, this workshop is especially designed for the amateur who want to start working in the area of RF and Microwaves using CST STUDIO SUITE. This will be a hands on workshop which will improve the expediency of users in handling CST STUDIO SUITE for advance research.

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The appropriate solution of electromagnetic (EM) problem can typically be attained by solving the Maxwell's equations by any one of the two classes of methods. The first uses a differential form of the governing equations and requires the discretization of problem space. Another class of methods are based on integral equations which instead require a discretization of only the sources of electromagnetic field. However, both the methods requires high computational cost and time with increasing problem size, which were the primary limitation in microwave research at early stage. In recent time, a number of electromagnetic solvers are commercially available which can solve the complex EM problem in easiest way within few minutes of time depending on the nature of complexity. This is the only reason that the EM simulators have been widely adopted by RF and Microwave engineers in cutting edge research. These simulators are being used for designing and later optimizing the electromagnetic problem domain. To compete in the current yield oriented research industry, one must have good command over at least one of the EM simulators. Since 1992, the Computer Simulation Technology (CST) is providing a complete solution of electromagnetic problems through commercially available software package known as CST STUDIO SUITE. The CST has been released the Student Edition of CST STUDIO SUITE on May 19, 2015 for students of physics and electrical engineering. Although limited, this release helps in learning electromagnetic theory by means of visual confirmation of the theory in an intuitive 3D way where virtual experiments can also be performed to investigate field behavior interactively. However, in order to get meaningful results, the electromagnetic problems need to be well defined in terms of the excitation, the boundary conditions, the field monitoring, the post processing etc. Hence, the novice users of CST STUDIO SUITE need perfect knowledge of some basic aspects in problem designing before starting a simulation. In addition, different solvers have their own graphical user interfaces and workflows which too needed clarification. Therefore, this workshop is especially designed for the amateur who want to start working in the area of RF and Microwaves using CST STUDIO SUITE. This will be a hands on workshop which will improve the expediency of users in handling CST STUDIO SUITE for advance research.

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