Solving for micro- and macro-scale electrostatic configurations using the Robin Hood algorithm

Formaggio, J. A.; Lazić, Predrag; Corona, T. J.; Štefančić, Hrvoje; Abraham, Hrvoje; Gluck, F. (2012) Solving for micro- and macro-scale electrostatic configurations using the Robin Hood algorithm. Progress In Electromagnetics Research B, 39 . pp. 1-37. ISSN 1937-6472

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Abstract

We present a novel technique by which highly-segmented electrostatic configurations can be solved. The Robin Hood method is a matrix-inversion algorithm optimized for solving high density boundary element method (BEM) problems. We illustrate the capabilities of this solver by studying two distinct geometry scales: (a) the electrostatic potential of a large volume beta-detector and (b) the field enhancement present at surface of electrode nano-structures. Geometries with elements numbering in the O(10^5) are easily modeled and solved without loss of accuracy. The technique has recently been expanded so as to include dielectrics and magnetic materials.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	electrostatics; Robin Hood; micro-scale; macro-scale
Subjects:	NATURAL SCIENCES > Physics
Divisions:	Theoretical Physics Division
Depositing User:	Predrag Lazić
Date Deposited:	15 Jan 2014 14:30
URI:	http://fulir.irb.hr/id/eprint/1280
DOI:	10.2528/PIERB11112106

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