Finite-element analysis of magnetostatic wave propagation in a YIG film of finite dimensions

A unified numerical approach based on the finite-element method is described for the magnetostatic wave propagation in a YIG film of finite dimensions. Both magnetostatic surface wave modes are treated. The validity of the method is confirmed by calculating the magnetostatic wave modes in a YIG-loaded rectangular waveguide and in a YIG film of finite width. The numerical results of a YIG films with nonuniform bias field along the film width are also presented, and the effects of bias field distributions on the delay characteristics and potential profiles are examined.<
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