Computation of big bodies with GMT: comparison between 2D and 3D cylinders (EM scattering)

An attempt is made to compute the biggest possible 3-D body via MMP programs using PCs. The computation for a 3-D cylinder of 50 wavelength heights (radius 10 wavelengths) is performed. The near-field and the far-field qualities of the MMP codes are demonstrated. Previous results are evaluated by comparison with results for a 2-D cylinder.<>