Conformal finite-different time-domain (FDTD) with overlapping grids

It is shown how to use many overlapping conformal grids in the neighborhood of the scatterer while using a rectangular grid away from the scatterer for solving Maxwell's equations. The locally conformal grids allow better approximation of the boundary condition on the scattering object while the rectangular grid preserves the simplicity and accuracy of the regular finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) algorithm. These grids overlap typically about three zones. It is shown how to connect together the calculations done in different overlapping grids.<
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