Method of lines based on finite element technique to analyse electromagnetic problems

In this paper, the novel FEMOL (finite element-method of lines) technique to solve electromagnetic problems is introduced and the basic concept and theory is described in detail through the Poisson equation. Some numerical results are given to demonstrate the efficiency and accuracy of this method. From the discussion given, it can be seen that the FEMOL appears to have a strong resemblance to the finite element method and method of lines but has the advantages of both methods. This method is being extended to analyse time-varying and three dimension electromagnetic field boundary value problems.