Title :
3D finite element trajectory code with adaptive meshing
Author :
Ives, Lawrence ; Bui, Thuc ; Vogler, William ; Neilson, Jeff ; Peoples, Valerie ; Bauer, Andy ; Shephard, Mark ; Tran, Hien ; Beall, Mark
Author_Institution :
Calabazas Creek Res. Inc., Saratoga, CA, USA
fDate :
27 Sept.-1 Oct. 2004
Abstract :
A new, finite element, adaptive mesh trajectory code is available for designing electron devices, including electron guns and collectors. The finite element technique provides for more efficient simulation of particles in electromagnetic fields, and the adaptive meshing insures optimal use of computational resources. The adaptive meshing removes responsibility from the user for mesh generation and allows for dramatic simplification of code operation. The code imports geometry from commercial CAD programs and includes an intuitive, user-friendly, graphical user interface and post processor.
Keywords :
Monte Carlo methods; electron beams; electron guns; mesh generation; travelling wave tubes; 3D finite element trajectory code; CAD programs; adaptive mesh generation; collectors; computational resources; electromagnetic fields; electron device design; electron guns; graphical user interface; particles simulation; post processor; Current density; Electron beams; Electron emission; Electrostatics; Finite element methods; Magnetic fields; Magnetostatics; Monte Carlo methods; Particle beams; Space charge;
Conference_Titel :
Infrared and Millimeter Waves, 2004 and 12th International Conference on Terahertz Electronics, 2004. Conference Digest of the 2004 Joint 29th International Conference on
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-8490-3
DOI :
10.1109/ICIMW.2004.1422271