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On Wed, Mar 26, 2008 at 11:58:03AM +0200, Lezar, Evan, Mr <elezar@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Hi all > > > > I have recently come across Fenics in my search for a finite element library to > use in my PhD research. I am involved in computational electromagnetics and > typically use tangentially continuous edge, face and volume based vector basis > functions to solve Maxwell’s equations. These are higher order Nedelec basis > functions. > > > > At the moment I am trying to come to terms with what is going on the in the > code base and thought a good start would be to implement a solver for a simple > 2D waveguide eigenvalue problem (The source-free vector Helmholtz equation). > > > > Is there anyone that has tackled something similar, or can give me a couple of > pointers to get going? > > > > Thanks in advance > > Evan Lezar Not that I know of, so you may be the first. :-) We have Nedelec elements (first kind H(curl)) of arbitrary order so you should be able to do what you need. We also have a good eigenvalue solver (SLEPc) that can be used. If you manage to get something to work (and can write nice and clean code), consider submitting it as a demo. -- Anders
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