A Critique of the Variational Method in Scattering Problems (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Jones, D. S.

 
9781334015588: A Critique of the Variational Method in Scattering Problems (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Variational methods for scattering: preserve reciprocity and bound error

Discover practical approaches to choosing approximations in scattering problems. This book shows how inserting a good field estimate into the variational expression can improve the scattered amplitude while keeping the reciprocity theorem intact. It explains that expanding the field in a basis and solving the resulting equations is equivalent to Galerkin’s method, and it guides you to pick function sets that yield real, reliable results. What you’ll learn

  • How the variational principle links to Galerkin’s method and when they are interchangeable.
  • Different strategies for constructing approximations that respect reciprocity.
  • How to estimate accuracy and bound errors in practical calculations.
  • Insights into low-frequency behavior and how to tailor trial functions for robust results.
Ideal for readers of engineering and physics alike, this edition provides clear guidance on selecting approximations and understanding their impact on scattering amplitudes.

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