For Elec... - Meep: A Flexible Free-software Package

The FDTD algorithm is a ubiquitous tool in computational electromagnetics that evolves Maxwell's equations on a staggered . While numerous commercial packages exist, researchers often require the flexibility of source-code access and scriptable control. First released in 2006, Meep addresses these needs by offering a portable, parallelized, and highly customizable environment for both researchers and students. 2. Core Capabilities and Technical Features

This is a draft paper based on the primary 2010 publication by Ardavan Oskooi et al. in Computer Physics Communications . Meep: A flexible free-software package for elec...

Meep: A Flexible Free-Software Package for Electromagnetic Simulations by the FDTD Method The FDTD algorithm is a ubiquitous tool in

Meep distinguishes itself through a design philosophy that provides an "," masking the underlying grid from the user. advanced signal processing for resonant modes

This paper describes (MIT Electromagnetic Equation Propagation), a popular free and open-source implementation of the Finite-Difference Time-Domain (FDTD) method for simulating classical electromagnetism. Beyond standard textbook implementations, Meep focuses on providing a full-featured package that integrates unusual features such as pervasive interpolation for subpixel accuracy, advanced signal processing for resonant modes, and support for complex media. 1. Introduction