A Finite-Difference Formulation of the Magnetic Vector Potential

Abstract

This interim report represents the first phase in the investigation of the computer analysis of nonlinear electromagnetic circuits using magnetic field vector quantities. The finite difference method is formulated and boundary conditions are discussed. Solution procedures are stated. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA070495

Entities

People

  • William A. Bussom

Organizations

  • United States Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Cartesian Coordinates
  • Coefficients
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Difference Equations
  • Differential Equations
  • Eddy Currents
  • Equations
  • Flux Density
  • Grids
  • Magnetic Fields
  • Magnetic Flux
  • Magnetic Flux Density
  • Magnetic Materials
  • Partial Differential Equations
  • Simultaneous Equations
  • Two Dimensional

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Finite Element Method (FEM) for solving Partial Differential Equations (PDEs)
  • Superconducting Magnet Technology
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.