Analysis of the diffracted current basis functions used in the hybrid MoM-PO method

Abstract

The combined moment method (MoM)-physical optics (PO) approach proposed by Bilow fails in some cases. Based on the theory of diffraction and the fundamental theory of electromagnetism, Bilow’s diffracted current basis function was modified both within and outside the transition regions. The improved MoM-PO technique is validated by comparison with exact solutions for a right-angled perfectly conducting wedge at normal incidence.

Keywords

theory of diffraction, wedge, diffracted current basis function (DCBF)