Efficient Solution of Electromagnetic Scattering Problems Using Spatial Decomposition Algorithms.

This paper introduces spatial decomposition algorithms to the volume integral method, which will enable the integral equation method to efficiently solve electromagnetic scattering problems where the scatterer extends across several layers or multiple scatterers exist in multiple layers. Model comparisons with the finite element methods are used validate the approach. Studies of typical aging aircraft eddy current inspection problems are conducted using the new formulation. © 2006 American Institute of Physics [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]