An improved implicit split-step algorithm for dispersive band-limited FDTD applications

Abstract

An improved unconditionally stable envelope finite difference time domain (FDTD) algorithm is presented for modeling open region dispersive band-limited electromagnetic applications. The algorithm is based on incorporating the split-step implicit FDTD scheme into the stretched coordinates perfectly matched layer absorbing boundary conditions. Numerical examples carried out in 2-D domains are included to show the validity of the proposed formulations.