Books & Theses
Numerical Electromagnetics: The FDTD Method, by Umran S. Inan and Robert A. Marshall, published by Cambridge University Press in May 2011.
Description from Cambridge: Beginning with the development of finite difference equations, and leading to the complete FDTD algorithm, this is a coherent introduction to the FDTD method (the method of choice for modeling Maxwell's equations). It provides students and professional engineers with everything they need to know to begin writing FDTD simulations from scratch and to develop a thorough understanding of the inner workings of commercial FDTD software. Stability, numerical dispersion, sources and boundary conditions are all discussed in detail, as are dispersive and anisotropic materials. A comparative introduction of the finite volume and finite element methods is also provided. All concepts are introduced from first principles, so no prior modeling experience is required, and they are made easier to understand through numerous illustrative examples and the inclusion of both intuitive explanations and mathematical derivations. Buy it from Cambridge's website, or on Amazon. |
Book Chapters
- Kaeppler, S. R., E. Sanchez, R. H. Varney, R. Irvin, R. A. Marshall, J. Bortnik, A. S. Reimer, and P. Reyes (2019), Incoherent Scatter Radar Observations of 10-100 keV Precipitation: Review and Outlook. In The Dynamic Loss of Earth's Radiation Belts: From Loss in the Magnetosphere to Particle Precipitation in the Atmosphere, Elsevier, doi:10.1016/B978-0-12-813371-2.00006-8.
- Marshall, R. A. and C. Cully (2019), Atmospheric effects and signatures of high energy electron precipitation. In The Dynamic Loss of Earth's Radiation Belts: From Loss in the Magnetosphere to Particle Precipitation in the Atmosphere, Elsevier, doi:10.1016/B978-0-12-813371-2.00007-X.
Ph.D Theses
- L. K. Tarnecki, Characterization of Meteor Masses by Radar and Optical Remote Sensing Methods. Ph.D Thesis, University of Colorado Boulder, August 2023.
- F. Gasdia, Imaging the D-Region Ionosphere with Subionospheric VLF Signals. Ph.D Thesis, University of Colorado Boulder, November 2021.
- A. L. Antunes de Sá, Lightning Geolocation and Classification of Energetic Intra-Cloud Discharges in Central Argentina. Ph.D Thesis, University of Colorado Boulder, July 2021.
- A. P. Sousa, Global and Seasonal Effects of Lightning-induced Electron Precipitation. Ph.D Thesis, Stanford University, June 2018.
- W. Xu, Monte Carlo Simulation of Terrestrial Gamma-ray Flashes Produced by Stepping Lightning Leaders. Ph.D. Thesis, The Pennsylvania State University, May 2015.
- R. A. Marshall, Very Low Frequency Radio Signatures of Transient Luminous Events above Thunderstorms. Ph.D Thesis, Stanford University, May 2009.
M.S. Theses
- E. McMurchie, Quantifying Radiation Effects of Energetic Electron Precipitation from the Van Allen Radiation Belts into the Earth’s Atmosphere. M.S. Thesis, University of Colorado Boulder, 2022.
- S. W. Jackson, Design of an Air-Breathing Electric Thruster for CubeSat Applications. M.S. Thesis, University of Colorado Boulder, May 2017.