Nonconforming Finite Element Methods for Wave Propagation in Metamaterials

Abstract

In this paper, nonconforming mixed finite element method is proposed to simulate the wave propagation in metamaterials. The error estimate of the semi-discrete scheme is given by convergence order $\mathcal{O}(h^2)$, which is less than 40 percent of the computational costs comparing with the same effect by using Nédélec-Raviart element. A Crank-Nicolson full discrete scheme is also presented with $\mathcal{O}(τ^2 + h^2)$ by traditional discrete formula without using penalty method. Numerical examples of 2D TE, TM cases and a famous re-focusing phenomenon are shown to verify our theories.