An Accurate Weighted Parameter-Enhanced Conformal Method for Dispersive FDTD Method

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This study presents a novel dispersion-conformal finite-difference time-domain (DC-FDTD) algorithm that significantly enhances both the accuracy and computational efficiency of electromagnetic simulations in dispersive media. The proposed method introduces a weighted dispersion parameter scheme within the Debye model, wherein the weighting coefficients are systematically derived using the inclusive grid method. This approach enables the use of coarser computational grids while achieving an accuracy level comparable to that of finer meshes, thereby substantially reducing computational cost. Compared to conventional FDTD techniques, the DC-FDTD method offers improved accuracy without incurring additional runtime or memory usage, and maintains numerical stability throughout the simulation process. Through rigorous theoretical derivation, the DC-FDTD formulation is shown to retain structural consistency with the standard FDTD dispersion scheme, requiring only minor modifications to the original update coefficients. This design allows for seamless integration into existing FDTD frameworks. Moreover, the method exhibits strong adaptability to highly curved geometries and electrically large, structurally complex models—conditions under which conventional FDTD approaches often face significant limitations. To comprehensively validate the proposed method, four representative case studies were conducted across a range of practical application scenarios. The results confirm that the DC-FDTD method accurately captures dispersive behaviors while offering substantial gains in computational efficiency. Its ease of implementation, high accuracy, and robust performance underscore its strong potential for applications in radio frequency (RF) engineering, biomedical imaging, and other domains requiring precise modeling of complex dispersive media.

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