Creating an Anisotropic Medium (Complex Tensor)

Create an anisotropic medium by defining the permittivity tensor and permeability tensor using complex values.

  1. On the Construct tab, in the Define group, click the  Media icon. From the drop-down list, select the  Anisotropic (3D) icon.
    Figure 1. The Create Anisotropic Dielectric dialog (Complex tensor).


  2. In the Tensor type field, from the drop-down list select Complex tensor.
  3. Click the Dielectric modelling tab.
    1. Enter a complex value in the relevant entries.
  4. Click the Magnetic modelling tab.
    1. Enter a complex value in the relevant entries.
    Important:
    • An entry in the tensor must be a complex number, pure real number or a pure imaginary number.
    • An entry may not be 0.
  5. [Optional] In the Mass density (kg/m^3) field, enter a value for ρ.
  6. Click Create to create the anisotropic medium and to close the dialog.