title: Finite-element model for three-dimensional optical scattering problems.
abstract: We present a three-dimensional model based on the finite-element method for solving the time-harmonic Maxwell equation in optics. It applies to isotropic or anisotropic dielectrics and metals and to many configurations such as an isolated scatterer in a multilayer, bi-gratings, and crystals. We discuss the application of the model to near-field optical recording.
authors.affiliation: Optical Research Group, Department of Imaging Science and Technology, Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands. wei@natlab.research.philips.com
authors.forename: Xiuhong
authors.initials: X
authors.lastname: Wei
authors.forename: Arthur J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Wachters
authors.forename: H Paul
authors.initials: HP
authors.lastname: Urbach