The electric field integral equation on Lipschitz screens: definitions and numerical approximation

Summary. We use the integral equation approach to study electromagnetic scattering by perfectly conducting (non-orientable) Lipschitz screens. The well-posedness of the electric field integral equation is derived. The Galerkin method for this problem is analysed in a general setting and optimal error bounds are proved for conforming finite elements in natural norms.

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