Evaluation of the BICGSTAB(l) algorithm for the finite-element/boundary-integral method

We discuss the application of non-stationary Krylov-subspace-based iterative solvers to linear systems resulting from the application of the finite-element/boundary-integral method. A fairly new conjugate-gradient-based solver, BICGSTAB(l) is further described. The performance of several solvers is tested on a linearly tapered slot antenna (LTSA). Results showing the convergence characteristics and memory requirements are also given.

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