Application of the finite element method to monte carlo simulations of scattering of waves by random rough surfaces with the periodic boundary condition

Journal of Electromagnetic Waves and Applications

Volumn 5, Issue 8, 1991, Pages 835-855

  Lou, Shu Hsiang ^a   Tsang, Leung ^a   Chan, Chi Hou ^a   Ishimaru, Akira ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON   (United States)

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EID: 0000935853     PISSN: 09205071     EISSN: 15693937     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1163/156939391X00275     Document Type: Article

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