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For Navier-Stokes problems we can often choose a relatively simple verification problem such as the lid driven cavity, flow over a cylinder, or flow over a backward facing step to verify our implementation.

What are the typical reference problems for the time harmonic Maxwell equations?

Edit: With a focus on finite element solutions in 3D and also possibly 2D if more common

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That depends a lot on the specific numerical method in use, 2D/3D, and application.

Common reference problems are likely to have an analytical solution or be verifiable qualitatively by some fundamental principles.

I would bring up the common examples I use personally from each category:

  1. Wave scattering from a perfect electric conductor (PEC)/dielectric/layered-coated sphere. This problem has an analytical solution (via Mie series) and can test multiple numerical aspects of the solver. Usually, a dipole or a planewave excitations are used.

  2. Testing reciprocity (where it is applicable): doing two simulations interchanging the resultant sources and observed fields.

I also use application-specific benchmarks for power, microwave, antenna, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).

Also, it is important to mention the method of manufactured solutions (MMS) with some relevant discussions here and here.

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  • Thanks I've edited to specify I'm looking for common reference problems with regards to finite element in 3D. I did not have enough reputation to add a MMS tag and did not find one to add on to my question when I asked it – wwfe Jun 18 '20 at 21:29
  • I would highlight more the MMS for verification purposes. – nicoguaro Jun 18 '20 at 22:58