ABSTRACT
In this chapter the methods discussed in Chapter 2 are applied to the problem of scattering by two-dimensional dielectric-coated cylinders [43]. Unlike the dielectric-filled groove problem discussed in the previous chapter, the present problem is inherently nonplanar. The accuracy of the boundary condition itself as well as the locally planar assumption are tested in this chapter. In addition, the boundary conditions that include the effects of curvature may be applied to this problem, demonstrating their increased accuracy relative to the planar boundary conditions. In order to evaluate these effects we study scattering of H polarized plane waves by two-dimensional coated conductors with external boundaries in the shape of a superquadric cylinder, Figure 6.1.
