Modified Born Series - MBS
Core Algorithm Behind WaveSim
The Modified Born Series (MBS) is the core algorithm powering WaveSim, an innovative solver for wave propagation problems. Designed to simulate full-wave solutions to the Maxwell and Helmholtz equations, MBS enables efficient and accurate modelling even in extremely large or complex media, with guaranteed convergence.
At its core, MBS provides a mathematically rigorous and computationally efficient framework, capable of handling 3D simulations with a vast number of variables.
Why Modified?
The traditional Born Series suffers from slow convergence and even divergence in strongly scattering or large-scale environments. MBS addresses these limitations through a convergence-accelerating preconditioner, significantly enhancing both robustness and speed. This innovation enables WaveSim to handle both low and high-contrast media with ease.
Modified Born Series is especially well-suited for applications where accurate wave modelling is critical, including:
Biomedical imaging
Photonics
Acoustics
Geophysics
Explore the foundational publications that define the theoretical framework of MBS, highlighting the algorithm’s convergence properties and its advanced boundary handling techniques. Read more...
WaveSim Seminar
World’s fastest full Maxwell & Helmholtz solver by Ivo Vellekoop
Learn about WaveSim in a seminar presented at IESL - FORTH on March 6, 2024
