The discrete dipole approximation code DDscat.C++: features, limitations and plans
Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Glushkova ave., 4, 03127, Kyiv, Ukraine
Advances in Astronomy and Space Physics, 3, 66-70, 2013
@article{choliy2013discrete,
title={The discrete dipole approximation code DDscat. C++: features, limitations and plans},
author={Choliy, V Ya},
journal={Advances in Astronomy and Space Physics},
volume={3},
pages={66–70},
year={2013}
}
We present a new freely available open-source C++ software for numerical solution of the electromagnetic waves absorption and scattering problems within the Discrete Dipole Approximation paradigm. The code is based upon the famous and free Fortan-90 code DDSCAT by B. Draine and P. Flatau. Started as a teaching project, the presented code DDscat.C++ differs from the parent code DDSCAT with a number of features, essential for C++ but quite seldom in Fortran. This article introduces the new code, explains its features, presents timing information and some plans for further development.
September 4, 2013 by hgpu
