2D Maxwell complex coordinate stretching PML

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The discussion focuses on deriving the perfectly matched layer (PML) for the transverse magnetic (TM) mode Maxwell's equations using complex coordinate stretching. The equations presented include transformations for the electric field E_z and magnetic fields H_x and H_y, incorporating auxiliary differential equations. The user encounters an issue with an integration term in the E_z equation that should be absent, raising questions about its physical significance. The conversation also references relevant resources, including a PDF from MIT and notes from the University of Kentucky.

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Hello, I'm trying to derive the perfectly matched layer for the TM mode Maxwell's equations using a complex coordinate stretching. As seen in http://math.mit.edu/~stevenj/18.369/pml.pdf . But I'm running in a bit of trouble somehow.
\partial_t H_x =-\mu^{-1} \partial_y E_z\\<br /> \partial_t H_y =\mu^{-1} \partial_x E_z\\<br /> \partial_t E_z =\epsilon^{-1} \left(-\partial_y H_x + \partial_x H_y \right)​

After applying the transformations in the x- and y-direction, the equations look like this:
i\omega H_x = -\mu^{-1} \partial_y E_z + \sigma_y(y) H_x\\<br /> i\omega H_y = \mu^{-1} \partial_x E_z + \sigma_x(x) H_y\\<br /> i\omega E_z = \epsilon^{-1} \left(-\partial_y H_x + \partial_x H_y\right) +\left(\sigma_x(x) + \sigma_y(y)\right) E_z + \psi + \phi + \frac{i\sigma_x(x) \sigma_y(y) E_z}{\omega}\\<br /> i\omega\psi = \epsilon^{-1}\sigma_x(x)\partial_y H_x\\<br /> i\omega\phi =-\epsilon^{-1}\sigma_y(y)\partial_x H_y​

Where two auxiliary differential equations have appeared due to integration terms in the Ez differential equation. However, it appears as though I should have another one, as there is still an integration term left in the Ez differential equation. This is contrary to what I've heard/read should happen. Is there any reason why this term should be absent (or why it does not contribute a lot to the solution in the physical domain)?

Any help would be greatly appreciated, as I've been trying to figure this out for some time.

EDIT: fixed the blank space between the equations
 
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I am no expert but you can look into "2D absorbing boundary conditions."
I got that part correct, right? You have a Z polarized E field, xy polarized H field traveling in xy plane?
http://www.engr.uky.edu/~gedney/courses/ee624/notes/EE624_Notes6.pdf


I have implemented this in 1D, you need to search for 2D cases.
 
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