radia 1.3.4__tar.gz → 1.3.6__tar.gz

{radia-1.3.4/src/radia.egg-info → radia-1.3.6}/PKG-INFO

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 Metadata-Version: 2.4
 Name: radia
-Version: 1.3.4
+Version: 1.3.6
 Summary: Radia 3D Magnetostatics with NGSolve Integration and OpenMP Parallelization
 Home-page: https://github.com/ksugahar/Radia_NGSolve
 Author: Pascal Elleaume
@@ -296,6 +296,82 @@ export_geometry_to_vtk(mag, 'geometry.vtk')
 - NGSolve (optional, for FEM coupling via radia_ngsolve)
 - PyVista (optional, for 3D visualization)
 
+## Linear Material with External Field (ObjBckgCF)
+
+Radia supports soft magnetic materials (linear materials) in external fields using `ObjBckgCF`.
+
+### Working Example
+
+```python
+import radia as rad
+import numpy as np
+
+rad.UtiDelAll()
+rad.FldUnits('m')  # Use SI units
+
+# Create soft iron cube (10cm side)
+cube = rad.ObjRecMag([0, 0, 0], [0.1, 0.1, 0.1], [0, 0, 0])
+
+# Apply isotropic linear material (mu_r = 100)
+chi = 99.0  # chi = mu_r - 1
+mat = rad.MatLin(chi)  # IMPORTANT: Use single argument for isotropic
+rad.MatApl(cube, mat)
+
+# Create external field (1 Tesla in z-direction)
+def uniform_B(pos):
+    return [0, 0, 1.0]  # Returns B in Tesla
+bg = rad.ObjBckgCF(uniform_B)
+
+# Create system and solve
+system = rad.ObjCnt([cube, bg])
+result = rad.Solve(system, 0.0001, 1000)
+
+# Result: M ~ 2.3 MA/m (correct for cube with mu_r=100 in 1T field)
+M = rad.ObjM(cube)
+print(f"Magnetization: {M[1]} A/m")
+```
+
+### Important Notes
+
+1. **Isotropic materials**: Always use `MatLin(chi)` (single argument)
+   - Do NOT use `MatLin(chi, [0, 0, 1e-10])` - this creates a poorly defined anisotropic tensor
+
+2. **Callback returns B in Tesla**: The callback function for `ObjBckgCF` should return magnetic flux density B in Tesla
+
+3. **Units**: When using `rad.FldUnits('m')`, all coordinates are in meters
+
+4. **Tetrahedral elements**: Also works with `ObjPolyhdr` tetrahedral meshes
+
+### Supported Element Types
+
+| Element | API | External Field Support |
+|---------|-----|----------------------|
+| Hexahedron | `ObjRecMag` | Yes |
+| Tetrahedron | `ObjPolyhdr` | Yes |
+| Extruded Polygon | `ObjThckPgn` | Yes |
+
+## Tetrahedral Mesh Import from NGSolve/Netgen
+
+Radia can import tetrahedral meshes from NGSolve/Netgen for complex geometries.
+
+**Features:**
+- Direct Netgen/OCC mesh import to Radia MMM
+- Independent mesh optimization for FEM vs MMM
+- Nastran CTETRA face connectivity standard
+
+**Usage:** See `examples/cube_uniform_field/linear/` for examples.
+
+**Benchmark** (mu_r=100, B0=1T, 100mm cube):
+
+| Mesh | Elements | M_z (MA/m) | Error |
+|------|----------|------------|-------|
+| 1x1x1 hex | 1 | 2.3171 | 0.00% |
+| 2x2x2 hex | 8 | 2.4180 | 4.36% |
+| 5x5x5 hex | 125 | 2.6652 | 15.02% |
+
+Analytical: M = 2.3171 MA/m (N = 1/3 for cube)
+
+
 ## Changes from Original Radia
 
 ### Removed Components
@@ -379,5 +455,5 @@ See [examples/NGSolve_CoefficientFunction_to_Radia_BackgroundField/](examples/NG
 
 ---
 
-**Version**: 1.0 (OpenMP + NGSolve Edition)
-**Last Updated**: 2025-11-02
+**Version**: 1.3.4 (OpenMP + NGSolve Edition)
+**Last Updated**: 2025-11-30

{radia-1.3.4 → radia-1.3.6}/README.md

@@ -254,6 +254,82 @@ export_geometry_to_vtk(mag, 'geometry.vtk')
 - NGSolve (optional, for FEM coupling via radia_ngsolve)
 - PyVista (optional, for 3D visualization)
 
+## Linear Material with External Field (ObjBckgCF)
+
+Radia supports soft magnetic materials (linear materials) in external fields using `ObjBckgCF`.
+
+### Working Example
+
+```python
+import radia as rad
+import numpy as np
+
+rad.UtiDelAll()
+rad.FldUnits('m')  # Use SI units
+
+# Create soft iron cube (10cm side)
+cube = rad.ObjRecMag([0, 0, 0], [0.1, 0.1, 0.1], [0, 0, 0])
+
+# Apply isotropic linear material (mu_r = 100)
+chi = 99.0  # chi = mu_r - 1
+mat = rad.MatLin(chi)  # IMPORTANT: Use single argument for isotropic
+rad.MatApl(cube, mat)
+
+# Create external field (1 Tesla in z-direction)
+def uniform_B(pos):
+    return [0, 0, 1.0]  # Returns B in Tesla
+bg = rad.ObjBckgCF(uniform_B)
+
+# Create system and solve
+system = rad.ObjCnt([cube, bg])
+result = rad.Solve(system, 0.0001, 1000)
+
+# Result: M ~ 2.3 MA/m (correct for cube with mu_r=100 in 1T field)
+M = rad.ObjM(cube)
+print(f"Magnetization: {M[1]} A/m")
+```
+
+### Important Notes
+
+1. **Isotropic materials**: Always use `MatLin(chi)` (single argument)
+   - Do NOT use `MatLin(chi, [0, 0, 1e-10])` - this creates a poorly defined anisotropic tensor
+
+2. **Callback returns B in Tesla**: The callback function for `ObjBckgCF` should return magnetic flux density B in Tesla
+
+3. **Units**: When using `rad.FldUnits('m')`, all coordinates are in meters
+
+4. **Tetrahedral elements**: Also works with `ObjPolyhdr` tetrahedral meshes
+
+### Supported Element Types
+
+| Element | API | External Field Support |
+|---------|-----|----------------------|
+| Hexahedron | `ObjRecMag` | Yes |
+| Tetrahedron | `ObjPolyhdr` | Yes |
+| Extruded Polygon | `ObjThckPgn` | Yes |
+
+## Tetrahedral Mesh Import from NGSolve/Netgen
+
+Radia can import tetrahedral meshes from NGSolve/Netgen for complex geometries.
+
+**Features:**
+- Direct Netgen/OCC mesh import to Radia MMM
+- Independent mesh optimization for FEM vs MMM
+- Nastran CTETRA face connectivity standard
+
+**Usage:** See `examples/cube_uniform_field/linear/` for examples.
+
+**Benchmark** (mu_r=100, B0=1T, 100mm cube):
+
+| Mesh | Elements | M_z (MA/m) | Error |
+|------|----------|------------|-------|
+| 1x1x1 hex | 1 | 2.3171 | 0.00% |
+| 2x2x2 hex | 8 | 2.4180 | 4.36% |
+| 5x5x5 hex | 125 | 2.6652 | 15.02% |
+
+Analytical: M = 2.3171 MA/m (N = 1/3 for cube)
+
+
 ## Changes from Original Radia
 
 ### Removed Components
@@ -337,5 +413,5 @@ See [examples/NGSolve_CoefficientFunction_to_Radia_BackgroundField/](examples/NG
 
 ---
 
-**Version**: 1.0 (OpenMP + NGSolve Edition)
-**Last Updated**: 2025-11-02
+**Version**: 1.3.4 (OpenMP + NGSolve Edition)
+**Last Updated**: 2025-11-30

{radia-1.3.4 → radia-1.3.6}/docs/CF_BACKGROUND_FIELD_IMPLEMENTATION.md

@@ -405,19 +405,81 @@ create_analytical_field : For pure Python functions
 - Use uniform field approximation where possible
 - Consider direct C++ integration (future)
 
+## Bug Fixes
+
+### 2025-11-30: B Field Unit Conversion Fix
+
+**Issue**: `rad.Fld(bg, 'b', pt)` returned values ~10^6 times smaller than expected.
+
+**Root Cause**: `radTCoefficientFunctionFieldSource::B_comp()` was storing B field values in Tesla directly to `FieldPtr->B`, but Radia stores B internally in A/m units (H-like units) and multiplies by μ₀ on output.
+
+**Fix** (rad_coefficient_field.cpp lines 116-124):
+```cpp
+// B_from_cf is magnetic flux density in Tesla from user callback
+// Radia stores B internally in A/m units (will be multiplied by mu0 on output)
+// Convert Tesla to internal units: B_internal = B_tesla / mu0
+const double invMu0 = 795774.715459;  // 1/mu0 in A/(m*T)
+TVector3d B_internal(Bx * invMu0, By * invMu0, Bz * invMu0);
+if(FieldPtr->FieldKey.B_) FieldPtr->B += B_internal;
+// H = B/mu0 (same as B_internal)
+if(FieldPtr->FieldKey.H_) FieldPtr->H += B_internal;
+```
+
+### 2025-11-30: Solver Integration with ObjBckgCF
+
+**Issue**: `rad.Solve()` with container containing ObjBckgCF and soft material returned zero magnetization.
+
+**Root Cause**: Using `MatLin(chi, [0, 0, 1e-10])` creates an anisotropic material with a poorly defined susceptibility tensor. The small magnitude of the easy axis vector causes numerical issues in tensor setup.
+
+**Fix**: Use isotropic material form:
+```python
+# CORRECT - Isotropic material
+mat = rad.MatLin(chi)  # Single argument
+
+# INCORRECT - Anisotropic with bad easy axis
+mat = rad.MatLin(chi, [0, 0, 1e-10])  # Don't use small vectors!
+```
+
+**Working Example**:
+```python
+import radia as rad
+import numpy as np
+
+rad.UtiDelAll()
+rad.FldUnits('m')
+
+# Create soft iron
+cube = rad.ObjRecMag([0, 0, 0], [0.1, 0.1, 0.1], [0, 0, 0])
+chi = 99.0  # mu_r = 100
+mat = rad.MatLin(chi)  # ISOTROPIC form
+rad.MatApl(cube, mat)
+
+# Background field (1 Tesla)
+def uniform_B(pos):
+    return [0, 0, 1.0]
+bg = rad.ObjBckgCF(uniform_B)
+
+# Solve
+system = rad.ObjCnt([cube, bg])
+result = rad.Solve(system, 0.0001, 1000)
+# Result shows M ~ 2.3 MA/m (correct for cube in 1T field with mu_r=100)
+```
+
 ## Conclusion
 
 Successfully implemented arbitrary background field capability for Radia with:
 - ✅ Clean Python API
-- ✅ Unit conversion handling
+- ✅ Unit conversion handling (fixed 2025-11-30)
 - ✅ Comprehensive test coverage
 - ✅ Utility functions for common field types
 - ✅ NGSolve CF integration path
+- ✅ Works with rad.Solve() for soft materials (requires isotropic MatLin)
 
 The implementation enables powerful coupling between Radia magnetostatics and NGSolve FEM for complex electromagnetic simulations.
 
 ---
 
 **Implementation Date**: 2025-10-31
+**Bug Fix Date**: 2025-11-30
 **Implemented By**: Claude Code
 **Status**: Ready for Production Use

radia-1.3.6/docs/SOLVER_METHODS.md

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+# Radia Solver Methods
+
+This document describes the available solver methods in Radia.
+
+## Available Methods
+
+| Method | Name | Complexity | Linear | Nonlinear | Best For |
+|--------|------|------------|--------|-----------|----------|
+| **Newton-Raphson** | `'newton'` or `8` | O(N^2 * k) | Yes | Yes | Nonlinear materials |
+| **LU Direct** | `'lu'` or `9` | O(N^3 * k) | Yes | Yes | Small problems (N < 500) |
+| **BiCGSTAB** (Default) | `'bicgstab'` or `10` | O(N^2 * k) | Yes | Yes | General purpose |
+| **BiCGSTAB + H-matrix** | `'bicgstab'` + `SolverHMatrixEnable()` | O(N log N * k) | Yes | Yes | Large problems (N > 1000) |
+
+**Note:** All solvers now support both linear and nonlinear materials (v1.3.5+).
+
+## Usage
+
+### Basic Usage
+
+```python
+import radia as rad
+
+# Create geometry
+cube = rad.ObjRecMag([0, 0, 0], [40, 40, 40], [0, 0, 0])
+rad.ObjDivMag(cube, [5, 5, 5])
+mat = rad.MatLin(999.0)  # mu_r = 1000
+rad.MatApl(cube, mat)
+
+# Apply external field
+ext_field = rad.ObjBckg([0, 0, 1.0])  # 1 T
+grp = rad.ObjCnt([cube, ext_field])
+
+# Solve using default method (BiCGSTAB)
+res = rad.Solve(grp, 0.0001, 1000)
+
+# Or specify method by name
+res = rad.Solve(grp, 0.0001, 1000, 'bicgstab')  # BiCGSTAB
+res = rad.Solve(grp, 0.0001, 1000, 'lu')        # LU decomposition
+res = rad.Solve(grp, 0.0001, 1000, 'newton')    # Newton-Raphson (nonlinear)
+
+# Or by number (for backward compatibility)
+res = rad.Solve(grp, 0.0001, 1000, 10)  # BiCGSTAB
+res = rad.Solve(grp, 0.0001, 1, 9)      # LU (only 1 iteration needed)
+res = rad.Solve(grp, 0.0001, 1000, 8)   # Newton-Raphson
+```
+
+### Method Selection Guide
+
+```
+Problem size?
+  |-- N < 500    --> 'lu' (LU Direct) or 'bicgstab' (default)
+  |-- N >= 500   --> 'bicgstab' (BiCGSTAB, default)
+  |-- N > 1000   --> 'bicgstab' + SolverHMatrixEnable()
+
+Material type?
+  |-- Linear (MatLin)      --> Any solver works
+  |-- Nonlinear (MatSatIso, MatSatIsoTab, etc.) --> Any solver works
+                                                    'newton' is traditional choice
+                                                    'bicgstab' also works well
+```
+
+**Note:** All solvers now have outer nonlinear iteration loops, so they all
+handle nonlinear materials correctly. The choice depends mainly on problem size.
+
+## Newton-Raphson (Method 8)
+
+Newton-Raphson iterative solver for **nonlinear materials**. Uses local Jacobian for each element.
+
+**Pros:**
+- Handles nonlinear (saturable) materials correctly
+- Uses instantaneous susceptibility at each iteration
+- Good convergence for typical B-H curves
+
+**Cons:**
+- Slower than BiCGSTAB for linear materials
+- Requires well-defined B-H curve
+
+**Best for:** Nonlinear materials (MatSatIso, MatSatIsoTab, MatLam, etc.)
+
+```python
+# Nonlinear material with B-H curve
+bh_curve = [
+    [0, 0],
+    [100, 0.5],
+    [500, 1.2],
+    [2000, 1.6],
+    [10000, 1.9]
+]
+mat = rad.MatSatIsoTab(bh_curve)
+rad.MatApl(cube, mat)
+
+# Solve with Newton-Raphson
+res = rad.Solve(grp, 0.0001, 1000, 'newton')
+```
+
+## BiCGSTAB (Default)
+
+BiCGSTAB (Biconjugate Gradient Stabilized) is an iterative solver with O(N^2 * k) complexity where k is the number of iterations.
+
+**Pros:**
+- Fast for medium to large problems
+- Stable for high permeability materials
+- Good convergence with Jacobi preconditioning
+- Supports both linear and nonlinear materials
+
+**Cons:**
+- May not converge for ill-conditioned problems
+
+**Best for:** General magnetostatic problems, tetrahedral meshes
+
+```python
+res = rad.Solve(grp, 0.0001, 1000)        # Uses default BiCGSTAB
+res = rad.Solve(grp, 0.0001, 1000, 'bicgstab')  # Explicit
+```
+
+## LU Direct Solver
+
+Direct solver using LU decomposition with partial pivoting. O(N^3) complexity per nonlinear iteration.
+
+**Pros:**
+- Exact solution per nonlinear iteration
+- Always converges
+- Stable for all materials
+- Supports both linear and nonlinear materials
+
+**Cons:**
+- O(N^3) time complexity - slow for large N
+- O(N^2) memory usage
+
+**Best for:** Small problems (N < 500), validation/debugging
+
+```python
+res = rad.Solve(grp, 0.0001, 100, 'lu')   # For nonlinear materials
+res = rad.Solve(grp, 0.0001, 100, 9)      # Same as above
+```
+
+**Note:** For linear materials, LU converges in 1 outer iteration. For nonlinear
+materials, multiple outer iterations are needed for chi(H) to converge.
+
+## H-Matrix Acceleration
+
+Enable H-matrix with HACApK ACA+ algorithm for BiCGSTAB:
+
+```python
+# Enable H-matrix
+rad.SolverHMatrixEnable()
+res = rad.Solve(grp, 0.0001, 1000, 'bicgstab')
+
+# Disable H-matrix
+rad.SolverHMatrixDisable()
+
+# Check status
+status = rad.SolverHMatrixStatus()  # 1 if enabled, 0 if disabled
+```
+
+**Pros:**
+- O(N log N) per iteration instead of O(N^2)
+- Reduced memory for large problems
+
+**Cons:**
+- Overhead for small problems
+
+**Best for:** Large problems (N > 1000)
+
+## Performance Benchmark
+
+Results from 40mm soft iron cube (mu_r=1000) in 1T uniform field:
+
+| N_elem | LU Time | BiCGSTAB Time | BiCGSTAB Iters |
+|--------|---------|---------------|----------------|
+| 27 | 0.005s | 0.0003s | 6 |
+| 125 | 0.010s | 0.005s | 12 |
+| 512 | 0.72s | 0.10s | 14 |
+| 1000 | 6.58s | 0.39s | 16 |
+| 1728 | 34.1s | 1.25s | 18 |
+
+## Accuracy
+
+Both LU and BiCGSTAB methods produce consistent results for linear materials:
+
+| N_elem | LU Bz (T) | BiCGSTAB Bz (T) | Difference |
+|--------|-----------|-----------------|------------|
+| 27 | 0.1373162 | 0.1373157 | 0.0004% |
+| 512 | 0.1406983 | 0.1406980 | 0.0002% |
+| 1000 | 0.1411381 | 0.1411383 | 0.0001% |
+
+## Notes
+
+1. **Default change (v1.3.5):** BiCGSTAB is now the default solver
+2. **Nonlinear support (v1.3.5):** All solvers now use Newton-style M(H) updates and produce identical results
+3. **Tetrahedral meshes:** All methods work correctly with tetrahedral elements
+4. **Material types:**
+   - Linear materials (MatLin): Any solver works; 'bicgstab' is fastest for large problems
+   - Nonlinear materials (MatSatIso, MatSatIsoTab, MatLam): Any solver works; all produce identical results
+5. **Method numbers:** For backward compatibility, methods can also be specified by number (8=Newton, 9=LU, 10=BiCGSTAB)
+
+## Technical Details: Nonlinear Material Handling
+
+**All solvers (v1.3.5+)** now use Newton-style M(H) updates for nonlinear materials:
+
+1. **Outer iteration loop**: After each linear system solve, apply Newton-style correction
+2. **Gauss-Seidel update**: For each element i:
+   - Compute quasi-external field: sum of contributions from all OTHER elements + external field
+   - Solve local equation: H = (I - chi*Nii)^{-1} * (QuasiExtField + Mr)
+   - Apply material's M(H) function directly: M = M(H)
+3. **Convergence check**: Monitor change in magnetization between iterations
+
+This hybrid approach combines the efficiency of LU/BiCGSTAB with the accuracy of Newton-Raphson:
+- LU/BiCGSTAB provide a good initial guess for M
+- Newton-style M(H) update ensures correct nonlinear behavior
+- All three solvers now produce identical results for both linear and nonlinear materials
+
+**Solver Comparison** (v1.3.5+):
+
+| Solver | Inner Method | Nonlinear Update | Best For |
+|--------|--------------|------------------|----------|
+| Newton (8) | Gauss-Seidel | M = M(H) | General purpose |
+| LU (9) | LU decomposition | M = M(H) | Small problems, validation |
+| BiCGSTAB (10) | BiCGSTAB iteration | M = M(H) | Large problems |
+
+All solvers produce identical results for both linear and nonlinear materials.

radia-1.3.6/examples/cube_uniform_field/README.md

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+# Cube in Uniform Field Benchmark
+
+This folder contains benchmark examples for validating Radia's magnetostatic solver using a soft iron cube in a uniform external magnetic field.
+
+## Subfolder Structure
+
+```
+cube_uniform_field/
+  linear/       - Linear material (constant mu_r)
+  nonlinear/    - Nonlinear material (BH curve with saturation)
+```
+
+## Problem Description
+
+A soft iron cube (100mm x 100mm x 100mm) is placed in a uniform external magnetic field H0 along the z-axis. This is a classic magnetostatic problem with known analytical solutions for the limiting cases.
+
+## Benchmarks
+
+### Linear Material (`linear/`)
+
+Tests Radia's solver with constant permeability materials:
+- Hexahedral mesh (structured)
+- Tetrahedral mesh (unstructured, via Netgen)
+- Method 0 (polygon-based) vs Method 1 (analytical)
+- Comparison with NGSolve FEM reference solution
+
+### Nonlinear Material (`nonlinear/`)
+
+Tests Radia's nonlinear solver and H-matrix acceleration:
+- Soft iron BH curve with saturation
+- Direct solver vs H-matrix acceleration
+- Convergence behavior for iterative relaxation
+
+## Quick Start
+
+```python
+import radia as rad
+rad.FldUnits('m')  # Required for NGSolve compatibility
+
+# Linear material example
+exec(open('linear/cube_benchmark_external_field.py').read())
+
+# Nonlinear material example
+exec(open('nonlinear/cube_nonlinear_hmatrix.py').read())
+```
+
+## Related Examples
+
+- `examples/electromagnet/` - Electromagnet with iron yoke
+- `examples/simple_problems/` - Basic magnetostatic problems
+
+## References
+
+1. Chubar, O., Elleaume, P. "Accurate and Efficient Computation of Synchrotron Radiation in the Near Field Region". EPAC98.
+2. ELF/MAGIC - Electron Linear accelerator Facility, Magnetostatic Analysis using Generalized Integral Computations