Stefan Kurz

was born in Ludwigsburg, Germany, in 1966.
He received his diploma and PhD degrees in Electrical Engineering
from the University of Stuttgart in 1992 and 1998.
He held positions in Bosch research, a professorship at the Helmut Schmidt
University, Hamburg, and is now vice president of ETAS, Stuttgart.

eMail: electrodynamics@gmx.net,
address: ETAS GmbH, Borsigstrasse 14, 70469 Stuttgart, Germany

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reviewed journal contributions (top)

[43] S. Kurz, B. Auchmann, and B. Flemisch. Dimensional reduction of field problems in a differential-forms framework. accepted for publication COMPEL, February 2009. (extended version available here)

[42] B. Auchmann, S. Kurz, and S. Rjasanow. A geometrical approach to BEM. IEEE Transactions on Magneticss, 44(6):766–769, June 2008.

[41] T. Steinmetz, N. Gödel, G. Wimmer, M. Clemens, S. Kurz, and M. Bebendorf. Efficient symmetric FEM-BEM coupled simulations of electro-quasistatic fields. IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, 44(6):1346–1349, June 2008.

[40] S. Kurz and B. Flemisch. A framework for (3+1)-decomposition of 4D electrodynamics based on differential forms (invited). Report 5/2007, 51-53, Mathematisches Forschungsinstitut Oberwolfach, February 2007.

[39] S. Kurz, O. Rain, and S. Rjasanow. Fast Boundary Element methods in computational electromagnetism. In M. Schanz and O. Steinbach, editors, Boundary Element Analysis: Mathematical Aspects and Applications, pages 249–279. Springer-Verlag, Berlin-Heidelberg-NewYork, 2007.

[38] B. Auchmann and S. Kurz. De Rham currents in discrete electromagnetism. COMPEL, 26(3):743–757, 2007.

[37] B. Auchmann and S. Kurz. The pairing matrix in discrete electromagnetism: On the geometry of discrete de Rham currents. European Physical Journal - Applied Physics, 39:133, 2007. The original publication is available at www.eurphysj.org.

[36] T. Steinmetz, N. Gödel, G. Wimmer, M. Clemens, S. Kurz, M. Bebendorf, and S. Rjasanow. Symmetric coupling of the finite-element and the boundary-element method for electro-quasistatic field simulations. In G. Ciuprina and D. Ioan, editors, Scientific Computing in Electrical Engineering, pages 309–315. Springer-Verlag, Berlin, 2007.

[35] B. Auchmann and S. Kurz. A geometrically defined discrete Hodge operator on simplicial cells. IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, 42(4):643–646, April 2006.

[34] O. Rain, B. Auchmann, S. Kurz, V. Rischmüller, and S. Rjasanow. Edge-based BE-FE coupling for electromagnetics. IEEE Transactions –682, April 2006.

[33] B. Auchmann, S. Kurz, O. Rain, and S. Russenschuck. Algebraic properties of BEM-FEM coupling with Whitney elements. COMPEL, 24(2):480–494, April 2005.

[32] S. Kurz. A new view on collocation (invited). Technical Report 11, Mathematisches Forschungsinstitut Oberwolfach, February 2004.

[31] S. Kurz and V. Rischmüller. Field-circuit coupling by means of the Woodbury formula. In W.H.A. Schilders, E.J.W ter Maten, and S.H.M.J Houben, editors, Scientific Computing in Electrical Engineering, pages 281–288. Springer-Verlag, Berlin, 2004.

[30] S. Kurz. Some remarks about flux linkage and inductance. Advances in Radio Science, 2:39–44, 2004.

[29] S. Kurz, O. Rain, V. Rischmüller, and S. Rjasanow. Discretization of boundary integral equations by differential forms on dual grids. IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, 40(2):826–829, 2004.

[28] S. Kurz, O. Rain, and S. Rjasanow. Application of the adaptive cross approximation technique for the coupled BE-FE solution of symmetric
electromagnetic problems. Computational Mechanics, 32:423–429, December 2003.

[27] S. Kurz. Kontinuierliche und diskrete Differenzialformen als Ausgangspunkt für numerische Methoden in der Elektrodynamik. Advances in Radio Science, 1:73–80, 2003.

[26] A. Buchau, W.M. Rucker, O. Rain, V. Rischmüller, S. Kurz, and S. Rjasanow. Comparison between different approaches for fast and efficient 3D-BEM computations. IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, 39(3):1107–1110, May 2003.

[25] S. Kurz, O. Rain, and S. Rjasanow. The Adaptive Cross-Approximation technique for the 3-D Boundary-Element Method. IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, 38(2):421–424, March 2002.

[24] S. Kurz and S. Russenschuck. Numerical simulation of superconducting accelerator magnets (invited). IEEE Transactions on Applied Superconductivity, 12(1):1442–1447, March 2002.

[23] V. Rischmüller, S. Kurz, and W. M. Rucker. Parallelization of coupled differential and integral methods using domain decomposition. IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, 38(2):981–984, March 2002.

[22] S. Kurz, U. Becker, and H. Maisch. Dynamic simulation of electromechanical systems- from Maxwell’s theory to common rail Diesel injection (invited). Naturwissenschaften, 88(5):183–192, May 2001.

[21] V. Rischmüller, S. Kurz, and W.M. Rucker. Parallel field computation based on coupling of differential and integral methods. COMPEL - The International Journal for Computation and Mathematics in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, 20(2):607–618, 2001.

[20] S. Kurz, S. Russenschuck, and N. Siegel. Accurate calculation of fringe fields in the LHC main dipoles. IEEE Transactions on Applied Superconductivity, 10(1):85–88, 2000.

[19] V. Rischmüller, M. Haas, S. Kurz, and W.M. Rucker. 3D transient analysis of electromechanical devices using parallel BEM coupled to FEM. IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, 36(4):1360–1363, 2000.

[18] J. Fetzer, S. Kurz, G. Lehner, and W. M. Rucker. Application of BEM-FEM coupling and the vector Preisach model for the calculation of 3D magnetic fields in media with hysteresis. IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, 36(4):1258–1262, July 2000.

[17] J. Fetzer, S. Kurz, G. Lehner, W.M. Rucker, P. Henninger, and R. Röckelein. Analysis of an actuator with eddy currents and iron saturation: Comparison between a FEM and BEM-FEM coupling approach. IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, 35(3):1793–1796, May 1999.

[16] S. Kurz, J. Fetzer, G. Lehner, and W.M. Rucker. Numerical analysis of 3D eddy current problems with moving bodies using BEM-FEM coupling. Surveys on Mathematics for Industry, 9:131–150, 1999.

[15] S. Kurz, J. Fetzer, G. Lehner, and W. M. Rucker. Uniform treatment of different conductor types in two-dimensional Eddy-Current problems applied to a Fast Ferrite Tuner. IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, 35(6):4459–4464, November 1999.

[14] S. Kurz and S. Russenschuck. The application of the BEM-FEM coupling method for the accurate calculation of fields in superconducting magnets. Electrical Engineering - Archiv für Elektrotechnik, 82(1):1–10, 1999.

[13] J. Fetzer, S. Kurz, G. Lehner, and W.M. Rucker. Transient BEM-FEM coupled analysis of 3-d electromechanical systems: A watch stepping motor driven by a thin wire coil. IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, 34(5):3154–3157, September 1998.

[12] S. Kurz, J. Fetzer, G. Lehner, and W. M. Rucker. A novel formulation of 3D Eddy Current problems with moving bodies using a Lagrangian description and BEM-FEM coupling (invited). IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, 34(5):3068–3073, September 1998.

[11] J. Fetzer, S. Kurz, G. Lehner, and W.M. Rucker. Some aspects of magnetic force computation using BEM-FEM coupling. ACES Journal, 12(2):117–120, March 1997.

[10] S. Kurz, J. Fetzer, T. Kube, G. Lehner, and W.M. Rucker. BEM-FEM coupling in electromechanics: A 2-d watch stepping motor driven by a thin wire coil. ACES Journal, 12(2):135–139, March 1997.

[9] S. Kurz, J. Fetzer, G. Lehner, and W.M. Rucker. Die Anwendung der BEM-FEM Kopplungsmethode zur Behandlung dreidimensionaler nichtlinearer Abschirmungsprobleme niederfrequenter Felder am Beispiel des TEAM Problems 21. Archiv für Elektrotechnik, 80(2):91–104, 1997.

[8] J. Fetzer, S. Kurz, and G. Lehner. The coupling of boundary elements and finite elements for nondestructive testing applications. IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, 33(1):677–681, January 1997.

[7] J. Fetzer, S. Kurz, and G. Lehner. Comparison of analytical and numerical integration techniques for the boundary integrals in the BEM-FEM coupling considering TEAM workshop problem no. 13. IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, 33(2):1227–1230, March 1997.

[6] S. Kurz, J. Fetzer, and G. Lehner. A novel iterative algorithm for the nonlinear BEM-FEM coupling method. IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, 33(2):1772–1775, March 1997.

[5] J. Fetzer, S. Kurz, and G. Lehner. Comparison between different formulations for the solution of 3D nonlinear magnetostatic problems using BEM-FEM coupling. IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, 32(3):663–666, May 1996.

[4] S. Kurz, J. Fetzer, and G. Lehner. Threedimensional transient BEM-FEM coupled analysis of electrodynamic levitation problems. IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, 32(3):1062–1065, May 1996.

[3] S. Kurz, J. Shen, and A. Kost. An adaptive algorithm for boundary element method postprocessing. IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, 32(3):1465–1468, May 1996.

[2] S. Kurz, J. Fetzer, and G. Lehner. An improved algorithm for the BEM-FEM coupling method using domain decomposition. IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, 31(3):1737–1740, May 1995.

[1] S. Kurz, J. Fetzer, and G. Lehner. Anwendung der Methode der finiten Elemente und des Vektor-Preisach-Modells zur Berechnung ebener magnetostatischer Felder in hysteresebehafteten Medien. Archiv für Elektrotechnik, 76(6):405–416, 1993.

contributions to conferences and workshops (top)

[40] S. Kurz, B. Auchmann, and B. Flemisch. Dimensional Reduction of Field Problems in a Differential-Forms Framework - Extended Version. http://cern.ch/stefankurz, September 2008.

[39] S. Kurz, B. Auchmann, and B. Flemisch. Dimensional reduction in a differential-form framework. submitted to the 13th IGTE symposium 2008, Graz, Austria, September 2008.

[38] S. Kurz, B. Flemisch, and B. Wohlmuth. Maxwell’s equations in accelerated frames – How do they relate to computational electromagnetics? In Proc. of the Sixth International Conference on Computational Electromagnetics, pages 39–42. Aachen, Germany, April 2006.

[37] S. Kurz, B. Flemisch, and B. Wohlmuth. A Framework for Maxwell’s Equations in Non-Inertial Frames Based on Differential Forms. In Proc. of ICAP, pages 64–69, Chamonix, France, December 2006.

[36] B. Flemisch, S. Kurz, and B. Wohlmuth. A framework for Maxwell’s equations in non-inertial frames based on differential forms. IANS Preprint 2006/011, Universität Stuttgart, 2006.

[35] B. Auchmann, R. de Maria, S. Kurz, and S. Russenschuck. 2-D electromagnetic model of fast-ramping superconducting magnets. In Proc. of the 9th International Computational Accelerator Physics Conference, pages 272–276, Chamonix, France, December 2006.

[34] B. Auchmann and S. Kurz. De Rham currents in discrete electromagnetism. In Proc. of the 12th International IGTE Symposium, pages 186–191. Graz, Austria, December 2006.

[33] S. Kurz, B. Flemisch, and B. Wohlmuth. Maxwell’s equations in accelerated reference frames and their application in computational electromagnetism. In Proc. of the PIERS Symposium, pages 53–56. Pisa, Italy, March 2004.

[32] B. Auchmann, S. Kurz, O. Rain, and S. Russenschuck. Algebraic properties of a BEM-FEM coupling with edge elements. In Proc. of the 11th International IGTE Symposium, pages 127–132. Graz, Austria, September 2004.

[31] M. Ehrich, L.O. Fichte, S. Kurz, and M. Lüer. Properties of a field-reduced twisted three-phase power cable of finite length. In Proc. of the Third Asia-Pacific Conference on Environmental Electromagnetics, pages 13–16. Hangzhou, China, November 2003.

[30] V. Rischmüller, S. Kurz, O. Rain, and S. Rjasanow. Periodic and anti-periodic symmetries in the boundary element method applied to a claw-pole alternator. In Proc. of the 10th International IGTE Symposium, pages 375–380. Graz, Austria, September 2002.

[29] S. Kurz and J. Fetzer. Numerical implementation of the 3D vector Preisach model. In Proc. of the 10th International IGTE Symposium, pages 251–255. Graz, Austria, September 2002.

[28] V. Rischmüller, S. Kurz, and W.M. Rucker. Parallel field computation based on coupling of differential and integral methods. In Proc. of the 9th International IGTE Symposium, pages 343–348. Graz, Austria, September 2000.

[27] S. Kurz and J. Fetzer. Numerical simulation of an angular acceleration sensor using BEM-FEM coupling. In Proc. of the 9th International IGTE Symposium, pages 215–218. Graz, Austria, September 2000.

[26] V. Rischmüller, J. Fetzer, S. Kurz, and W.M. Rucker. The solution of TEAM problem 21 using domain decomposition and parallelization. In Proc. of the TEAM Workshop in the 9th Round. Sapporo, Japan, October 1999.

[25] V. Rischmüller, J. Fetzer, S. Kurz, and W.M. Rucker. Analysis of TEAM workshop problem 13 using parallel BEM coupled to FEM. In Proc. of the TEAM Workshop in the 9th Round. Sapporo, Japan, October 1999.

[24] S. Kurz and S. Russenschuck. Different approaches for accurate magnetic field computation in superconducting magnets using BEM-FEM coupling. In Proc. of the 12th conference on the computation of electromagnetic fields, pages 428–429. Sapporo, Japan, October 1999.

[23] S. Kurz and S. Russenschuck. Accurate calculation of magnetic fields in the end regions of superconducting accelerator magnets using the BEM-FEM coupling method. In A. Luccio and W.W. MacKay, editors, 1999 Particle Accelerator Conference, New York City, NY, USA, 29 Mar – 2 Apr 1999, pages 2796–2798. Piscataway, NJ, 1999.

[22] V. Rischmüller, J. Fetzer, M. Haas, S. Kurz, and W.M. Rucker. Computational efficient BEM-FEM coupled analysis of 3D nonlinear eddy current problems using domain decomposition. In Proc. of the 8th International IGTE Symposium, pages 391–396. Graz, Austria, September 1998.

[21] S. Kurz, J. Fetzer, G. Lehner, and W.M. Rucker. Calculation of the eddy current distribution in a Fast-Ferrite-Tuner caused by a dynamic tuning field using BEM-FEM coupling. In Record of the 8th Biennal IEEE Conference on Electromagnetic Field Computation. Tucson, Arizona, June 1998.

[20] S. Kurz, J. Fetzer, and W.M. Rucker. Coupled BEM-FEM methods for 3D field calculations with iron saturation. In Proc. of the 1st International Roxie Users Meeting and Workshop, pages 47–59. Geneva, Switzerland, March 1998.

[19] D. Gospodaric, J. Fetzer, and S. Kurz. Berechnung niederfrequenter und hochfrequenter elektromagnetischer Felder mittels FEM, BEM und BEM-FEM - Kopplung. In Proc. Fachtagung, Institut für Wissenstransfer an der FH-München. München, Deutschland, März 1998

[18] H. Karl, J. Fetzer, S. Kurz, G. Lehner, and W.M. Rucker. Description of TEAM workshop problem 28: An electromagnetic levitation device. In Proc. of the TEAM Workshop in the Sixth Round, pages 48–51. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, November 1997.

[17] J. Fetzer, S. Kurz, G. Lehner, and W.M. Rucker. The solution of TEAM workshop problem 24 using BEM-FEM coupling. In Proc. of the TEAM Workshop in the Sixth Round, pages 33–35. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, November 1997.

[16] H. Karl, J. Fetzer, S. Kurz, G. Lehner, and W.M. Rucker. Preliminary proposal for a new TEAM workshop problem: An electrodynamic levitation device. In Proc. of the TEAM Workshop, pages 41–42. Graz, Austria, September 1996.

[15] S. Kurz, J. Fetzer, G. Lehner, and W.M. Rucker. The solution of TEAM workshop problem 10 using BEM-FEM coupling. In Proc. of the TEAM Workshop, pages 31–33. Graz, Austria, September 1996.

[14] J. Fetzer, S. Kurz, G. Lehner, and W. M. Rucker. Some aspects of force computation using BEM-FEM coupling. In Proc. of the 7th International IGTE Symposium, pages 336–340. Graz, Austria, September 1996.

[13] S. Kurz, J. Fetzer, T. Kube, G. Lehner, and W.M. Rucker. BEM-FEM coupling in electromechanics: A 2-d watch stepping motor driven by a thin wire coil. In Proc. of the 7th International IGTE Symposium, pages 492–496. Graz, Austria, September 1996.

[12] J. Fetzer, S. Kurz, and G. Lehner. The solution of TEAM workshop problem 21 using BEM-FEM coupling. In Proc. of the TEAM Workshop in the 6th Round, pages 19–22. Okayama, Japan, March 1996.

[11] S. Kurz, J. Fetzer, and G. Lehner. The solution of TEAM workshop problem 20 using BEM-FEM coupling. In Proc. of the TEAM Workshop in the 6th Round, pages 10–14. Okayama, Japan, March 1996.

[10] J. Fetzer, S. Kurz, and G. Lehner. The solution of TEAM workshop problem 13 using BEM-FEM coupling – comparison of analytical and numerical integration techniques. In Proc. of the TEAM Workshop in the 6th Round, pages 1–4. Okayama, Japan, March 1996.

[9] S. Kurz, J. Fetzer, and G. Lehner. The solution of TEAM workshop problem 13 using the BEM-FEM coupling method. In Proc. of the 5th International TEAM Workshop, pages 18–21. Berlin, Germany, July 1995.

[8] J. Fetzer, S. Kurz, and G. Lehner. The coupling of boundary elements and finite elements for the solution of 3D electromagnetic and electromechanical problems using iteration schemes. In M.H. Aliabadi, C.A. Brebbia, P. Dular, and A. Nicolet, editors, Boundary Element Technology X, Computational Mechanics Publications, pages 117–126. Southampton, UK, 1995.

[7] S. Kurz, J. Fetzer, and G. Lehner. Die numerische Behandlung dreidimensionaler elektromechanischer Systeme mit Hilfe der BEM-FEM-Kopplung am Beispiel des elektrodynamischen Schwebens. In 40. Internationales Wissenschaftliches Kolloquium, Band 2, pages 279–284. Technische Universität Ilmenau, Germany, September 1995.

[6] J. Fetzer, S. Kurz, and G. Lehner. The solution of 3-dim. eddy-current problems with the BEM-FEM-coupling method – advantages and disadvantages. In Proc. of the 6th International IGTE Symposium, pages 29–34. Graz, Austria, September 1994.

[5] S. Kurz, J. Fetzer, and G. Lehner. Comparison between different iterative methods for calculation of magnetostatic fields in nonlinear media. In Proc. of the 6th International IGTE Symposium, pages 77–82. Graz, Austria, September 1994.

[4] J. Fetzer, S. Kurz, and G. Lehner. The solution of TEAM workshop problem no. 8 using BEM-FEM coupling method – recent improvements. In Proc. of the Regional TEAM Workshop, pages 73–75. Aix-les-Bains, France, July 1994.

[3] J. Fetzer, S. Kurz, G. Lehner, and H. Karl. An attempt to solve the TEAM workshop problem no. 8 using the BEM-FEM coupling method. In Proc. of the 4th International TEAM Workshop, pages 5–7. Miami, Florida, November 1993.

[2] S. Abele, J. Fetzer, H. Karl, S. Kurz, and G. Lehner. The coupling of BE and FE for the solution of electromagnetic problems. In Proc. of the International User Meeting of Framasoft + CSI. Chantilly, France, October 1993.

[1] J. Fetzer, S. Kurz, and G. Lehner. Application of the finite element method and the vector Preisach model for the calculation of magnetostatic fields in media with hysteresis. In Proc. of the 5th International IGTE Symposium, pages 173–178. Graz, Austria, September 1992.

other publications (top)

[4] S. Kurz. Theoretische Elektrotechnik: Grundlagen, Elektrostatik. Skriptum zur Vorlesung Theoretische Elektrotechnik I, Helmut-Schmidt-Universität Universität der Bundeswehr Hamburg, 2004.

[3] S. Kurz. Mathematische Methoden der Theoretischen Elektrotechnik. Skriptum zur Vorlesung Mathematische Methoden der Theoretischen Elektrotechnik, Helmut-Schmidt-Universität Universität der Bundeswehr Hamburg, 2004.

[2] S. Kurz. Die numerische Behandlung elektromechanischer Systeme mit Hilfe der Kopplung der Methode der finiten Elemente und der Randelementmethode. Dissertation. Fortschritt-Berichte VDI, Reihe 21 Elektrotechnik, 252. VDI Verlag Düsseldorf, 1998.

[1] J. Fetzer, M. Haas, and S. Kurz. Numerische Berechnung elektromagnetischer Felder. Number 627 in Kontakt & Studium. Expert Verlag, Renningen-Malmsheim, 2002.