Glossary: E

eddy current

Eddy currents are the currents due to the electric field induced by the time varying magnetic field in conductors.

eddy effect

The eddy effect refers to the current flow induced by the time-varying magnetic field in conductors. It can be turned on or off depending on the characteristics of the application. Turning the eddy effect off in conductors (when their effects are estimated to be negligible) can save significant computing resources.

electric coercivity

This refers to the electric field that exists when the electric flux is zero.

electric retentivity

The electric retentivity refers to the value of the electric flux density when the electric field is zero.

electric flux

Electric flux is defined as the integral of the electric flux density vector over a specified surface. According to Gauss's law, the electric flux calculated for a closed surface is equal to the total electric charge enclosed by the respective surface.

electric susceptibility

This material property refers to a material's ability to become polarized.

executive parameters

Executive parameters are parameters of great practical significance that are calculated directly by the Maxwell solvers for all specified objects.