Analysis of Symmetric Electromagnetic Components Using Magnetic Group Theory

Abstract

We discuss a method of analysis of symmetric electromagnetic components with magnetic media based on magnetic group theory. In this description, some of the irreducible corepresentations assume complex values exp(iθ) with the real parameter θ. A possible physical interpretation of this parameter is given. We demonstrate the application of the symmetry-adapted linear combination method combined with the corepresentation theory to the problem of current modes in an array of magnetized graphene elements where Faraday and Kerr effects can exist. The elements are described by the magnetic symmetry C4 or C4v(C4). The scattering matrix of the array and its eigensolutions are defined and analyzed and some numerical simulations are presented as well. An example of a waveguide described by symmetry C4v(C2v) with a specific type of degeneracy is also discussed.