Continuum limit of discrete Sommerfeld problems on square lattice

Abstract

A low frequency approximation of the discrete Sommerfeld diffraction problems, involving the scattering of a time harmonic lattice wave incident on square lattice by a discrete Dirichlet or a discrete Neumann half-plane, is investigated. It is established that the exact solution of the discrete model converges to the solution of the continuum model, i.e. the continuous Sommerfeld problem, in certain discrete Sobolev space defined by W. Hackbusch. The proof of convergence has been provided for both types of boundary conditions when the imaginary part of incident wavenumber is positive.