Publications

2027

Journal Articles

Adaptive dynamic Q-factor continuous wavelet transform for natural frequency extraction in fault-originated transient signals

X. Liu; Z. Wang; H. Karami; F. Rachidi 

Electric Power Systems Research. 2027. Vol. 264. DOI : 10.1016/j.epsr.2026.113752.

2026

Journal Articles

A Global Overview of Lightning Near Tall Structures

L. Pini; D. Baissac; M. G. Nicora; E. Mansouri; M. Rubinstein et al. 

International Journal of Climatology. 2026. DOI : 10.1002/joc.70450.

Space- and time-agnostic imaging of subwavelength electromagnetic sources

E. Le Boudec; D. Martínez; H. Karami; F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein et al. 

Scientific Reports. 2026. DOI : 10.1038/s41598-026-53114-1.

Enhanced GPR Imaging Using High-Resolution TR-MUSIC for Underground Object Localization

H. Karami; C. Romero; M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi 

Scientific Reports. 2026. Vol. 16, p. 19820. DOI : 10.21203/rs.3.rs-8347199/v1.

Known properties of the lightning leader channels point towards a return stroke moving with the speed of light

V. Cooray; G. Cooray; F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein 

Electric Power Systems Research. 2026. Vol. 253, p. 112485. DOI : 10.1016/j.epsr.2025.112485.

Conference Papers

Lessons in Lightning Energetic Radiation and Gamma-ray Glows from the THOR Detector arrays

D. Smith; R. Rodriguez; J. Sanchez; J. Ortberg; J. Chaffin et al. 

2026. 18th International Conference on Atmospheric Electricity, Barcelona, Spain, 2026-07-13 – 2026-07-17.

Adaptive Dynamic Q-Factor Continuous Wavelet Transform for Natural Frequency Extraction in Fault-Originated Transient Signals

X. Liu; Z. Wang; H. Karami; F. Rachidi 

2026. 24th Power Systems Computation Conference, Limassol, Cyprus, 2026-06-08 – 2026-06-12.

Performance of Density-based Clustering using MTG-LI Data for Short-Term Lightning Forecasting

A. R. Topala; H. Kohlmann; E. Mansouri; F. Rachidi 

2026. 38th International Conference on Lightning Protection, Sapporo, Japan, 2026-05-31 – 2026-06-05.

Evaluation of the Detection Efficiency of the Meteosat Lightning Imager using Ground-Truth Observations at the Sentech Tower in South Africa

E. Mansouri; E. Gedik; H. Kohlmann; C. Schumann; M. Saba et al. 

2026. 38th International Conference on Lightning Protection, Sapporo, Japan, 2026-05-31 – 2026-06-05.

Transition from Near-Field to TEM Propagation in Lightning-Struck Shield Wires and Its Impact on Induced Voltages

V. Cooray; G. Cooray; F. Rachidi 

2026. 38th International Conference on Lightning Protection, Sapporo, Japan, 2026-05-31 – 2026-06-05.

Optimal Placement of Magnetic Direction Finders for Locating Lightning-Struck Wind Turbines

L. Schafer; H. Kohlmann; F. Rachidi 

2026. 38th International Conference on Lightning Protection, Sapporo, Japan, 2026-05-31 – 2026-06-05.

Impact of Soil-Resistivity Uncertainty on EMTR-Based Fault Location in Overhead Transmission Lines

T. Do Nascimento; N. Figueiredo Duarte; R. Alipio; F. Rachidi 

2026. 38th International Conference on Lightning Protection, Sapporo, Japan, 2026-05-31 – 2026-06-05.

A Mixed Poisson Approach to Account for Ground Flash Density Variability in Transmission Line Lightning Performance Analysis

R. Alipio; R. P. Poubel; M. A. Schroeder; F. A. Diniz; H. G. Hunt et al. 

2026. 38th International Conference on Lightning Protection, Sapporo, Japan, 2026-05-31 – 2026-06-05.

Combining VHF and optical observations to reconstruct an upward flash

T. Oregel-Chaumont; J. Kasparian; M. Stanley; W. Rison; A. Šunjerga et al. 

2026. EGU26, the 26th EGU General Assembly 2026, Vienna, Austria, and online, 2026-05-03 – 2026-05-08. DOI : 10.5194/egusphere-egu26-10290.

Theses

Application of Advanced Computational Models to Enhance the Performance of Lightning Location Systems

H. Kohlmann / F. Rachidi-Haeri; W. Schulz (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2026. 

Book Chapters

Application of electromagnetic time reversal for online locating partial discharges in power networks

A. Ragusa; H. Sasse; A. Duffy; F. Rachidi-Haeri; M. Rubinstein et al. 

Design Reliability and Maintainability of Energy Systems; Elsevier, 2026. p. 1 – 22.

2025

Journal Articles

Deflection of Electric Streamer Channels in an Applied Electric Field

V. Cooray; G. Cooray; H. Jayasinghe; F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein 

Atmosphere. 2025. Vol. 16, num. 11. DOI : 10.3390/atmos16111293.

Time-reversed electromagnetic fields in anisotropic media: erratum

E. Le Boudec; N. Mora; F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein; F. Vega 

J. Chem. Soc., Perkin Trans. 1. 2025. Vol. 50, num. 21, p. 6545 – 6545. DOI : 10.1364/OL.577627.

Exploring the portability of ML-based lightning nowcasting models

E. Mansouri; A. Mostajabi; H. Kohlmann; C. Tong; M. Rubinstein et al. 

Electric Power Systems Research. 2025. Vol. 248, p. 111808. DOI : 10.1016/j.epsr.2025.111808.

Analysis of lightning-induced currents in supply cable shields and their impact on LLS sensor site errors

H. Kohlmann; W. Schulz; F. Rachidi; N. Figueiredo Duarte; D. Kuklin 

Atmospheric Measurement Techniques. 2025. Vol. 18, num. 21, p. 5919 – 5938. DOI : 10.5194/amt-18-5919-2025.

Conceptual Links Between the Ewald‐Oseen Extinction Theorem and Return Stroke Modeling

V. Cooray; G. Cooray; F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein 

Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres. 2025. Vol. 130, num. 20. DOI : 10.1029/2025JD044665.

Efficient modeling of parallel counterpoise wires using an FDTD-based transmission line approach

N. Duarte; R. Alipio; F. Vasconcellos; F. Rachidi 

Electric Power Systems Research. 2025. Vol. 247, p. 111816. DOI : 10.1016/j.epsr.2025.111816.

Introducing a fast and efficient machine learning model for lightning localization via Lightning-Induced Voltages on Transmission Lines

M. Asadi; M. H. Moradi; H. Karami; F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein 

Journal of Association of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. 2025. Vol. 22, num. 3, p. 217 – 226. DOI : 10.61882/jiaeee.22.3.217.

Probabilistic Load-Shedding Strategy for Frequency Regulation in Microgrids Under Uncertainties

W. Peres; R. P. B. Poubel; R. Alípio 

Symmetry. 2025. Vol. 17, num. 7. DOI : 10.3390/sym17071125.

Underlying Physical Mechanisms in Upward Positive Flashes

T. Oregel-Chaumont; A. Šunjerga; J. Kasparian; M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi 

Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres. 2025. Vol. 130, num. 12. DOI : 10.1029/2024JD042754.

Reliability of High-Frequency Earth Meters in Measuring Tower-Footing Resistance: Simulations and Experimental Validation

R. Segantini; R. Alipio; J. O. S. Paulino 

Energies. 2025. Vol. 18, num. 8. DOI : 10.3390/en18081959.

An experimental proof of concept of time‐reversal single‐sensor acoustic source localisation: Application to partial discharges

H. Karami; Z. Wang; P. Khorasani; J. Zohrevand; M. Rubinstein et al. 

High Voltage. 2025. DOI : 10.1049/hve2.70008.

Cartesian and spherical multipole expansions in anisotropic media

E. Le Boudec; T. Chaumont Behrs; F. Rachidi-Haeri; M. Rubinstein; F. Vega 

Communications Physics. 2025. Vol. 8, num. 1. DOI : 10.1038/s42005-025-01988-4.

Single-Shot Experimental Localization of Electromagnetic Interference Sources With Application to Electrostatic Discharges

E. Le Boudec; H. Karami; D. Martinez; F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein et al. 

URSI Radio Science Letters. 2025. Vol. 7. DOI : 10.46620/25-0016.

Radio-frequency Subwavelength Time-reversal Imaging and Focusing: A Review of Theory, Methods, and Applications

E. Le Boudec; H. Karami; F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein; F. Vega 

Progress In Electromagnetics Research. 2025. Vol. 184, p. 43 – 61. DOI : 10.2528/PIER25071806.

Conference Papers

A Training-Free, Quasi-Real Time Lightning Nowcasting Approach

A. R. Topala; H. Kohlman; E. Mansouri; M. Rubinstein 

2025. XVIII International Symposium on Lightning Protection (SIPDA 2025), Thessaloniki, Greece, 2025-09-21 – 2025-09-26. p. 1 – 4. DOI : 10.1109/sipda68639.2025.11296696.

Performance Evaluation of Meteosat Third Generation Lightning Imager in Detecting Lightning Discharges

E. Gedik; E. Mansouri; H. Kohlmann; W. Schulz; M. Rubinstein 

2025. XVIII International Symposium on Lightning Protection (SIPDA 2025), Thessaloniki, Greece, 2025-09-21 – 2025-09-26. p. 1 – 5. DOI : 10.1109/sipda68639.2025.11296657.

Low-Cost Electromagnetic Interference Source Localization Using Time Reversal

E. L. Boudec; H. Karami; M. Rubinstein; F. Vega 

2025. 2025 IEEE International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation and North American Radio Science Meeting (AP-S/CNC-USNC-URSI), Ottawa, ON, Canada, 2025-07-13 – 2025-07-18. p. 2899 – 2902. DOI : 10.1109/ap-s/cnc-usnc-ursi55537.2025.11266684.

Comparing Upward Negative Stepped Leader and Preliminary Breakdown Pulses

T. Chaumont Behrs; M. Azadifar; A. Šunjerga; M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi-Haeri 

2025. EGU25, the 27th EGU General Assembly, Vienne, Austria, 2025-04-27 – 2025-05-02. DOI : 10.5194/egusphere-egu25-18046.

Guidelines for Selecting Underground Cable Models for Electromagnetic Transient Analysis with Emphasis on Soil Effects

R. Alipio; A. De Conti; F. Rachidi; N. Figueiredo Duarte 

2025. XVIII International Symposium on Lightning Protection (SIPDA 2025), Thessaloniki, Greece, 2025-09-21 – 2025-09-26.

The Time-Domain Multipole Expansion of Lightning Electromagentic Fields

E. Le Boudec; F. Rachidi; D. Mestriner; R. Procopio; M. Rubinstein 

2025. XVIII International Symposium on Lightning Protection (SIPDA 2025), Thessaloniki, Greece, 2025-09-21 – 2025-09-26.

Electromagnetic Time Reversal for Power System Reliability

A. Ragusa; H. Sasse; A. Duffy; F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein et al. 

2025. 2025 URSI Asia-Pacific Radio Science Meeting, Sydney, Australia, 2025-08-17 – 2025-08-22. DOI : 10.46620/URSIAPRASC25/VPYT5063.

Reconciling Super-Resolution Imaging Predictions from the Time Reversal Cavity and Fourier Optics

E. Le Boudec; H. Karami; F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein; F. Vega 

2025. 2025 URSI Asia-Pacific Radio Science Meeting, Sydney, Australia, 2025-08-17 – 2025-08-22.

Fault Location in Multi-Conductor Transmission Lines Using Electromagnetic Time Reversal: The Extended Bounded Phase Property

P. Xiao; Z. Wang; H. Karami; M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi-Haeri 

2025. URSI Asia-Pacific Radio Science Meeting, Sydney, Australia, 2025-08-17 – 2025-08-22. DOI : 10.46620/URSIAPRASC25/THHL6066.

Theses

Subwavelength Time-Reversal Imaging and Multipole Expansions in Anisotropic Media: Theory and Applications

E. P. J. Le Boudec / F. Rachidi-Haeri; J. F. Vega Stavro (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2025. 

Working Papers

Similarities in the Initiation of Upward Positive and Downward Negative Lightning Flashes

T. Oregel-Chaumont; M. Azadifar; A. Šunjerga; M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi 

2025

2024

Journal Articles

High-frequency transients in buried insulated wires: Transmission line simulations and experimental validation

R. Silva Alipio; N. Figueiredo Duarte; F. Rachidi-Haeri 

Electric Power Systems Research. 2024. Vol. 237, p. 110993. DOI : 10.1016/j.epsr.2024.110993.

An Engineering Model to Represent Positive Return Strokes—An Extension of the Modified Transmission Line (MTL) Model

V. Cooray; F. Rachidi-Haeri; M. Rubinstein 

Atmosphere. 2024. Vol. 15, num. 11. DOI : 10.3390/atmos15111265.

Landmine Detection Using Electromagnetic Time Reversal-Based Methods: 1. Classical TR, Iterative TR, DORT and TR-MUSIC

H. Karami; A. Koch; C. Romero; M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi-Haeri 

Radio Science. 2024. Vol. 59, num. 10. DOI : 10.1029/2024RS007971.

Landmine Detection Using Electromagnetic Time Reversal‐Based Methods: 2. Performance Analysis of TR‐MUSIC

H. Karami; A. Koch; C. A. Romero Romero; M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi-Haeri 

Radio Science. 2024. Vol. 59, num. 10. DOI : 10.1029/2024rs007972.

Physics and technology of Laser Lightning Control

T. Produit; J. Kasparian; F. Rachidi-Haeri; M. Rubinstein; A. Houard et al. 

Reports on Progress in Physics. 2024. Vol. 87. DOI : 10.1088/1361-6633/ad7bc8.

Assessment of the accuracy of the modal-domain line models with real and frequency-independent transformation matrix for electromagnetic transient simulation in lines with underbuilt cables

L. A. Rezende; N. Duarte; R. Alipio; A. De Conti 

Electric Power Systems Research. 2024. Vol. 234, p. 110500. DOI : 10.1016/j.epsr.2024.110500.

Propagation Effects of Slanted Narrow Bipolar Events: A Rebounding‐Wave Model Study

D. Li; A. Luque; F. Rachidi-Haeri; M. Rubinstein; T. Neubert et al. 

Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres. 2024. Vol. 129, num. 14. DOI : 10.1029/2023jd040497.

Concrete Encased Grounding: Lightning Response Analysis Considering the Frequency Dependence of Soil

G. V. N. Bezerra; F. A. Moreira; T. V. Ferreira; R. Alipio 

IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility. 2024. Vol. 66, num. 3, p. 879 – 889. DOI : 10.1109/TEMC.2024.3384145.

Rigorous Assessment of Natural Frequencies of Fault-Originated Travelling Waves

Z. Wang; H. Karami; M. Paolone; P. L. Dragotti 

IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery. 2024. Vol. –, num. –, p. 1 – 4. DOI : 10.1109/TPWRD.2024.3405727.

Time-reversed electromagnetic fields in anisotropic media

E. Le Boudec; N. Mora; F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein; F. Vega 

Optics Letters. 2024. Vol. 49, num. 7, p. 1820 – 1823. DOI : 10.1364/OL.510604.

Spatiotemporal energy‐density distribution of time‐reversed electromagnetic fields

E. Le Boudec; H. Karami; N. Mora Parra; F. Rachidi-Haeri; M. Rubinstein et al. 

IET Science, Measurement & Technology. 2024.  p. 1 – 12. DOI : 10.1049/smt2.12196.

The time-domain Cartesian multipole expansion of electromagnetic fields

E. Le Boudec; C. Kasmi; N. Mora Parra; F. Rachidi-Haeri; E. Radici et al. 

Scientific Reports. 2024. Vol. 14, num. 1. DOI : 10.1038/s41598-024-58570-1.

Partial discharge localization in power transformer tanks using machine learning methods

F. Khodaveisi; H. Karami; M. Z. Karimpour; M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi 

Scientific Reports. 2024. Vol. 14, num. 11785. DOI : 10.1038/s41598-024-62527-9.

Electromagnetic time reversal for online partial discharge location in power cables: Influence of interfering reflections from grid components

A. Ragusa; P. A. A. F. Wouters; H. Sasse; A. Duffy; F. Rachidi-Haeri et al. 

IET Science, Measurement & Technology. 2024.  p. 1 – 8. DOI : 10.1049/smt2.12197.

Direct observations of X-rays produced by upward positive lightning

T. Oregel-Chaumont; A. Sunjerga; P. Hettiarachchi; V. Cooray; M. Rubinstein et al. 

Scientific Reports. 2024. Vol. 14, num. 1. DOI : 10.1038/s41598-024-58520-x.

High-frequency response of a hemispherical grounding electrode

A. Sunjerga; M. Rubinstein; D. Poljak; M. Despalatović; G. Petrović et al. 

Electric Power Systems Research. 2024. Vol. 226, p. 109877. DOI : 10.1016/j.epsr.2023.109877.

Heuristic Estimation of the Vacuum Energy Density of the Universe: Part II-Analysis Based on Frequency Domain Electromagnetic Radiation

V. Cooray; G. Cooray; M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi 

Journal of Electromagnetic Analysis and Applications. 2024. Vol. 16, num. 01, p. 1 – 9. DOI : 10.4236/jemaa.2024.161001.

Mountaintop Gamma Ray Observations of Three Terrestrial Gamma‐Ray Flashes at the Säntis Tower, Switzerland With Coincident Radio Waveforms

J. M. Chaffin; D. M. Smith; J. Lapierre; S. Cummer; J. Ortberg et al. 

Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres. 2024. Vol. 129, num. 2. DOI : 10.1029/2023JD039761.

Conference Papers

On the correction of the transient ground resistance at early times in lightning surge propagation studies

H. Kohlmann; D. Kuklin; W. Schulz; F. Rachidi 

2024. 37th International Conference on Lightning Protection, Dresden, Germany, 2024-09-01 – 2024-09-07.

Application of Benford’s Law to Continental-Scale Lightning Data

E. Mansouri; M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi 

2024. 37th International Conference on Lightning Protection, Dresden, Germany, 2024-09-01 – 2024-09-07.

Single-Sensor Machine Learning Based Lightning Localization Using Lightning Induced Voltages

M. Asadi; N. Ravichandran; S. Rajabi; T. Miki; H. Karami et al. 

2024. 37th International Conference on Lightning Protection, Dresden, Germany, 2024-09-01 – 2024-09-07.

Exploring the Cooray-Diendorfer Return Stroke Model: Unraveling the Mechanism Behind the Diminished Propagation Speed of Electromagnetic Waves in Dielectric Media

V. Cooray; G. Cooray; F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein 

2024. 37th International Conference on Lightning Protection, Dresden, Germany, 2024-09-01 – 2024-09-07.

Application of the Smorgonskiy Method for the Estimation of Upward Lightning Incidence on Tall Towers Using WWLLN Data – Preliminary Results

L. Pini; D. Baissac; G. Nicora; M. Barle; E. Mansouri et al. 

2024. 37th International Conference on Lightning Protection, Dresden, Germany, 2024-09-01 – 2024-09-07.

Field-Induced Voltages and Currents on Buried Cables: Accurate As-sessment of Lossy Ground Effects

N. Duarte; R. Alipio; F. Rachidi 

2024. 37th International Conference on Lightning Protection, Dresden, Germany, 2024-09-01 – 2024-09-07.

An EMTP-Compatible Frequency-Dependent Model for Vertical Grounding Rods for Transient Studies

R. Alipio; N. Duarte; N. Ravichandran; A. Andreotti; F. Rachidi 

2024. 37th International Conference on Lightning Protection, Dresden, Germany, 2024-09-01 – 2024-09-07.

High-Frequency Electromagnetic Field Coupling to Infinite Single and Double Helical Wires

S. Tkachenko; F. Middelstaedt; R. Vick; F. Rachidi 

2024. Global Electromagnetics International Conference (GlobalEM 2024), Austin, TX, 2024-07-14 – 2024-07-19.

Towards low-cost single-port imaging with a resonant metalens

E. Le Boudec; F. Rachidi-Haeri; F. Vega; H. Karami 

2024. Global Electromagnetics International Conference (GlobalEM 2024), Austin, TX, 2024-07-14 – 2024-07-19.

High-Resolution Time Reversal Multiple Signal Classification for Enhanced Landmine Localization

H. Karami; M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi-Haeri; A. Koch; C. Romero 

2024. Global Electromagnetics International Conference (GlobalEM 2024), Austin, TX, 2024-07-14 – 2024-07-19.

High Resolution Time-Reversal Imaging: A Comparison between Time-Reversal MUSIC and DORT

H. Karami; C. Romero; A. Koch; M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi-Haeri 

2024. 4th URSI Atlantic Radio Science Meeting, Gran Canaria, Spain, 2024-05-19 – 2024-05-24.

Mixed Mode of Charge Transfer During an Upward Positive Flash at Säntis Tower

T. Oregel-Chaumont; A. Šunjerga; M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi 

2024. European Geosciences Union General Assembly 2024, Vienna, Austria,, 2024-04-14 – 2024-04-19. DOI : 10.5194/egusphere-egu24-20882.

An Efficient Machine Learning Model for Lightning Localization via Lightning-Induced Voltages on Transmission Lines

M. Asadi; H. Karami; S. Rajabi; M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi 

2024. 4th URSI Atlantic Radio Science Meeting, Gran Canria, Spin, 2024-05-19 – 2024-05-24. DOI : 10.46620/URSIATRASC24/GJJW7320.

Inexpressibility of fields radiated by Cartesian multipole moments as spherical harmonics in anisotropic media

E. Le Boudec; M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi-Haeri; F. Vega 

2024. 4th URSI Atlantic Radio Science Meeting, Gran Canaria, Spain, 2024-05-19 – 2024-05-24.

Exploring Electromagnetic Time-Reversal as a Method to Monitor Cable Temperature in Medium-Voltage Networks

A. Ragusa; P. A. Wouters; H. Sasse; A. Duffy; F. Rachidi et al. 

2024. 10 International Conference on Condition Monitoring and Diagnosis, Gangneung, Korea, Republic of, 2024-10-20 – 2024-10-24. p. 196 – 199. DOI : 10.23919/CMD62064.2024.10766094.

Metamaterial-enabled localization of electrostatic discharges using time reversal

E. Le Boudec; D. Martinez; N. Mora; M. Rubinstein; F. Vega et al. 

2024. IEEE International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility, Signal and Power Integrity, Phoenix, United States, 2024-08-05 – 2024-08-09. DOI : 10.1109/EMCSIPI49824.2024.10705638.

Book Chapters

Semi-analytical gray-box modeling of antennas in the time domain and application to impulse radiating antennas

E. Le Boudec; N. Mora; M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi-Haeri; F. Vega 

Recent Advances in High-Power Electromagnetics; SciTech Publishing Inc., 2024. p. 11 – 28.

Working Papers

Underlying Physical Mechanisms in Upward Positive Flashes

T. Oregel-Chaumont; A. Sunjerga; Kasparian; M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi-Haeri 

2024

Datasets

Dataset for Mt. Säntis Upward Positive Flash on July 24, 2021, at 16:24 UTC

T. Oregel-Chaumont; A. Šunjerga; J. Kasparian; M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi 

2024.

2023

Journal Articles

Lightning Nowcasting Using Solely Lightning Data

E. Mansouri; A. Mostajabi; C. Tong; M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi 

Atmosphere. 2023. Vol. 14, num. 12, p. 1713. DOI : 10.3390/atmos14121713.

A Comprehensive Analysis on the Influence of the Adopted Cumulative Peak Current Distribution in the Assessment of Overhead Lines Lightning Performance

D. Conceicao; R. Alipio; I. J. S. Lopes; W. Chisholm 

Energies. 2023. Vol. 16, num. 15, p. 5836. DOI : 10.3390/en16155836.

Closed-Form Expressions for the Calculation of the Ground-Return Impedance and Admittance of Underground Cables

A. De Conti; N. Duarte; R. Alipio 

Ieee Transactions On Power Delivery. 2023. Vol. 38, num. 4, p. 2891 – 2900. DOI : 10.1109/TPWRD.2023.3264614.

Tower-foot grounding model for EMT programs based on transmission line theory and Marti’s model

R. Alipio; A. De Conti; F. Vasconcellos; F. Moreira; N. Duarte et al. 

Electric Power Systems Research. 2023. Vol. 223, p. 109584. DOI : 10.1016/j.epsr.2023.109584.

Correlated insulator collapse due to quantum avalanche via in-gap ladder states

J. E. Han; C. Aron; X. Chen; I. Mansaray; J-H. Han et al. 

Nature Communications. 2023. Vol. 14, num. 1, p. 2936. DOI : 10.1038/s41467-023-38557-8.

Importance of Ground Return Parameters in Transient Analysis of Overhead Wires

N. Figueiredo Duarte; R. Silva Alipio; F. Rachidi-Haeri 

URSI Radio Science Letters. 2023. Vol. 5. DOI : 10.46620/23-0024.

Singular Behavior Analysis of Green’s Functions in Uniaxial Media Using Ordinary Differential Equations

E. Le Boudec; N. Mora; J. Mosig; F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein et al. 

URSI Radio Science Letters. 2023. Vol. 5. DOI : 10.46620/23-0016.

Small-argument analytical expressions for the calculation of the ground-return impedance and admittance of underground cables

A. De Conti; N. Duarte; R. Alipio; O. E. S. Leal 

Electric Power Systems Research. 2023. Vol. 220, p. 109299. DOI : 10.1016/j.epsr.2023.109299.

Exact Expressions for Lightning Electromagnetic Fields: Application to the Rusck Field-To-Transmission Line Coupling Model

V. Cooray; G. Cooray; M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi-Haeri 

Atmosphere. 2023. Vol. 14, num. 2, p. 350. DOI : 10.3390/atmos14020350.

Influence of a lossy ground on the lightning performance of overhead transmission lines

R. Alipio; A. De Conti; N. Duarte; F. Rachidi-Haeri 

Electric Power Systems Research. 2023. Vol. 214, p. 108951. DOI : 10.1016/j.epsr.2022.108951.

Hints of the Photonic Nature of the Electromagnetic Fields in Classical Electrodynamics

V. Cooray; G. Cooray; M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi 

Journal of Electromagnetic Analysis and Applications. 2023. Vol. 15, num. 03, p. 25 – 42. DOI : 10.4236/jemaa.2023.153003.

Computation of the attenuation function of the lightning return-stroke current from electromagnetic fields measured in a short-duration time-window — Part II: Numerical implementation

R. Aramini; M. Brignone; D. Mestriner; M. Pastorino; R. Procopio et al. 

Electric Power Systems Research. 2023. Vol. 221, p. 109410. DOI : 10.1016/j.epsr.2023.109410.

Assessment of the Feasibility of Applying the Electromagnetic Time Reversal Theory to Locate Defects in Grounding Electrodes

R. Alipio; N. Duarte; H. Karami; M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi 

Energies. 2023. Vol. 16, num. 13, p. 5104. DOI : 10.3390/en16135104.

A review of the modeling approaches of the lightning M-component with special attention to their current and electric field characteristics

Q. Li; M. Azadifar; M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi-Haeri; C. A. Nucci et al. 

Electric Power Systems Research. 2023. Vol. 215, p. 108977. DOI : 10.1016/j.epsr.2022.108977.

Ionospheric Variations Induced by Thunderstorms in the Central Region of Argentina during the RELAMPAGO–CACTI Campaign

C. I. Villagrán Asiares; M. G. Nicora; A. Meza; M. P. Natali; E. E. Ávila et al. 

Atmosphere. 2023. Vol. 14, num. 9, p. 1386. DOI : 10.3390/atmos14091386.

Heuristic Estimation of the Vacuum Energy Density of the Universe: Part I—Analysis Based on Time Domain Electromagnetic Radiation

V. Cooray; G. Cooray; M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi-Haeri 

Journal of Electromagnetic Analysis and Applications. 2023. Vol. 15, num. 06, p. 73 – 81. DOI : 10.4236/jemaa.2023.156006.

Assessment of the transmission line theory in the modeling of multiconductor underground cable systems for transient analysis using a full-wave FDTD method

N. Duarte; A. De Conti; R. Silva Alipio; F. Rachidi-Haeri 

Electric Power Systems Research. 2023. Vol. 223, p. 109570. DOI : 10.1016/j.epsr.2023.109570.

A review of time reversal-based methods applied to fault location in power networks

Z. Wang; S. He; R. Razzaghi; M. Paolone; Y. Xie et al. 

Frontiers in Energy Research. 2023. Vol. 10. DOI : 10.3389/fenrg.2022.1060938.

Current propagation type self-consistent leader-return stroke model

V. Cooray; M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi 

Electric Power Systems Research. 2023. Vol. 217, p. 109102. DOI : 10.1016/j.epsr.2022.109102.

Computation of the attenuation function of the lightning return-stroke current from electromagnetic fields measured in a short-duration time-window, Part I: Theoretical investigation

R. Aramini; M. Brignone; D. Mestriner; M. Pastorino; R. Procopio et al. 

Electric Power Systems Research. 2023. Vol. 221, p. 109392. DOI : 10.1016/j.epsr.2023.109392.

Laser-guided lightning

A. Houard; P. Walch; T. Produit; V. Moreno; B. Mahieu et al. 

Nature Photonics. 2023. DOI : 10.1038/s41566-022-01139-z.

Conference Papers

On the behavior of Green’s function along the distinguished axis of uniaxial media

E. Le Boudec; N. Mora; F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein; F. Vega 

2023. XXXVth URSI General Assembly and Scientific Symposium, Sapporo, Japan, August 19-26, 2023.

Assessment of the Transmission Line Theory in the Modeling of Multiconductor Underground Cable Systems for Transient Analysis Using a Full-Wave FDTD Method

N. Duarte; A. De Conti; R. Alipio; F. Rachidi 

2023. International Conference on Power Systems Transients, Thessaloniki, Greece, June 11-15, 2023.

Time Reversal to Localise Multiple Partial Discharges in Power Cables

A. Ragusa; H. Sasse; A. Duffy; F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein 

2023. International Symposium on High Voltage Engineering, Glascow, UK, 28 August – 1 September, 2023.

Open-source FDTD solvers: The applicability of Elecode, gprMax and MEEP for simulations of lightning EM fields

H. Kohlmann; D. Kuklin; W. Schulz; F. Rachidi 

2023. Joint International Symposium on Lightning Protection (SIPDA) & CIGRE International Colloquium on Lightning and Power Systems, Suzhou, China, October 9-13, 2023.

An Exceptional Lightning Research Facility in the Swiss Alps

F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein 

2023. XXXVth URSI General Assembly and Scientific Symposium, Sapporo, Japan, August 19-26, 2023.

Verification of an EMI-compliant monitor and its vulnerabilities from a data security point of view

D. Martinez; A. Alneyadi; I. Yahi; F. Rachidi; C. Kasmi 

2023. XXXVth URSI General Assembly and Scientific Symposium, Sapporo, Japan, August 19-26, 2023.

Fundamentals of Coupling of Lightning Fields to Overhead Lines

M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi; V. Cooray 

2023. Joint International Symposium on Lightning Protection (SIPDA) & CIGRE International Colloquium on Lightning and Power Systems, Suzhou, China, October 9-13, 2023.

On the Use the Electromagnetic Time Reversal Theory to Locate Breakpoints in Grounding Electrodes

R. Alipio; N. Duarte; H. Karami; M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi 

2023. Joint International Symposium on Lightning Protection (SIPDA) & CIGRE International Colloquium on Lightning and Power Systems, Suzhou, China, October 9-13, 2023.

An FDTD-Based Formulation for Solving the Transmission Line Equations for a Bare Wire Buried in a Dispersive Soil

N. Duarte; R. Alipio; F. Rachidi 

2023. Joint International Symposium on Lightning Protection (SIPDA) & CIGRE International Colloquium on Lightning and Power Systems, Suzhou, China, October 9-13, 2023.

Laser-guided lightning using kHz filamentation at 1030 nm

A. Houard; P. Walch; T. Produit; V. Moreno; B. Mathieu et al. 

2023. Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics/Europe (CLEO/Europe 2023) and European Quantum Electronics Conference (EQEC 2023), Munich, Germany, June 26-30, 2023.

Lightning Incidence Analysis with Special Attention to Wind Turbines

A. Smorgonskii; F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein 

2023. Joint International Symposium on Lightning Protection (SIPDA) & CIGRE International Colloquium on Lightning and Power Systems, Suzhou, China, October 9-13, 2023S.

An Overview of the Propagation and Surge Characteristics of Interconnected Wind Turbine Grounding Systems

R. Alipio; K. Yamamoto; F. Rachidi 

2023. International Conference on Grounding and Lightning Physics and Effects, Belo Horizonte, Brazil, May 9-12, 2023.

Pynoza: A Python framework for the time-domain multipole expansion of electromagnetic fields in Cartesian coordinates

E. Le Boudec; N. Mora; F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein; F. Vega 

2023. XXXVth URSI General Assembly and Scientific Symposium, Sapporo, Japan, August 19-26, 2023.

Lightning Localization Using Three-Dimensional Time Reversal MUltiple SIgnal Classification (TR-MUSIC) Algorithm

S. Rajabi; H. Karami; M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi 

2023. XXXVth URSI General Assembly and Scientific Symposium, Sapporo, Japan, August 19-26, 2023. DOI : 10.23919/URSIGASS57860.2023.10265493.

Portability of Single-Station ML.Based Lightning Nowcasting Models

E. Mansouri; A. Mostajabi; H. Kohlmann; C. Tong; M. Rubinstein et al. 

2023. Joint International Symposium on Lightning Protection (SIPDA) & CIGRE International Colloquium on Lightning and Power Systems, Suzhou, China, October 9-13, 2023.

Assessment of the Transient Response of Wind Turbine Grounding Systems to Upward Negative Lightning

R. Alipio; F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein; M. Azadifar 

2023. Joint International Symposium on Lightning Protection (SIPDA) & CIGRE International Colloquium on Lightning and Power Systems, Suzhou, China, October 9-13, 2023.

On the Efficiency of MW-FDTD Methods Based on Parallel Computing Using OpenMP, OpenACC, and CUDA Python: Application to Lightning Electromagnetic Fields

S. Mohammadi; H. Karami; M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi 

2023. Joint International Symposium on Lightning Protection (SIPDA) & CIGRE International Colloquium on Lightning and Power Systems, Suzhou, China, 2023-10-09 – 2023-10-13.

Guiding Lightning with High-Power Lasers: experiments at the Säntis Tower in Switzerland

F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein 

2023. International Conference on Grounding and Lightning Physics and Effects, Belo Horizonte, Brazil, May 9-12, 2023.

Can Knowledge Transfer Techniques Compensate for the Limited Myocardial Infarction Data by Leveraging Haemodynamics? An in silico Study

R. Tenderini; F. Betti; O. Y. Senouf; O. Muller; S. Deparis et al. 

2023. 21st International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Medicine (AIME), Portoroz, SLOVENIA, 2023-06-12 – 2023-06-15. p. 218 – 228. DOI : 10.1007/978-3-031-34344-5_26.

On the use of photovoltaic modules as lightning detection sensors

R. Barmak; M. Paolone; H. Kohlmann; Marcos Rubinstein; F. Mondada et al. 

2023. Joint International Symposium on Lightning Protection (SIPDA) & CIGRE International Colloquium on Lightning and Power Systems, Suzhou, China, October 9-13, 2023.

Comparison of Different Formulations to Compute the Ground Return Parameters in the Analysis of High-Frequency Pulse Propagation Along a Wire Above a Lossy Ground

R. Alipio; N. Duarte; F. Rachidi 

2023. XXXVth URSI General Assembly and Scientific Symposium, Sapporo, Japan, August 19-26, 2023. DOI : 10.23919/URSIGASS57860.2023.10265582.

Book Chapters

Modeling lightning strikes to tall towers

F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein 

Lightning Electromagnetics; London, UK: IET, 2023.

Lightning interaction with the ionosphere

D. Li; A. Luque; M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi 

Lightning Electromagnetics; London, UK: IET, 2023. p. 375 – 423.

Working Papers

Spatiotemporal energy-density distribution of time-reversed electromagnetic fields

E. Le Boudec; H. Karami; N. Mora Parra; F. Rachidi-Haeri; M. Rubinstein et al. 

2023

2022

Journal Articles

A Prony-based approach for accelerating the lightning electromagnetic fields computation above a perfectly conducting ground

M. Brignone; R. Procopio; M. Nicora; D. Mestriner; F. Rachidi et al. 

Electric Power Systems Research. 2022. Vol. 210, p. 108125. DOI : 10.1016/j.epsr.2022.108125.

Comment on “Straight lightning as a signature of macroscopic dark matter”

V. Cooray; G. Cooray; M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi 

Physical Review. 2022. Vol. D105, num. 8. DOI : 10.1103/PhysRevD.105.088301.

On the reconstruction of the attenuation function of a return-stroke current from the Fourier Transform of finite-duration measurements

R. Aramini; M. Brignone; D. Mestriner; M. Pastorino; R. Procopio et al. 

International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems. 2022. Vol. 142, Part A, p. 108186. DOI : 10.1016/j.ijepes.2022.108186.

EMC Impact of Disturbances Generated by Multiple Sources

H. Karami; M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi-Haeri; C. Perrenoud; E. d. Raemy et al. 

Electronics. 2022. Vol. 11, num. 21, p. 3530. DOI : 10.3390/electronics11213530.

Säntis lightning research facility: a summary of the first ten years and future outlook

F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein 

e & i Elektrotechnik und Informationstechnik. 2022. DOI : 10.1007/s00502-022-01031-2.

The Geometry and Charge of the Streamer Bursts Generated by Lightning Rods under the Influence of High Electric Fields

V. Cooray; H. Jayasinghe; M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi 

Atmosphere. 2022. Vol. 13, num. 12, p. 2028. DOI : 10.3390/atmos13122028.

Partial discharge localization using time reversal: Application to gas insulated switchgear

J. Zohrevand; H. Karami; M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi 

Electric Power Systems Research. 2022. Vol. 212, p. 108655. DOI : 10.1016/j.epsr.2022.108655.

A Self-Consistent Return Stroke Model That Includes the Effect of the Ground Conductivity at the Strike Point

V. Cooray; M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi 

Atmosphere. 2022. Vol. 13, num. 4, p. 593. DOI : 10.3390/atmos13040593.

An Inverse-Filter-Based Method to Locate Partial Discharge Sources in Power Transformers

H. Karami; F. Askari; F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein; W. Sikorski 

Energies. 2022. Vol. 15, num. 6, p. 1988. DOI : 10.3390/en15061988.

Assessment of the Lightning Performance of overhead distribution lines based on Lightning Location Systems data

M. Nicora; D. Mestriner; M. Brignone; M. Bernardi; R. Procopio et al. 

International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems. 2022. Vol. 142, Part A, p. 108230. DOI : 10.1016/j.ijepes.2022.108230.

A Prony-Based Approach for Accelerating the Lightning Electromagnetic Fields Computation: Effect of the Soil Finite Conductivity

M. Brignone; R. Procopio; M. Nicora; D. Mestriner; F. Rachidi et al. 

Electric Power Systems Research. 2022. Vol. 209, p. 108013. DOI : 10.1016/j.epsr.2022.108013.

Partial discharge localization in power transformers using acoustic time reversal

H. Karami; F. Q. Aviolat; M. Azadifar; M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi 

Electric Power Systems Research. 2022. Vol. 206, p. 107801. DOI : 10.1016/j.epsr.2022.107801.

On the Use of Benford’s Law to Assess the Quality of the Data Provided by Lightning Locating Systems

E. Mansouri; A. Mostajabi; W. Schulz; G. Diendorfer; M. Rubinstein et al. 

Atmosphere. 2022. Vol. 13, num. 4, p. 1 – 11, 552. DOI : 10.3390/atmos13040552.

A Compressive Sensing Framework for EMI Source Localization Using a Metalens Structure: Localization Beyond the Diffraction Limit

M. Azadifar; H. Karami; F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein 

IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility. 2022. Vol. 64, num. 1, p. 58 – 65. DOI : 10.1109/TEMC.2020.3041803.

Estimation of Charge Transfer During Long Continuing Currents in Natural Downward Flashes Using Single‐Station E‐Field Measurements

H. Kohlmann; W. Schulz; F. Rachidi 

Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres. 2022. Vol. 127, num. 6, p. 1 – 17, e2021JD036197. DOI : 10.1029/2021JD036197.

Secondary Fast Breakdown in Narrow Bipolar Events

D. Li; A. Luque; F. J. Gordillo‐Vázquez; C. d. Silva; P. R. Krehbiel et al. 

Geophysical Research Letters. 2022. Vol. 49, num. 7, p. e2021GL097452. DOI : 10.1029/2021GL097452.

Conference Papers

The Laser Lightning Rod Project

A. Houard; P. Walch; B. Mahieu; M. Lozano; L. Bizet et al. 

2022. 2022 International Conference on Laser Filamentation COFIL’22, Chania Town, Crete Island, Greece, July 11-15, 2022.

Source Reconstruction Method Using Phase-Less Magnetic Near-Field Measurements: Application of the Method of Moment with Roof-Top Basis Functions

H. Karami; M. Rubinstein; C. Perrenoud; E. de Raemy; P. Kraehenbuehl et al. 

2022. International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC Europe), Gothenburg, SWEDEN, Sep 05-08, 2022. p. 549 – 554. DOI : 10.1109/EMCEUROPE51680.2022.9901126.

An Efficient Computer Code for the Analysis of Grounding Systems Using the Method of Moments

H. Karami; A. Koch; C. Romero; F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein 

2022. Global Electromagnetics International Conference, Abu Dhabi, UAE, November 13-17, 2022.

A Time-Reversal Cavity for Electromagnetic Waves in Transmission Line Networks with Arbitrary Topology

Z. Wang; H. Karami; E. Le Boudec; F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein 

2022. Global Electromagnetics International Conference, Abu Dhabi, UAE, November 13-17, 2022.

X-rays associated with stepping of the dart leader in upward negative lightning discharges at the Säntis Tower: Preliminary results

A. Sunjerga; P. Hettiarachchi; M. Stanley; D. Smith; V. Cooray et al. 

2022. 17th International Conference on Atmopheric Electricity (ICAE), Tel Aviv, Israel, June 19-24, 2022.

Machine Learning Based Lightning Nowcasting using Single-Site Meteorological Observations and Lightning Location Systems Data

A. Mostajabi; E. Mansouri; M. Rubinstein; C. Tong; F. Rachidi 

2022. 36th International Conference on Lightning Protection (ICLP), Cape Town, South Africa, October 2-7, 2022.

Mathematical modeling of electromagnetic fields: From classical functions to Schwartz distributions to Colombeau generalized functions

E. Le Boudec; F. Rachidi-Haeri; N. Mora; M. Rubinstein 

2022. 3rd URSI Atlantic / Asia-Pacific Radio Science Meeting, Gran Canaria, Spain, May 29 – June 3, 2022.

A self-consistent lightning return stroke model capable of predicting the effect of the ground conductivity and the current reflection at the strike point on the generated electromagnetic fields

V. Cooray; M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi 

2022. 17th International Conference on Atmopheric Electricity (ICAE), Tel Aviv, Israel, June 19-24, 2022.

Semi-Analytical Gray-Box Modeling of an Impulse Radiating Antenna

E. Le Boudec; F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein; F. Vega; N. Mora 

2022. Global Electromagnetics International Conference, Abu Dhabi, UAE, November 13-17, 2022..

Guiding lightning with High-Power Lasers: Experiments at the Säntis Tower in Switzerland

F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein 

2022. Global Electromagnetics International Conference, Abu Dhabi, UAE, November 13-17, 2022.

Influence of Different Types of Strokes and Multiple Strike Points on the Lightning Performance of Overhead Distribution Lines

M. Nicora; D. Mestriner; M. Brignone; R. Procopio; E. Fiori et al. 

2022. 36th International Conference on Lightning Protection (ICLP), Capte Town, South Africa, October 2-7, 2022..

Analysis of Lightning Electromagnetic Field Propagation Over Mountainous Terrain using Simultaneous Records of Current and its Electric Field at 380-km Distance

D. Li; M. Azadifar; A. Sunjerga; F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein et al. 

2022. Global Electromagnetics International Conference, Abu Dhabi, UAE, November 13-17, 2022.

FDTD simulations of lightning strikes to the Gaisberg Tower: Comparison with ALDIS sensor measurements and evaluation of the Gaisberg radiation pattern

H. Kohlmann; W. Schulz; F. Rachidi-Haeri 

2022. 36th International Conference on Lightning Protection (ICLP), Cape Town, South Africa, October 2-7, 2022.

Lightning Electromagnetic Fields Computation: An Approach to Reduce the Computational Effort

D. Mestriner; M. Brignone; R. Procopio; M. Nicoara; M. Rossi et al. 

2022. Global Electromagnetics International Conference, Abu Dhabi, UAE, November 13-17, 2022.

X-rays associated with the stepping of upward negative leaders at the Säntis Tower: Preliminary results

A. Sunjerga; P. Hettiarachchi; M. Stanley; D. Smith; J. Chaffin et al. 

2022. European Geophysical Union (EGU) General Assembly, Vienna, Austria, 23–27 May 2022. DOI : 10.5194/egusphere-egu22-11214.

Landmine Detection Using Electromagnetic Time Reversal Based Methods

H. Karami; A. Koch; C. Romero; F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein 

2022. Global Electromagnetics International Conference, Abu Dhabi, UAE, November 13-17, 2022.

A Frequency-Domain Analysis of a Time-Reversal Cavity for Electromagnetic Waves in Transmission Line Networks

Z. Wang; H. Karami; E. Le Boudec; M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi-Haeri 

2022. 3rd URSI Atlantic Radio Science International Conference, Gran Canaria, Spain, 30 May – 4 June 2022. p. 1 – 4. DOI : 10.23919/AT-AP-RASC54737.2022.9814231.

Representation of slow-front lightning currents using a new channel-base function

D. Mestriner; M. Brignone; R. Procopio; A. Piantini; F. Rachidi et al. 

2022. 36th International Conference on Lightning Protection (ICLP), Cape Town, South Africa, October 2-7, 2022.

On the Influence of Luminous-and-Grounded Channel on the Radiated Electric Fields at Close Distance in Rocket-Triggered Lightning

Q. Li; J. He; J. Wang; M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi 

2022. Global Electromagnetics International Conference, Abu Dhabi, UAE, November 13-17, 2022.

Books

Lightning Electromagnetics. Volume 2: Electrical processes and effects (2nd Edition)

 

London, UK: IET, 2022.

Lightning Electromagnetics. Volume 1: Return stroke modelling and electromagnetic radiation (2nd Edition)

 

London, UK: IET, 2022.

Book Chapters

The application of the finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) technique to lightning studies

D. Li; A. Luque; F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein 

Advanced Time Domain Modeling for Electrical Engineering; London, UK: IET, 2022. p. 335 – 370.

Interaction of lightning-generated electromagnetic fields with overhead and underground cables

C. A. Nucci; F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein 

Lightning Electromagnetics. Volume 2: Electrical processes and effects (2nd Edition); London, UK: IET, 2022.

2021

Journal Articles

Characterizing the Reserve Provision Capability Area of Active Distribution Networks: A Linear Robust Optimization Method

M. Kalantar Neyestanaki; F. Sossan; M. Bozorg; R. Cherkaoui 

IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid. 2021. Vol. 11, num. 3, p. 2464 – 2475. DOI : 10.1109/TSG.2019.2956152.

Coordinating Distributed Energy Resources and Utility-Scale Battery Energy Storage System for Power Flexibility Provision Under Uncertainty

M. Kalantar Neyestanaki; R. Cherkaoui 

IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy. 2021. Vol. 12, num. 4, p. 1853 – 1863. DOI : 10.1109/TSTE.2021.3068630.

Modified Transmission Line Model with a Current Attenuation Function Derived from the Lightning Radiation Field—MTLD Model

V. Cooray; M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi 

Atmosphere. 2021. Vol. 12, num. 2, p. 249. DOI : 10.3390/atmos12020249.

Single-Sensor EMI Source Localization Using Time Reversal: An Experimental Validation

H. Karami; M. Azadifar; Z. Wang; M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi-Haeri 

Electronics. 2021. Vol. 10, num. 19, p. 2448. DOI : 10.3390/electronics10192448.

Ionization Waves Enhance the Production of X-rays during Streamer Collisions

V. Cooray; G. Cooray; M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi 

Atmosphere. 2021. Vol. 12, num. 9, p. 1101. DOI : 10.3390/atmos12091101.

Estimation of the Lightning Performance of Overhead Lines Accounting for Different Types of Strokes and Multiple Strike Points

M. Nicora; D. Mestriner; M. Brignone; R. Procopio; E. Fiori et al. 

IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility. 2021. Vol. 63, num. 6, p. 2015 – 2023. DOI : 10.1109/TEMC.2021.3060139.

Analytical Expressions for Lightning Electromagnetic Fields With Arbitrary Channel-Base Current—Part I: Theory

M. Brignone; R. Procopio; D. Mestriner; M. Rossi; F. Delfino et al. 

IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility. 2021. Vol. 63, num. 2, p. 525 – 533. DOI : 10.1109/TEMC.2020.3018199.

A Correlation-Based Electromagnetic Time Reversal Technique to Locate Indoor Transient Radiation Sources

Q. Li; Z. Wang; Y-Z. Xie; F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein 

IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques. 2021. Vol. 69, num. 9, p. 3945 – 3957. DOI : 10.1109/TMTT.2021.3086826.

Electromagnetic Time Reversal Method to Locate Partial Discharges in Power Networks Using 1D TLM Modelling

A. Ragusa; H. Sasse; A. Duffy; F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein 

IEEE Letters on Electromagnetic Compatibility Practice and Applications. 2021. Vol. 3, num. 1, p. 24 – 28. DOI : 10.1109/LEMCPA.2020.3032465.

Bidirectional Recoil Leaders in Upward Lightning Flashes Observed at the Säntis Tower

A. Sunjerga; M. Rubinstein; M. Azadifar; A. Mostajabi; F. Rachidi 

Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres. 2021. Vol. 126, num. 18, p. e2021JD035238. DOI : 10.1029/2021JD035238.

A Closed Time-Reversal Cavity for Electromagnetic Waves in Transmission Line Networks

Z. Wang; F. Rachidi; M. Paolone; M. Rubinstein; R. Razzaghi 

IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation. 2021. Vol. 69, num. 3, p. 1621 – 1630. DOI : 10.1109/TAP.2020.3019348.

A New Channel-Base Lightning Current Formula With Analytically Adjustable Parameters

D. Mestriner; M. Brignone; R. Procopio; A. Piantini; F. Rachidi-Haeri 

IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility. 2021. Vol. 63, num. 2, p. 542 – 549. DOI : 10.1109/TEMC.2020.3009273.

An Effective EMTR-Based High-Impedance Fault Location Method for Transmission Lines

J. An; C. Zhuang; F. Rachidi; R. Zeng 

IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility. 2021. Vol. 63, num. 1, p. 268 – 276. DOI : 10.1109/TEMC.2020.2991862.

Field-to-Transmission Line Coupling Models With Special Attention to the Cooray–Rubinstein Approximation

V. Cooray; M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi 

IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility. 2021. Vol. 63, num. 2, p. 484 – 493. DOI : 10.1109/TEMC.2020.3003534.

On the Initiation of Upward Negative Lightning by Nearby Lightning Activity: An Analytical Approach

A. Sunjerga; M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi; V. Cooray 

Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres. 2021. Vol. 126, num. 5, p. e2020JD034043. DOI : 10.1029/2020JD034043.

Analytical Expressions for Lightning Electromagnetic Fields With Arbitrary Channel-Base Current. Part II: Validation and Computational Performance

D. Mestriner; M. Brignone; R. Procopio; M. Rossi; F. Delfino et al. 

IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility. 2021. Vol. 63, num. 2, p. 534 – 541. DOI : 10.1109/TEMC.2020.3018108.

Localization of Electromagnetic Interference Sources Using a Time-Reversal Cavity

H. Karami; M. Azadifar; A. Mostajabi; P. Favrat; M. Rubinstein et al. 

IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics. 2021. Vol. 68, num. 1, p. 654 – 662. DOI : 10.1109/TIE.2019.2962460.

An experimental validation of partial discharge localization using electromagnetic time reversal

H. Karami; M. Azadifar; M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi 

Scientific Reports. 2021. Vol. 11, num. 1, p. 220. DOI : 10.1038/s41598-020-80660-z.

On the Apparent Non-Uniqueness of the Electromagnetic Field Components of Return Strokes Revisited

V. Cooray; G. Cooray; M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi-Haeri 

Atmosphere. 2021. Vol. 12, num. 10, p. 1319. DOI : 10.3390/atmos12101319.

Revisiting the Calculation of the Early Time HEMP Conducted Environment

N. Mora; B. Daout; M. Nyffeler; C. Romero; F. Rachidi 

IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility. 2021. Vol. 63, num. 1, p. 111 – 124. DOI : 10.1109/TEMC.2020.3008829.

An Extension of the Guided Wave M‐Component Model Taking Into Account the Presence of a Tall Strike Object

Q. Li; F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein; J. Wang; M. Azadifar et al. 

Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres. 2021. Vol. 126, num. 18, p. e2021JD035121. DOI : 10.1029/2021JD035121.

Three-Dimensional FDTD-Based Simulation of Induced Surges in Secondary Circuits Owing to Primary-Circuit Surges in Substations

A. Tatematsu; F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein 

IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility. 2021. Vol. 63, num. 4, p. 1078 – 1089. DOI : 10.1109/TEMC.2021.3049144.

Impact of Frequency-Dependent Soil Models on Grounding System Performance for Direct and Indirect Lightning Strikes

M. Nazari; R. Moini; S. Fortin; F. P. Dawalibi; F. Rachidi 

IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility. 2021. Vol. 63, num. 1, p. 134 – 144. DOI : 10.1109/TEMC.2020.2986646.

Evaluation of Site Errors in LLS Magnetic Direction Finding Caused by Large Hills Using the 3D‐FDTD Technique

H. Kohlmann; W. Schulz; F. Rachidi 

Journal of Geophysical Research: Earth and Space Science. 2021. Vol. 8, num. 10, p. 1 – 15. DOI : 10.1029/2021EA001914.

An Efficient Methodology for the Evaluation of the Lightning Performance of Overhead Lines

D. Mestriner; M. Brignone; R. Procopio; M. Nicora; E. Fiori et al. 

IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility. 2021. Vol. 63, num. 4, p. 1137 – 1145. DOI : 10.1109/TEMC.2021.3054427.

Could Macroscopic Dark Matter (Macros) Give Rise to Mini-Lightning Flashes out of a Blue Sky without Clouds?

V. Cooray; G. Cooray; M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi 

Atmosphere. 2021. Vol. 12, num. 9, p. 1230. DOI : 10.3390/atmos12091230.

Polarity Asymmetry in Lightning Return Stroke Speed Caused by the Momentum Associated with Radiation

V. Cooray; G. Cooray; M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi 

Atmosphere. 2021. Vol. 12, num. 12, p. 1642. DOI : 10.3390/atmos12121642.

The laser lightning rod project

T. Produit; P. Walch; C. Herkommer; A. Mostajabi; M. Moret et al. 

The European Physical Journal Applied Physics. 2021. Vol. 93, num. 1, p. 10504. DOI : 10.1051/epjap/2020200243.

Conference Papers

Mountaintop gamma ray observations of two TGFs at the Santis Tower, Switzerland with coincident radio waveforms characteristic of a RREA current pulse

J. M. Chaffin; D. M. Smith; J. Ortberg; J. Lapierre; M. Rubinstein et al. 

2021. American Geoscience Union 2021 (AGU Fall Meeting 2021), New Orleans, LA & Online Everywhere, USA, December 13-17, 2021.

X-rays observations at the Säntis Tower: Preliminary results

A. Sunjerga; P. Hettiarachchi; D. Smith; M. Rubinstein; V. Cooray et al. 

2021. EGU General Assembly 2021, 19–30 April 2021. DOI : 10.5194/egusphere-egu21-9586.

Säntis Lightning Research Facility Instrumentation

A. Sunjerga; A. Mostajabi; M. Paolone; F. Rachidi; M. Azadifar et al. 

2021. Joint 35th International Conference on Lightning Protection (ICLP) and 16th International Symposium on Lightning Protection (SIPDA), Virtual Conference, September 20-26, 2021.

Simulation of High-Frequency Transients in Overhead Lines Including Frequency-Dependent Soil Parameters: an FDTD Aproach

R. Alipio; A. De Conti; F. Rachidi-Haeri 

2021. Joint 35th International Conference on Lightning Protection (ICLP) and 16th International Symposium on Lightning Protection (SIPDA), Virtual Conference, September 20-26, 2021. DOI : 10.1109/ICLPandSIPDA54065.2021.9627374.

A Current Propagation Type Return Stroke Model Consistent with the Leader Charge Distribution

V. Cooray; M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi-Haeri 

2021. Joint 35th International Conference on Lightning Protection (ICLP) and 16th International Symposium on Lightning Protection (SIPDA), Virtual Conference, September 20-26, 2021.

A Review of the Modeling Approaches for the Lightning M-Component Mode of Charge Transfer

Q. Li; J. Wang; M. Rubinstein; L. Cai; M. Azadifar et al. 

2021. Joint 35th International Conference on Lightning Protection (ICLP) and 16th International Symposium on Lightning Protection (SIPDA), Virtual Conference, September 20-26, 2021.

Recent progress in time reversal applied to lightning location

F. Rachidi-Haeri; M. Rubinstein 

2021. Joint 35th International Conference on Lightning Protection (ICLP) and 16th International Symposium on Lightning Protection (SIPDA), Virtual Conference, September 20-26, 2021.

Laser lightning rod and artificial fog dissipation

J-P. Wolf; T. Produit; M. C. Schroder; P. Walch; C. Herkommer et al. 

2021. Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics Europe / European Quantum Electronics Conference (CLEO/Europe-EQEC), ELECTR NETWORK, Jun 21-25, 2021. DOI : 10.1109/CLEO/Europe-EQEC52157.2021.9542002.

Lightning-Induced Voltages on Overhead Distribution Lines Computed through Analytical Expressions for the Electromagnetic Fields

M. Brignone; R. Procopio; D. Mestriner; M. Rossi; F. Delfino et al. 

2021. Joint 35th International Conference on Lightning Protection (ICLP) and 16th International Symposium on Lightning Protection (SIPDA), Virtual Conference, September 20-26, 2021. p. 1 – 6. DOI : 10.1109/ICLPandSIPDA54065.2021.9627387.

Incidence of Upward Lightning Triggered by Nearby Lightning: A Monte Carlo Simulation

A. Sunjerga; F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein; V. Cooray 

2021. Joint 35th International Conference on Lightning Protection (ICLP) and 16th International Symposium on Lightning Protection (SIPDA), Virtual Conference, September 20-26, 2021.

Lightning-Induced Voltage on an Overhead Transmission Line Terminated with Non-veritical Risers

J. Guo; M. Rubinstein; V. Cooray; F. Rachidi 

2021. 35th International Conference on Lightning Protection (ICLP) / 16th International Symposium on Lightning Protection (SIPDA), ELECTR NETWORK, Sep 20-26, 2021. DOI : 10.1109/ICLPANDSIPDA54065.2021.9627332.

A Method for the Improvement of the Stability in FDTD-Based Numerical Codes Evaluating Lightning-Induced Voltage

D. Mestriner; M. Brignone; R. Procopio; F. Rachidi-Haeri; A. Piantini 

2021. Joint 35th International Conference on Lightning Protection (ICLP) and 16th International Symposium on Lightning Protection (SIPDA), Virtual Conference, September 20-26, 2021. DOI : 10.1109/ICLPandSIPDA54065.2021.9627446.

A data-driven approach for lightning nowcasting with deep learning

A. Mostajabi; E. Mansouri; P. Pad; M. Rubinstein; A. Dunbar et al. 

2021. EGU General Assembly 2021, 19–30 April 2021. DOI : 10.5194/egusphere-egu21-16377.

Theses

Augmenting the performance of impoverished sensor networks using machine learning and time reversal: Application to lightning nowcasting and location

A. Mostajabi / F. Rachidi-Haeri; M. Rubinstein (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2021. 

Lightning to tall structures: Characterization, Modeling and Protection

A. Sunjerga / F. Rachidi-Haeri; M. Rubinstein (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2021. 

Patents

Partial discharge localization using time reversal: application to power transformers and gas-insulated substations

H. Karami; A. Mostajabi; F. Rachidi-Haeri; M. Azadifar; M. Rubinstein 

EP4097493; WO2021152377.

2021.

Apparatus and method for locating cells generating an electrical anomaly in a subject’s body part

E. Sorouchyari; F. Rachidi-Haeri; A. Dadras 

US2022399127; EP4062426; WO2021098948.

2021.

2020

Journal Articles

A Multi-Step Reconfiguration Model for Active Distribution Network Restoration Integrating DG Start-Up Sequences

H. Sekhavatmanesh; R. Cherkaoui 

Ieee Transactions On Sustainable Energy. 2020. Vol. 11, num. 4, p. 2879 – 2888. DOI : 10.1109/TSTE.2020.2980890.

Balancing management of strategic aggregators using non-cooperative game theory

M. Rayati; M. Bozorg; A. M. Ranjbar; R. Cherkaoui 

Electric Power Systems Research. 2020. Vol. 184, p. 106297. DOI : 10.1016/j.epsr.2020.106297.

Modeling Compact Intracloud Discharge (CID) as a Streamer Burst

V. Cooray; G. Cooray; M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi 

Atmosphere. 2020. Vol. 11, num. 5, p. a.n. 549. DOI : 10.3390/atmos11050549.

LMA observations of upward lightning flashes at the Santis Tower initiated by nearby lightning activity

A. Sunjerga; M. Rubinstein; N. Pineda; A. Mostajabi; M. Azadifar et al. 

Electric Power Systems Research. 2020. Vol. 181, p. 106067. DOI : 10.1016/j.epsr.2019.106067.

Characteristics of different charge transfer modes in upward flashes inferred from simultaneously measured currents and fields

L. He; M. Azadifar; Q. Li; M. Rubinstein; V. A. Rakov et al. 

High Voltage. 2020. Vol. 5, num. 1, p. 30 – 37. DOI : 10.1049/hve.2019.0017.

Machine Learning-Based Lightning Localization Algorithm Using Lightning-Induced Voltages on Transmission Lines

H. Karami; A. Mostajabi; M. Azadifar; M. Rubinstein; C. Zhuang et al. 

IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility. 2020. Vol. 62, num. 6, p. 2512 – 2519. DOI : 10.1109/TEMC.2020.2978429.

Electromagnetic Time Reversal Similarity Characteristics and its Application to Locating Faults in Power Networks

Z. Wang; R. Razzaghi; M. Paolone; F. Rachidi-Haeri 

IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery. 2020. Vol. 35, num. 4, p. 1735 – 1748. DOI : 10.1109/TPWRD.2019.2952207.

Latitude and Topographical Dependence of Lightning Return Stroke Peak Current in Natural and Tower-Initiated Negative Ground Flashes

V. Cooray; M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi 

Atmosphere. 2020. Vol. 11, num. 6, p. 560. DOI : 10.3390/atmos11060560.

Impedance and Admittance Formulas for a Multistair Model of Transmission Towers

A. Ametani; N. Triruttanapiruk; K. Yamamoto; Y. Baba; F. Rachidi 

IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility. 2020. Vol. 62, num. 6, p. 2491 – 2502. DOI : 10.1109/TEMC.2020.2976644.

The Upper Bound of the Speed of Propagation of Waves along a Transmission Line

V. Cooray; G. Cooray; F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein 

Progress In Electromagnetics Research M. 2020. Vol. 93, p. 119 – 125. DOI : 10.2528/PIERM20040304.

Time reversal applied to fault location in power networks: Pilot test results and analyses

Z. Wang; R. Razzaghi; M. Paolone; F. Rachidi 

Electrical Power and Energy Systems. 2020. Vol. 114, p. 105382. DOI : 10.1016/j.ijepes.2019.105382.

Assessing the Efficacy of a GPU-Based MW-FDTD Method for Calculating Lightning Electromagnetic Fields Over Large-Scale Terrains

S. Mohammadi; H. Karami; M. Azadifar; M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi-Haeri 

IEEE Letters on Electromagnetic Compatibility Practice and Applications. 2020. Vol. 2, num. 4, p. 106 – 110. DOI : 10.1109/LEMCPA.2020.3020922.

On the Efficiency of OpenACC-aided GPU-Based FDTD Approach: Application to Lightning Electromagnetic Fields

S. Mohammadi; H. Karami; M. Azadifar; F. Rachidi 

Applied Sciences. 2020. Vol. 10, num. 7, p. 2359. DOI : 10.3390/app10072359.

Measurement and Modeling of Both Distant and Close Electric Fields of an M‐Component in Rocket‐Triggered Lightning

Q. Li; F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein; J. Wang; L. Cai et al. 

Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres. 2020. Vol. 125, num. 21, p. e2019JD032300. DOI : 10.1029/2019JD032300.

Locating Transient Directional Sources in Free Space Based on the Electromagnetic Time Reversal Technique

Q. Li; Y-Z. Xie; M-X. Gao; K-J. Li; S-Y. He et al. 

IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility. 2020. Vol. 62, num. 5, p. 2036 – 2044. DOI : 10.1109/TEMC.2020.2966872.

Partial Discharge Localization Using Time Reversal: Application to Power Transformers

H. Karami; M. Azadifar; A. Mostajabi; M. Rubinstein; H. Karami et al. 

Sensors. 2020. Vol. 20, num. 5, p. 1419. DOI : 10.3390/s20051419.

Grounding Resistance of a Hemispheric Electrode Located on the Top of a Finite-Height, Cone-Shaped Mountain

A. Sunjerga; M. Rubinstein; D. Poljak; H. Karami; F. Rachidi-Haeri 

IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility. 2020. Vol. 62, num. 5, p. 1889 – 1892. DOI : 10.1109/TEMC.2020.2974579.

On the Propagation of Lightning-Radiated Electromagnetic Fields Across a Mountain

W. Hou; M. Azadifar; M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi; Q. Zhang 

IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility. 2020. Vol. 62, num. 5, p. 2137 – 2147. DOI : 10.1109/TEMC.2019.2947095.

Numerical and Experimental Validation of Electromagnetic Time Reversal for Geolocation of Lightning Strikes

H. Karami; M. Azadifar; A. Mostajabi; M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi 

IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility. 2020. Vol. 62, num. 5, p. 2156 – 2163. DOI : 10.1109/TEMC.2019.2957531.

On the Stability of FDTD-Based Numerical Codes to Evaluate Lightning-Induced Overvoltages in Overhead Transmission Lines

M. Brignone; D. Mestriner; R. Procopio; A. Piantini; F. Rachidi 

IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility. 2020. Vol. 62, num. 1, p. 108 – 115. DOI : 10.1109/TEMC.2018.2890043.

On the influence of the soil stratification and frequency-dependent parameters on lightning electromagnetic fields

Q. Li; M. Rubinstein; J. Wang; L. Cai; M. Zhou et al. 

Electric Power Systems Research. 2020. Vol. 178, p. 106047. DOI : 10.1016/j.epsr.2019.106047.

The Polarity Reversal of Lightning‐Generated Sky Wave

W. Hou; M. Azadifar; M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi; Q. Zhang 

Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres. 2020. Vol. 125, num. 17, p. 1 – 17, e2020JD032448. DOI : 10.1029/2020JD032448.

An Efficient FDTD Method to Calculate Lightning Electromagnetic Fields Over Irregular Terrain Adopting the Moving Computational Domain Technique

W. Hou; M. Azadifar; M. Rubinstein; Q. Zhang; F. Rachidi 

IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility. 2020. Vol. 62, num. 3, p. 976 – 980. DOI : 10.1109/TEMC.2019.2917282.

Partial Discharge Localization Using Electromagnetic Time Reversal: A Performance Analysis

M. Azadifar; H. Karami; Z. Wang; M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi et al. 

IEEE Access. 2020. Vol. 8, p. 147507 – 147515. DOI : 10.1109/ACCESS.2020.3015973.

An Acoustic Time Reversal Technique to Locate a Partial Discharge Source: Two-Dimensional Numerical Validation

H. Karami; F. Rachidi; M. Azadifar; M. Rubinstein 

IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation. 2020. Vol. 27, num. 6, p. 2203 – 2205. DOI : 10.1109/TDEI.2020.008837.

Conference Papers

Nowcasting Lightning Occurrence Using Machine Learning Techniques: The Challenge of Identifying Outliers

A. Mostajabi; D. Finney; M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi 

2020. EGU General Assembly 2020, Vienna, Austria, May 4-8, 2020. DOI : 10.5194/egusphere-egu2020-22302.

Localization of Electromagnetic Interference Source Using a Time Reversal Cavity: Application of the Maximum Power Criterion

H. Karami; M. Azadifar; A. Mostajabi; M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi 

2020. 2020 IEEE Electromagnetic Compatibility and Signal & Power Integrity Virtual Symposium, [Online event], August 3-28, 2020. p. 598 – 602. DOI : 10.1109/EMCSI38923.2020.9191576.

Investigation of Electromagnetic Field Coupling to a Transmission Line Terminated with Non-Vertical Risers

J. Guo; M. Rubinstein; V. Cooray; F. Rachidi 

2020. 33rd General Assembly and Scientific Symposium of the International-Union-of-Radio-Science, Rome, ITALY, Aug 29-Sep 05, 2020. DOI : 10.23919/URSIGASS49373.2020.9232394.

Theses

Electromagnetic Time Reversal: Theory, Application to Fault Location in Power Networks and Experimental Validation

Z. Wang / F. Rachidi-Haeri; M. Paolone (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2020. 

Book Chapters

Field-to-transmission line coupling models

V. Cooray; C. A. Nucci; A. Piantini; F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein 

Lightning Interaction with Power Systems – Volume 1: Fundamentals and Modelling; United Kingdom: IET, 2020.

Software tools for the lightning performance assessment

A. Borghetti; W. A. Chisholm; F. Napolitano; C. A. Nucci; F. Rachidi et al. 

Lightning Interaction with Power Systems – Volume 2: Applications; London, UK: The Institution of Engineering and Technology IET, 2020.

2019

Journal Articles

Meteorological Aspects of Self-Initiated Upward Lightning at the Santis Tower (Switzerland)

N. Pineda; J. Figueras i Ventura; D. Romero; A. Mostajabi; M. Azadifar et al. 

Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres. 2019. Vol. 124, num. 24, p. 14162 – 14183. DOI : 10.1029/2019JD030834.

The Propagation Effects of Lightning Electromagnetic Fields Over Mountainous Terrain in the Earth-Ionosphere Waveguide

D. Li; A. Luque; F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein; M. Azadifar et al. 

Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres. 2019. Vol. 124, p. 14,198 – 14,219. DOI : 10.1029/2018JD030014.

A New Engineering Model of Lightning M Component That Reproduces Its Electric Field Waveforms at Both Close and Far Distances

M. Azadifar; M. Rubinstein; Q. Li; F. Rachidi; V. Rakov 

Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres. 2019. Vol. 124, p. 14,008 – 14,023. DOI : 10.1029/2019JD030796.

Single-Sensor Source Localization Using Electromagnetic Time Reversal and Deep Transfer Learning: Application to Lightning

A. Mostajabi; H. Karami; M. Azadifar; A. Ghasemi; M. Rubinstein et al. 

Scientific Reports. 2019. Vol. 9, num. 1, p. 17372. DOI : 10.1038/s41598-019-53934-4.

Multiple-Station Measurements of a Return-Stroke Electric Field From Rocket-Triggered Lightning at Distances of 68-126 km

J. Wang; Q. Li; L. Cai; M. Zhou; Y. Fan et al. 

IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility. 2019. Vol. 61, num. 2, p. 440 – 448. DOI : 10.1109/TEMC.2018.2821193.

A Study of a Large Bipolar Lightning Event Observed at the Säntis Tower

M. Azadifar; M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi; V. A. Rakov; G. Diendorfer et al. 

IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility. 2019. Vol. 61, num. 3, p. 796 – 806. DOI : 10.1109/TEMC.2019.2913220.

Nonlinear electrical conductivity through the thickness of multidirectional carbon fiber composites

X. Chen; A. Smorgonskiy; J. Li; A. P. Vassilopoulos; M. Rubinstein et al. 

Journal of Materials Science. 2019. Vol. 54, num. 5, p. 3893 – 3903. DOI : 10.1007/s10853-018-3127-1.

On the Modeling of Non-Vertical Risers in the Interaction of Electromagnetic Fields With Overhead Lines

J. Guo; M. Rubinstein; V. Cooray; F. Rachidi 

IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility. 2019. Vol. 61, num. 3, p. 631 – 636. DOI : 10.1109/TEMC.2019.2903335.

Polarimetric radar characteristics of lightning initiation and propagating channels

J. Figueras i Ventura; N. Pineda; N. Besic; J. Grazioli; A. Hering et al. 

Atmospheric Measurement Techniques. 2019. Vol. 12, num. 5, p. 2881 – 2911. DOI : 10.5194/amt-12-2881-2019.

Importance of Taking Into Account the Soil Stratification in Reproducing the Late-Time Features of Distant Fields Radiated by Lightning

Q. Li; J. Wang; F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein; A. Sunjerga et al. 

IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility. 2019. Vol. 61, num. 3, p. 935 – 944. DOI : 10.1109/TEMC.2018.2840702.

Isolated vs. Interconnected Wind Turbine Grounding Systems: Effect on the Harmonic Grounding Impedance, Ground Potential Rise and Step Voltage

A. Sunjerga; Q. Li; D. Poljak; M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi 

Electric Power Systems Research. 2019. Vol. 173, p. 230 – 239. DOI : 10.1016/j.epsr.2019.04.010.

Estimation of the expected annual number of flashovers in power distribution lines due to negative and positive lightning

F. Napolitano; F. Tossani; A. Borghetti; C. A. Nucci; F. Rachidi 

Electric Power Systems Research. 2019. Vol. 176, p. 105956. DOI : 10.1016/j.epsr.2019.105956.

Calculation of the Grounding Resistance of Structures Located on Elevated Terrain

A. Sunjerga; F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein; D. Poljak 

IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility. 2019. Vol. 61, num. 6, p. 1891 – 1895. DOI : 10.1109/TEMC.2018.2877214.

Calculation of High-Frequency Electromagnetic Field Coupling to Overhead Transmission Line Above a Lossy Ground and Terminated With a Nonlinear Load

J. Guo; F. Rachidi; S. V. Tkachenko; Y-Z. Xie 

IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation. 2019. Vol. 67, num. 6, p. 4119 – 4132. DOI : 10.1109/TAP.2019.2902743.

EM Fields Generated by a Scale Model Helical Antenna and Its Use in Validating a Code for Lightning-Induced Voltage Calculation

M. Brignone; D. Mestriner; R. Procopio; M. Rossi; A. Piantini et al. 

IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility. 2019. Vol. 61, num. 3, p. 778 – 787. DOI : 10.1109/TEMC.2019.2911995.

Generalized Electric Field Equations of a Time-Varying Current Distribution Based on the Electromagnetic Fields of Moving and Accelerating Charges

V. Cooray; G. Cooray; M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi 

Atmosphere. 2019. Vol. 10, num. 7, p. 367. DOI : 10.3390/atmos10070367.

On the representation of thin wires inside lossy dielectric materials for FDTD‐based LEMP simulations

A. Tatematsu; F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein 

IEEJ Transactions on Electrical and Electronic Engineering. 2019. Vol. 14, num. 9, p. 1314 – 1322. DOI : 10.1002/tee.22932.

Tower and Path-Dependent Voltage Effects on the Measurement of Grounding Impedance for Lightning Studies

A. Sunjerga; D. S. Gazzana; D. Poljak; H. Karami; K. Sheshyekani et al. 

IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility. 2019. Vol. 61, num. 2, p. 409 – 418. DOI : 10.1109/TEMC.2018.2819693.

Analysis of the lightning production of convective cells

J. Figueras i Ventura; N. Pineda; N. Besic; J. Grazioli; A. Hering et al. 

Atmospheric Measurement Techniques. 2019. Vol. 12, num. 10, p. 5573 – 5591. DOI : 10.5194/amt-12-5573-2019.

Nowcasting lightning occurrence from commonly available meteorological parameters using machine learning techniques

A. Mostajabi; D. L. Finney; M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi 

npj Climate and Atmospheric Science. 2019. Vol. 2, num. 1, p. 41. DOI : 10.1038/s41612-019-0098-0.

Electromagnetic Fields Associated With the M‐Component Mode of Charge Transfer

L. He; F. Rachidi; M. Azadifar; M. Rubinstein; V. A. Rakov et al. 

Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres. 2019. Vol. 124, p. 6791 – 6809. DOI : 10.1029/2018JD029998.

Analysis of a bipolar upward lightning flash based on simultaneous records of currents and 380-km distant electric fields

A. Mostajabi; D. Li; M. Azadifar; F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein et al. 

Electric Power Systems Research. 2019. Vol. 174, p. 105845. DOI : 10.1016/j.epsr.2019.04.023.

Conference Papers

Properties of Direct-Time and Reversed-Time Transfer Functions to Locate Disturbances along Power Transmission Lines

Z. Chen; Z. Wang; M. Paolone; F. Rachidi 

2019. 2019 IEEE Milan PowerTech, Milan, Italy, June 23-27, 2019. p. 1 – 6. DOI : 10.1109/PTC.2019.8810552.

Meteorological conditions during self-initiated upward lightning at the Säntis tower (Switzerland)

J. Montanya; N. Pineda; J. Figueras i Ventura; D. Romero; A. Mostajabi et al. 

2019. AGU Fall Meeting, San Francisco, California, USA, December 9-13, 2019.

FDTD Modeling of Lightning Electromagnetic Field Propagation Over Mountainous Terrain

D. Li; F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein 

2019. 2019 International Applied Computational Electromagnetics Society Symposium (ACES), Miami, FL, USA, April 15-19, 2019.

An Extension of the Guided Wave M-Component Model Taking into Account the Presence of a Tall Strike Object

Q. Li; M. Azadifar; F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein; L. Cai et al. 

2019. 2019 International Symposium on Lightning Protection (XV SIPDA), São Paulo, Brazil, September 30 – October 4, 2019.

On the Influence of an Elevated Terrain on the Grounding Resistance of a Vertical Rod

A. Sunjerga; F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein; D. Poljak 

2019. 19th IEEE International Conference on Environment and Electrical Engineering (EEEIC) / 3rd IEEE Industrial and Commercial Power Systems Europe Conference (I and CPS Europe), Genova, ITALY, Jun 10-14, 2019. DOI : 10.1109/EEEIC.2019.8783741.

Effect of Penetrating Conductors on Shielding Effectiveness of Metallic Enclosures

Z. Wang; N. Mora; C. Romero; M. Nyffeler; F. Rachidi 

2019. Asian Electromagnetic International Conference ASIAEM, Xi’an, China, September 15-20, 2019.

Pulses in Upward Negative Lightning at the Säntis Tower in Northeastern Switzerland

L. He; M. Azadifar; M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi; V. Rakov et al. 

2019. AGU Fall Meeting, San Francisco, California, USA, December 9-13, 2019.

AKUNU Status and Outlook

G. Nicora; M. Labie; J. Ortega; M. Rubinstein; F. Vega et al. 

2019. 2019 International Symposium on Lightning Protection (XV SIPDA), São Paulo, Brazil, September 30 – October 4, 2019.

Using Electromagnetic Time Reversal Similarity Metric to Locate Lightning-Originated Flashovers on Overhead Transmission Lines

Z. Wang; F. Gerini; M. Paolone; C. A. Nucci; F. Rachidi 

2019. 2019 International Symposium on Lightning Protection (XV SIPDA), São Paulo, Brazil, September 30 – October 4, 2019. DOI : 10.1109/SIPDA47030.2019.8951737.

Säntis Lightning Research Facility: A Summary of the First 10 Years and Future Outlook

M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi 

2019. 2019 International Symposium on Lightning Protection (XV SIPDA), São Paulo, Brazil, September 30 – October 4, 2019.

Performance Analysis of the Moving Computational Domain Technique for the Calculation of Sferics

W. Hou; F. Rachidi; M. Azadifar; M. Rubinstein; Q. Zhang 

2019. 2019 International Symposium on Lightning Protection (XV SIPDA), São Paulo, Brazil, September 30 – October 4, 2019. p. 1 – 3. DOI : 10.1109/SIPDA47030.2019.8951583.

Reduction of a Cone-Shaped Terrain Grounding Resistance by Remote Grounding

A. Sunjerga; F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein; D. Poljak 

2019. 27th International Conference on Software, Telecommunications and Computer Networks (SoftCOM), Split, CROATIA, Sep 19-21, 2019. p. 553 – 556. DOI : 10.23919/SOFTCOM.2019.8903728.

On the Influence of an Elevated Terrain on the Grounding Resistance of a Vertical Rod

A. Sunjerga; F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein; D. Poljak 

2019. 2019 IEEE International Conference on Environment and Electrical Engineering ICEEE, Genoa, Italy, June 11-14, 2019. DOI : 10.1109/EEEIC.2019.8783741.

Study of the electromagnetic protection of infrastructures with alternative shielding strategies

N. Mora; Z. Wang; C. Romero; M. Nyffeler; F. Rachidi 

2019. Asian Electromagnetic International Conference ASIAEM, Xi’an, China, September 15-20, 2019.

Measurement and Analysis of the Breakdown Strength of Different Liquid Dielectric Materials

N. Mora; A. Mostajabi; B. Daout; F. Rachidi 

2019. Asian Electromagnetic International Conference ASIAEM, Xi’an, China, September 15-20, 2019.

Swiss Competence Center on Energy Research FURIES – Overview and Contributions in the Area of Power Electronics and Smart Grids

P. Favre-Perrod; J. Biela; M. Carpita; A. Christe; P. Czyz et al. 

2019. 21th European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications (EPE ECCE Europe), Genova, Italy, September, 2-6, 2019. DOI : 10.23919/EPE.2019.8915485.

Effect of Non-Vertical Risers in the Electromagnetic Field Coupling with Overhead Lines

J. Guo; M. Rubinstein; V. Cooray; F. Rachidi; Y. Xie 

2019. Asian Electromagnetic International Conference – ASIAEM 2019, Xi’an, China, September 15-20, 2019.

Field-to-Transmission Line Coupling Models: Recent Progress

F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein 

2019. 2019 International Symposium on Lightning Protection (XV SIPDA), São Paulo, Brazil, September 30 – October 4, 2019.

Polarity asymmetry in return stroke speed caused by the momentum associated with radiation

V. Cooray; M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi 

2019. 2019 International Symposium on Lightning Protection (XV SIPDA), São Paulo, Brazil, September 30 – October 4, 2019.

Polarimetric radar characteristics of lightning initiation and propagating channels

J. Figueras i Ventura; N. Pineda; N. Besic; J. Grazioli; A. Hering et al. 

2019. 39th International Conference on Radar Meteorology, Nara, Japan, September 16-19, 2019.

Locating Lightning Using Electromagnetic Time Reversal: Application of the Minimum Entropy Criterion

H. Karami; A. Mostajabi; M. Azadifar; Z. Wang; M. Rubinstein et al. 

2019. 2019 International Symposium on Lightning Protection (XV SIPDA), São Paulo, Brazil, September 30 – October 4, 2019. DOI : 10.1109/SIPDA47030.2019.8951562.

Some Optimization Techniques of Lightning Field Calculations

M. Rubinstein; A. Sunjerga; F. Rachidi 

2019. Asian Electromagnetic International Conference ASIAEM, Xi’an, China, September 15-20, 2019.

LMA Observation of Upward Bipolar Lightning Flash at the Säntis Tower

A. Sunjerga; M. Rubinstein; A. Mostajabi; M. Azadifar; N. Pineda et al. 

2019. 2019 International Symposium on Lightning Protection (XV SIPDA), São Paulo, Brazil, September 30 – October 4, 2019. DOI : 10.1109/SIPDA47030.2019.8951538.

Two Possible Scenarios for the Formation of Category 1 Bipolar Lightning Flashes

M. Azadifar; Q. Li; M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi; V. A. Rakov et al. 

2019. 11th Asia-Pacific International Conference on Lightning, Hong Kong, China, June 12-14, 2019. DOI : 10.1109/APL.2019.8815954.

Reports

White paper on DC technologies for Switzerland’s electricity transmission and distribution

D. Dujic; M. Paolone; F. Rachidi-Haeri; S. Milovanovic; A. Christe et al. 

2019

2018

Journal Articles

A Semi-Analytical Method to Evaluate Lightning-Induced Overvoltages on Overhead Lines Using the Matrix Pencil Method

J. Guo; Y-Z. Xie; F. Rachidi 

IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery. 2018. Vol. 33, num. 6, p. 2837 – 2848. DOI : 10.1109/TPWRD.2018.2842237.

Remonter le temps jusqu’à la source

M. Paolone; F. Rachidi 

Bulletin.ch. 2018. Vol. 5/2018, p. 20 – 24.

On the Differential Input Impedance of an Electro-Explosive Device

J. J. Pantoja; F. Vega; F. Roman; N. Pena; F. Rachidi 

IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques. 2018. Vol. 66, num. 2, p. 858 – 864. DOI : 10.1109/TMTT.2017.2772801.

A Full-Scale Experimental Validation of Electromagnetic Time Reversal Applied to Locate Disturbances in Overhead Power Distribution Lines

Z. Wang; S. He; B. Liu; R. Razzaghi; M. Paolone et al. 

IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility. 2018. Vol. 60, num. 5, p. 1562 – 1570. DOI : 10.1109/TEMC.2018.2793967.

Effect of Dispersive Soil on the Electromagnetic Response of Buried Wires in the UHF Range

J. J. Pantoja; F. Vega; F. Román; F. Rachidi 

Radio Science. 2018. Vol. 53, num. 7, p. 895 – 905. DOI : 10.1029/2018RS006544.

An improved time marching simulation of distributed multiport networks loaded with nonlinear devices

J. Becerra; F. Vega; F. Rachidi 

International Journal of Numerical Modelling: Electronic Networks, Devices and Fields. 2018. Vol. 31, num. 6, p. e2315. DOI : 10.1002/jnm.2315.

A Simple Formula Expressing the Fields on the Aperture of an Impulse Radiating Antenna Fed by TEM Coplanar Plates

F. Vega; F. Rachidi 

IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation. 2018. Vol. 66, num. 3, p. 1549 – 1552. DOI : 10.1109/TAP.2018.2790263.

Locating lightning strikes and flashovers along overhead power transmission lines using electromagnetic time reversal

R. Razzaghi; M. Scatena; K. Sheshyekani; M. Paolone; F. Rachidi et al. 

Electric Power Systems Research. 2018. Vol. 160, p. 282 – 291. DOI : 10.1016/j.epsr.2018.03.012.

Lorentz Force from a Current-Carrying Wire on a Charge in Motion under the Assumption of Neutrality in the Symmetrical Frame of Reference

A. Šunjerga; F. Sokolić; M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi 

Journal of Modern Physics. 2018. Vol. 09, num. 14, p. 2473 – 2481. DOI : 10.4236/jmp.2018.914159.

Corrections to “Study of the Propagation of Common Mode IEMI Signals Through Concrete Walls”

N. Mora; G. Lugrin; M. Nyffeler; P. Bertholet; M. Rubinstein et al. 

IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility. 2018. Vol. 60, num. 5, p. 1610. DOI : 10.1109/TEMC.2017.2778431.

Norm Criteria in the Electromagnetic Time Reversal Technique for Fault Location in Transmission Lines

S-Y. He; Y-Z. Xie; Z-Y. Wang; F. Rachidi; B-Y. Liu et al. 

IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility. 2018. Vol. 60, num. 5, p. 1240 – 1248. DOI : 10.1109/TEMC.2018.2806892.

Study of the Propagation of Common Mode IEMI Signals Through Concrete Walls

N. Mora; G. Lugrin; M. Nyffeler; P. Bertholet; M. Rubinstein et al. 

IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility. 2018. Vol. 60, num. 2, p. 385 – 393. DOI : 10.1109/TEMC.2017.2729342.

Frequency Response of Electric and Magnetic Fields of Overhead Conductors With Particular Reference to Axial Electric Field

H. Xue; A. Ametani; J. Mahseredjian; Y. Baba; F. Rachidi 

IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility. 2018. Vol. 60, num. 6, p. 2029 – 2032. DOI : 10.1109/TEMC.2017.2763952.

On Non-Uniform Transient Electromagnetic Field Coupling to Overhead Transmission Lines

J. Guo; Y-z. Xie; F. Rachidi; K-j. Li; S-f. Wang 

IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation. 2018. Vol. 66, num. 6, p. 3087 – 3096. DOI : 10.1109/TAP.2018.2821698.

A New Solution for the Evaluation of the Horizontal Electric Fields From Lightning in Presence of a Finitely Conducting Ground

A. Andreotti; F. Rachidi; L. Verolino 

IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility. 2018. Vol. 60, num. 3, p. 674 – 678. DOI : 10.1109/TEMC.2017.2735859.

Evaluation of the Mitigation Effect of the Shield Wires on Lightning Induced Overvoltages in MV Distribution Systems Using Statistical Analysis

M. Brignone; D. Mestriner; R. Procopio; A. Piantini; F. Rachidi 

IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility. 2018. Vol. 60, num. 5, p. 1400 – 1408. DOI : 10.1109/TEMC.2017.2779184.

Transient Responses of Overhead Cables Due to Mode Transition in High Frequencies

H. Xue; A. Ametani; J. Mahseredjian; Y. Baba; F. Rachidi et al. 

IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility. 2018. Vol. 60, num. 3, p. 785 – 794. DOI : 10.1109/TEMC.2017.2737439.

Extension of the Unmatched-Media Time Reversal Method to Locate Soft Faults in Transmission Lines

A. Orlandi; F. Rachidi; M. Paolone 

IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility. 2018. Vol. 60, num. 5, p. 1539 – 1545. DOI : 10.1109/TEMC.2018.2799932.

An Analysis of Current and Electric Field Pulses Associated With Upward Negative Lightning Flashes Initiated from the Säntis Tower

L. He; M. Azadifar; F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein; V. A. Rakov et al. 

Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres. 2018. Vol. 123, num. 8, p. 4045 – 4059. DOI : 10.1029/2018JD028295.

An experimental field study of the grounding system response of tall wind turbines to impulse surges

D. S. Gazzana; A. Smorgonskiy; N. Mora; A. Šunjerga; M. Rubinstein et al. 

Electric Power Systems Research. 2018. Vol. 160, p. 219 – 225. DOI : 10.1016/j.epsr.2018.02.020.

Conference Papers

Experimental Assessment of the Prediction Performance of Dynamic Equivalent Circuit Models of Grid-connected Battery Energy Storage Systems

E. Namor; F. Sossan; E. Scolari; R. Cherkaoui; M. Paolone 

2018. IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Conference Europe (ISGT-Europe), Sarajevo, BOSNIA & HERCEG, Oct 21-25, 2018. DOI : 10.1109/ISGTEurope.2018.8571787.

Time Reversal Applied to Fault Location: A Summary of Experimental Validations

Z. Wang; R. Razzaghi; M. Paolone; F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein et al. 

2018. 2018 American Electromagnetics International Symposium AMEREM, Santa Barbara, California, August 27-31, 2018.

Development of a Lightning Location System Based on Electromagnetic Time Reversal: Technical Challenges and Expected Gain

M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi; M. Stojilovic 

2018. 2018 International Lightning Detection Conference (ILDC), Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA, March 12-15, 2018.

Filectromagnetic Time Reversal Applied to Fault Location: On the Properties of Back-Injected Signals

Z. Wang; R. Razzaghi; M. Paolone; F. Rachidi 

2018. Power Systems Computation Conference (PSCC), Dublin, IRELAND, Jun 11-15, 2018. DOI : 10.23919/PSCC.2018.8449024.

AKUNU: Open Lightning Detection and Atmospheric Data Collection System

G. Nicora; V. Cooray; M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi; F. Roman et al. 

2018. International Conference on Electromagnetics in Advanced Applications ICEAA, Cartagena, Colombia, September 10-14, 2018.

Time Reversal Focusing Property in Mismatched Media

Z. Wang; A. Lowenstein; S. Rahimi; P. Dehkhoda; H. Sadeghi et al. 

2018. 2018 American Electromagnetics International Symposium AMEREM, Santa Barbara, California, August 27-31, 2018.

Evaluation of Ionospheric D Region Parameters Using Simultaneously Measured Lightning Current and 380-km Distant Electric Field

D. Li; A. Luque; F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein 

2018. AGU Fall Meeting, Washington DC, USA, December 10-14, 2018.

An Analysis of Lightning Activity in the Säntis Region through the Big Hiatus in Global Warming

A. Mostajabi; A. Smorgonskii; F. Rachidi; M. Azadifar; M. Rubinstein et al. 

2018. 2018 International Lightning Detection Conference (ILDC), Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA, March 12-15, 2018.

Measurements of lightning currents at Mount Säntis in Switzerland

F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein; M. Paolone 

2018. 2018 High Power Electromagnetics Workshop, Lausanne, Switzerland, February 5, 2018.

Distant Electric Fields from Lightning Return Strokes: Influence of Soil Stratification and Frequency-Dependent Parameters

Q. Li; M. Rubinstein; J. Wang; L. Cai; M. Zhou et al. 

2018. 34th International Conference on Lightning Protection ICLP, Rzeszov, Poland, September 2-7, 2018. DOI : 10.1109/ICLP.2018.8503336.

An Interpretation of Time Reversal Invariant Systems

M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi 

2018. 2nd URSI Atlantic Radio Science Conference, Gran Canaria, Spain, May 28 – June 1, 2018.

Transient Impedance of Interconnected Wind Turbine Grounding Systems

A. Sunjerga; Q. Li; D. Poljak; M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi 

2018. 26th International Conference on Software, Telecommunications and Computer Networks (SoftCOM), CROATIA, Sep 13-15, 2018. p. 397 – 400. DOI : 10.23919/SOFTCOM.2018.8555790.

On the Classification of Self-Triggered versus Other-Triggered Lightning Flashes

A. Sunjerga; A. Mostajabi; N. Pineda; D. Romero; O. Van der Velde et al. 

2018. 34th International Conference on Lightning Protection ICLP, Rzeszov, Poland, September 2-7, 2018. DOI : 10.1109/ICLP.2018.8503322.

Generalized Telegrapher’s Equations for Buried Curved Wires

D. Poljak; D. Cavka; F. Rachidi 

2018. 2nd URSI Atlantic Radio Science Meeting (AT-RASC), Meloneras, SPAIN, May 28-Jun 01, 2018. DOI : 10.23919/URSI-AT-RASC.2018.8471409.

Does the magnetic field from the leader current influence the fine geometrical structure of the lightning channel?

M. Rubinstein; M. Azadifar; A. Sunjerga; F. Rachidi; V. Cooray 

2018. 2018 American Electromagnetics International Symposium AMEREM, Santa Barbara, California, August 27-31, 2018.

Electric Fields Produced by Lightning Strokes Obtained by Ray-Tracing Method

A. Parra; F. Vega; F. Rachidi 

2018. International Conference on Electromagnetics in Advanced Applications ICEAA, Cartagena, Colombia, September 10-14, 2018. p. 613 – 615. DOI : 10.1109/ICEAA.2018.8520523.

Analysis of Location Accuracy of ToA-Based Lightning Location Systems in Mountainous Terrain

D. Li; M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi; G. Diendorfer; W. Schulz 

2018. XVI International Conference on Atmospheric Electricity, Nara, Japan, June 17-22, 2018.

An Update on the Characteristics of Positive Flashes Measured at the Säntis Tower

M. Azadifar; M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi 

2018. International Conference on Electromagnetics in Advanced Applications ICEAA, Cartagena, Colombia, September 10-14, 2018.

Electromagnetic Time Reversal Applied to Fault Location: On the Properties of Back-Injected Signals

Z. Wang; R. Razzaghi; M. Paolone; F. Rachidi 

2018. 20th Power Systems Computation Conference, Dublin, Ireland, June 11-15, 2018.

Mitigation of Lightning-Induced Overvoltages Using Shield Wires: Application of the Response Surface Method

M. Brignone; D. Mestriner; R. Procopio; F. Rachidi; A. Piantini 

2018. 34th International Conference on Lightning Protection ICLP, Rzeszov, Poland, September 2-7, 2018. DOI : 10.1109/ICLP.2018.8503388.

Lightning Measurement Station at the Säntis Tower: An Update on Recent Instrumentation and Data

F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein 

2018. 2018 American Electromagnetics International Symposium AMEREM, Santa Barbara, California, August 27-31, 2018.

LMA Observation of Upward Flashes at Santis Tower: Preliminary Results

A. Mostajabi; N. Pineda; D. Romero; M. Azadifar; O. Van der Velde et al. 

2018. Joint 60th IEEE International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) / IEEE Asia-Pacific Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility (APEMC), Singapore, SINGAPORE, May 14-18, 2018. p. 399 – 402. DOI : 10.1109/ISEMC.2018.8393808.

Extreme Values of Lightning Parameters

A. Smorgonskii; M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi 

2018. 2018 International Lightning Detection Conference (ILDC), Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA, March 12-15, 2018.

On the Impact of Meteorological Conditions on the Initiation of Upward Lightning Flashes from Tall Structures

A. Mostajabi; A. Sunjerga; F. Rachidi; M. Azadifar; A. Smorgonskiy et al. 

2018. 34th International Conference on Lightning Protection ICLP, Rzeszov, Poland, September 2-7, 2018. p. 1 – 5. DOI : 10.1109/ICLP.2018.8503310.

LMA Campaign for the Observation of Upward Lightning at the Säntis Tower During Summer 2017: Preliminary Results

A. Mostajabi; N. Pineda; A. Sunjerga; D. Romero; M. Azadifar et al. 

2018. XVI International Conference on Atmospheric Electricity, Nara, Japan, June 17-22, 2018.

Application of the Singularity Expansion Method (SEM) for Multiconductor Transmission Lines

S. Tkachenko; F. Middelstaedt; J. Nitsch; F. Rachidi; R. Vick et al. 

2018. 2018 American Electromagnetics International Symposium AMEREM, Santa Barbara, California, August 27-31, 2018.

On the Similarity of Electric Field Signatures of Upward and Downward Negative Leaders

M. Azadifar; M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi; V. A. Rakov; D. Pavanello et al. 

2018. 34th International Conference on Lightning Protection ICLP, Rzeszov, Poland, September 2-7, 2018. DOI : 10.1109/ICLP.2018.8503362.

An Analysis of the Distribution of Inter-Flash Time Intervals in the Area of the Santis Tower

A. Sunjerga; M. Rubinstein; G. Diendorfer; F. Rachidi 

2018. 26th International Conference on Software, Telecommunications and Computer Networks (SoftCOM), CROATIA, Sep 13-15, 2018. p. 393 – 396. DOI : 10.23919/SOFTCOM.2018.8555816.

Modeling of EMP Coupling to Lossless MTLs in Time Domain Based on Analytical Gauss-Seidel Iteration Technique

J. Guo; Y. Xie; F. Rachidi 

2018. 2018 Joint IEEE EMC and Asia Pacific EMC Symposium, Singapore, May 14-17, 2018. p. 897 – 902. DOI : 10.1109/ISEMC.2018.8393911.

Time Reversal Applied to Fault Location in Power Networks

M. Paolone; F. Rachidi 

2018. IEEE Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility, Signal Integrity and Power Integrity (EMC, SI & PI), Long Beach, CA, Jul 30-Aug 03, 2018. DOI : 10.1109/EMCSI.2018.8495233.

Modeling of Different Charge Transfer Modes in Upward Flashes Constrained by Simultaneously Measured Currents and Fields

L. He; M. Azadifar; Q. Li; M. Rubinstein; V. A. Rakov et al. 

2018. 2018 Joint IEEE EMC and Asia Pacific EMC Symposium, Singapore, May 14-17, 2018. p. 403 – 407. DOI : 10.1109/ISEMC.2018.8393809.

Theses

Characteristics of Upward Lightning Flashes

M. Azadifar / F. Rachidi-Haeri; M. Paolone (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2018. 

Talks

Cloud-To-Ground Lightning and Wind Turbines (Workshop on Lightning Protection of Wind Turbines)

F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein 

2018 Joint IEEE EMC and Asia Pacific EMC Symposium, Singapore, May 14-17, 2018.

Challenges of Lightning Protection of Modern Wind Turbines (Workshop on Lightning Protection of Wind Turbines)

M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi 

2018 Joint IEEE EMC and Asia Pacific EMC Symposium, Singapore, May 14-17, 2018.

An Introduction to Time Reversal (Workshop on Electromagnetic Time Reversal and Its Application to Electromagnetic Compatibility)

M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi 

2018 IEEE Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility , Signal and Power Integrity, Long Beach, California, July 30 – August 3, 2018.

Time Reversal Applied to Fault Location in Power Network (Workshop on Electromagnetic Time Reversal and Its Application to Electromagnetic Compatibility)

M. Paolone; F. Rachidi 

2018 IEEE Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility , Signal and Power Integrity, Long Beach, California, July 30 – August 3, 2018.

Evaluation of the Mitigation Effect of Shield Wires on Lightning Induced Overvoltages in MV Distribution Systems using Statistical Analysis

M. Brignone; D. Mestriner; R. Procopio; A. Piantini; F. Rachidi 

2018 High Power Electromagnetics Conference, Lausanne, Switzerland, February 5, 2018.

Electromagnetic Time Reversal

M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi 

2018 High Power Electromagnetic Workshop, Lausanne, Switzerland, February 5, 2018.

2017

Journal Articles

Are Standardized Lightning Current Waveforms Suitable for Aircraft and Wind Turbine Blades Made of Composite Materials?

A. Smorgonskiy; F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein; N. V. Korovkin; A. P. Vassilopoulos 

IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility. 2017. Vol. 59, num. 4, p. 1320 – 1328. DOI : 10.1109/TEMC.2017.2682324.

Assessment of the Influence of Losses on the Performance of the Electromagnetic Time Reversal Fault Location Method

R. Razzaghi; G. Lugrin; F. Rachidi; M. Paolone 

IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery Pwrd. 2017. Vol. 32, num. 5, p. 2303 – 2312. DOI : 10.1109/TPWRD.2016.2615887.

Formulation of the Field-to-Transmission Line Coupling Equations in Terms of Scalar and Vector Potentials

V. Cooray; F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein 

IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility. 2017. Vol. 59, num. 5, p. 1586 – 1591. DOI : 10.1109/TEMC.2017.2657891.

Stable Simulation of Multiport Passive Distributed Networks Using Time Marching Method

J. Becerra; F. Vega; A. Tatematsu; F. Rachidi 

IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility. 2017. Vol. 59, num. 2, p. 447 – 453. DOI : 10.1109/TEMC.2016.2613338.

A Technique for Calculating Voltages Induced on Twisted-Wire Pairs Using the FDTD Method

A. Tatematsu; F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein 

IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility. 2017. Vol. 59, num. 1, p. 301 – 304. DOI : 10.1109/TEMC.2016.2604463.

Evaluation of Power System Lightning Performance, Part I: Model and Numerical Solution Using the PSCAD-EMTDC Platform

M. Brignone; F. Delfino; R. Procopio; M. Rossi; F. Rachidi 

IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility. 2017. Vol. 59, num. 1, p. 137 – 145. DOI : 10.1109/TEMC.2016.2601640.

An Alternative Method for Locating Faults in Transmission Line Networks Based on Time Reversal

A. Codino; Z. Wang; R. Razzaghi; M. Paolone; F. Rachidi 

IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility. 2017. Vol. 59, num. 5, p. 1601 – 1612. DOI : 10.1109/TEMC.2017.2671369.

Emergence of Friedmann Equation of Cosmology of a Flat Universe from the Time-Energy Uncertainty Principle

V. Cooray; G. Cooray; F. Rachidi 

Journal of Modern Physics. 2017. Vol. 08, num. 12, p. 1979 – 1987. DOI : 10.4236/jmp.2017.812119.

Lightning Potential Index performances in multimicrophysical cloud-resolving simulations of a back-building mesoscale convective system: The Genoa 2014 event

M. Lagasio; A. Parodi; R. Procopio; F. Rachidi; E. Fiori 

Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres. 2017. Vol. 122, num. 8, p. 4238 – 4257. DOI : 10.1002/2016JD026115.

Evaluation of Power System Lightning Performance—Part II: Application to an Overhead Distribution Network

M. Brignone; F. Delfino; R. Procopio; M. Rossi; F. Rachidi 

IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility. 2017. Vol. 59, num. 1, p. 146 – 153. DOI : 10.1109/TEMC.2016.2601657.

Extrapolation of a Truncated Spectrum With Hilbert Transform for Obtaining Causal Impulse Responses

J. Becerra; F. Vega; F. Rachidi 

IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility. 2017. Vol. 59, num. 2, p. 454 – 460. DOI : 10.1109/TEMC.2016.2613044.

Location Accuracy Evaluation of ToA-Based Lightning Location Systems Over Mountainous Terrain

D. Li; M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi; G. Diendorfer; W. Schulz et al. 

Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres. 2017. Vol. 122, num. 21, p. 11760 – 11775. DOI : 10.1002/2017JD027520.

Mixed-Potential Integral Equation for Full-Wave Modeling of Grounding Systems Buried in a Lossy Multilayer Stratified Ground

H. Karami; K. Sheshyekani; F. Rachidi 

IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility. 2017. Vol. 59, num. 5, p. 1505 – 1513. DOI : 10.1109/TEMC.2017.2655497.

Analysis of lightning-ionosphere interaction using simultaneous records of source current and 380 km distant electric field

M. Azadifar; D. Li; F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein; G. Diendorfer et al. 

Journal of Atmospheric and Solar-Terrestrial Physics. 2017. Vol. 159, p. 48 – 56. DOI : 10.1016/j.jastp.2017.05.010.

Advances in lightning research

V. Cooray; F. Rachidi 

Journal Of Atmospheric And Solar-Terrestrial Physics. 2017. Vol. 154, p. 181 – 181. DOI : 10.1016/j.jastp.2016.10.014.

Conference Papers

Simultaneous Records of Current and 380-km Distant Electric Field of a Bipolar Lightning Flash

A. Mostajabi; M. Azadifar; F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein; G. Diendorfer et al. 

2017. XIV International Symposium on Lightning Protection SIPDA, Natal, Brazil, October 2-6, 2017. p. 183 – 187. DOI : 10.1109/SIPDA.2017.8116921.

Locating Lightning-Originated Flashovers in Power Networks using Electromagnetic Time Reversal

R. Razzaghi; M. Scatena; M. Paolone; F. Rachidi; G. Antonini 

2017. 12th International Conference of Power Systems Transients (IPST), Seoul, Republic of Korea, June 26-29, 2017.

On the Use of Magnetic Current Loop Source Model in Lightning Electromagnetics

D. Poljak; D. Cavka; F. Rachidi 

2017. 32nd URSI General Assembly, Montreal, Canada, August 19-26, 2017. DOI : 10.23919/URSIGASS.2017.8105246.

Revisiting the Calculation of the Early-Time HEMP Conducted Environment

N. Mora; G. Lugrin; J. D. Becerra; P. Bertholet; M. Nyffeler et al. 

2017. Asia Electromagnetics International Symsposium ASIAEM, Bangalore, India, July 23-27, 2017.

Enforcing Delayed Causality Through Spectrum Extrapolation

J. D. Becerra; F. Vega; F. Rachidi 

2017. Asia Electromagnetics International Symsposium ASIAEM, Bangalore, India, July 23-27, 2017.

A Study of Electrical Current Distribution in Anisotropic Materials with Special Reference to Lightning Interaction with Composite Materials

X. Chen; A. Smorgonskii; A. La Fata; R. Procopio; N. Korovkin et al. 

2017. XIV International Symposium on Lightning Protection SIPDA, Natal, Brazil, October 2-6, 2017.

Lightning Performance of Distribution Lines due to Positive and Negative Indirect Lightning Flashes

F. Napolitano; F. Tossani; A. Borghetti; C. A. Nucci; F. Rachidi 

2017. 17th International Conference on Environment and Electrical Engineering, EEEIC’17, Milan, Italy, June 6-9, 2017. DOI : 10.1109/EEEIC.2017.7977777.

A Method to Detect Causality Violations Using Discrete Hilbert Transform

J. D. Becerra; F. Vega; F. Rachidi 

2017. 2017 IEEE International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility and Signal/Power Integrity, Washington DC, USA, August 7-11, 2017. p. 388 – 392. DOI : 10.1109/ISEMC.2017.8077901.

Simultaneous Currents and Electric Fields at Two Distances Associated with an Upward Flash to the Säntis Tower

M. Azadifar; F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein; G. Diendorfer; H. Pichler et al. 

2017. 10th Asia-Pacific International Conference on Lightning, APL 2017, Krabi, Thailand, May 16-19, 2017.

A Study of Upward Flashes Initiated at the Säntis Tower

R. Daher; M. Azadifar; A. Smorgonskiy; J. Zuber; M. Rubinstein et al. 

2017. Asia Electromagnetics International Symsposium ASIAEM, Bangalore, India, July 23-27, 2017.

A Semi-Analytical Simplified Approach to Compute Lightning Radiated Electric Fields at Long Distances Taking into Account Ionospheric Reflection

M. Azadifar; D. Li; M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi 

2017. 32nd URSI General Assembly, Montreal, Canada, August 19-26, 2017. DOI : 10.23919/URSIGASS.2017.8105183.

The use of a potential lightning index in multi-microphysical cloud-resolving simulations of a V-shape convective system

M. Lagasio; A. Parodi; R. Procopio; F. Rachidi; E. Fiori 

2017. European Geosciences Union General Assembly 2017, Vienna, Austria, April 23-28, 2017.

On the Measurement of the Grounding Impedance of Tall Wind Turbines

A. Smorgonskiy; D. Gazzana; N. Mora; M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi 

2017. 12th International Conference of Power Systems Transients (IPST), Seoul, Republic of Korea, June 26-29, 2017.

Time Marching Simulation of Signal Propagation in Power Lines Loaded with Non-Linear devices

J. D. Beccera; F. Vega; F. Rachidi 

2017. 32nd URSI General Assembly, Montreal, Canada, August 19-26, 2017. DOI : 10.23919/URSIGASS.2017.8105249.

Single-End FPGA-Based Fault Location System for Radial/Meshed AC/DC Networks based on the Electromagnetic Time Reversal Theory

R. Razzaghi; M. Paolone; F. Rachidi 

2017. 2017 IEEE PES PowerTech, Manchester, UK, June 18-22, 2017. p. 1 – 7. DOI : 10.1109/PTC.2017.7980832.

Prediction of Lightning Incidence to Tall Structures Before Construction

A. Smorgonskiy; M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi; G. Diendorfer 

2017. 4th International Symposium on Winter Lightning (ISWL2017), Joetsu, Japan, April 12-14, 2017.

A Full-Scale Experimental Test of Electromagnetic Time Reversal Applied to Locate Faults in Power Networks

Z. Wang; S. He; Q. Li; B. Liu; R. Razzaghi et al. 

2017. Asia Electromagnetics International Symsposium ASIAEM, Bangalore, India, July 23-27, 2017.

Evaluation of Lightning‐Induced Overvoltages on a Distribution System: Validation of a Dedicated Code using Experimental Results on a Reduced Scale Model

D. Metriner; M. Brignone; R. Procopio; E. Ginnante; I. Ruggi et al. 

2017. 17th International Conference on Environment and Electrical Engineering, EEEIC’17, Milan, Italy, June 6-9, 2017. DOI : 10.1109/EEEIC.2017.7977636.

On Wind Turbine Impedance Analysis via Different Approaches

A. Sunjerga; F. Rachidi; D. Poljak 

2017. 25th International Conference on Software, Telecommunications and Computer Networks (SoftCOM), Split, CROATIA, SEP 21-23, 2017. p. 314 – 317. DOI : 10.23919/SOFTCOM.2017.8115546.

Experimental Characterization of the Grounding Impedance of Wind Turbines

D. Da Silva Gazzana; A. Smorgonskiy; N. Mora; M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi 

2017. Asia Electromagnetics International Symsposium ASIAEM, Bangalore, India, July 23-27, 2017.

A Large Bipolar Event Recorded at the Säntis Tower

M. Azadifar; G. Diendorfer; M. Paolone; D. Pavanello; F. Rachidi et al. 

2017. 4th International Symposium on Winter Lightning (ISWL2017), Joetsu, Japan, April 12-14, 2017.

Using Electromagnetic Time Reversal to Locate Faults in Transmission Lines: Definition and Application of the Mirrored Minimum Energy Property

Z. Wang; A. Codino; R. Razzaghi; M. Paolone; F. Rachidi 

2017. EMC Europe International Symposium, Angers, France, September 4-8, 2017. DOI : 10.1109/EMCEurope.2017.8094641.

Books

Electromagnetic Time Reversal: Application to EMC and Power Systems

 

Hoboken, NJ 07030, USA: John Wiley & Sons, 2017.

Book Chapters

Time Reversal: A Different Perspective

M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi; M. Paolone 

Electromagnetic Time Reversal: Application to Electromagnetic Compatibility and Power Systems; New Jersey, USA: John Wiley & Sons, 2017. p. 1 – 28.

Electromagnetic Time Reversal Applied to Fault Location in Power Networks

R. Razzaghi; G. Lugrin; M. Paolone; F. Rachidi 

Electromagnetic Time Reversal: Application to Electromagnetic Compatibility and Power Systems; New Jersey, USA: John Wiley & Sons, 2017. p. 217 – 274.

Application of Electromagnetic Time Reversal to Lightning Location

M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi 

Electromagnetic Time Reversal: Application to Electromagnetic Compatibility and Power Systems; New Jersey, USA: John Wiley & Sons, 2017. p. 189 – 216.

2016

Journal Articles

On Lightning Electromagnetic Field Propagation Along an Irregular Terrain

D. Li; M. Azadifar; F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein; M. Paolone et al. 

IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility. 2016. Vol. 58, num. 1, p. 161 – 171. DOI : 10.1109/TEMC.2015.2483018.

Fast Initial Continuous Current Pulses vs Return Stroke Pulses in Tower-initiated Lightning

M. Azadifar; F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein; V. A. Rakov; M. Paolone et al. 

Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres. 2016. Vol. 121, num. 11, p. 6425 – 6434. DOI : 10.1002/2016JD024900.

On instabilities in time marching methods

J. Becerra; F. Vega; F. Rachidi 

Progress In Electromagnetics Research C. 2016. Vol. 68, p. 1 – 10. DOI : 10.2528/PIERC16062905.

An automated FPGA real-time simulator for power electronics and power systems electromagnetic transient applications

R. Razzaghi; M. Mittens; F. Rachidi; M. Paolone 

Electric Power Systems Research. 2016. Vol. 141, p. 147 – 156. DOI : 10.1016/j.epsr.2016.07.022.

Graded-permittivity polymer nanocomposites as superior dielectrics

T. Nardi; N. Mora; F. Rachidi; Y. Leterrier 

Composites Science and Technology. 2016. Vol. 129, p. 1 – 9. DOI : 10.1016/j.compscitech.2016.04.010.

On the Kernel of the Cooray–Rubinstein Formula in the Time Domain

A. Andreotti; F. Rachidi; L. Verolino 

IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility. 2016. Vol. 58, num. 3, p. 927 – 930. DOI : 10.1109/TEMC.2016.2526650.

Analysis of lightning electromagnetic field propagation in mountainous terrain and its effects on ToA-based lightning location systems

D. Li; M. Azadifar; F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein; G. Diendorfer et al. 

Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres. 2016. Vol. 121, num. 2, p. 895 – 911. DOI : 10.1002/2015JD024234.

Experimental Characterization of the Response of an Electrical and Communication Raceway to IEMI

N. Mora; I. D. Flintoft; L. Dawson; J. F. Dawson; F. Rachidi et al. 

IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility. 2016. Vol. 58, num. 2, p. 494 – 505. DOI : 10.1109/TEMC.2015.2510423.

On Practical Implementation of Electromagnetic Models of Lightning Return-Strokes

H. Karami; F. Rachidi; M. Rubinsein 

Atmosphere. 2016. Vol. 7, num. 10, p. 135. DOI : 10.3390/atmos7100135.

An Improved Approach for the Calculation of the Transient Ground Resistance Matrix of Multiconductor Lines

F. Tossani; F. Napolitano; F. Rachidi; C. A. Nucci 

IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery. 2016. Vol. 31, num. 3, p. 1142 – 1149. DOI : 10.1109/TPWRD.2015.2500341.

A Switched Oscillator Geometry Inspired by a Curvilinear Space-Part II: Electrodynamic Considerations

F. Vega; F. Rachidi 

IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science. 2016. Vol. 44, num. 10, p. 2249 – 2257. DOI : 10.1109/TPS.2016.2581586.

Influence of ground wire on the initiation of upward leader from 110 to 1000kV AC phase line

X. Wang; J. He; Z. Yu; R. Zeng; F. Rachidi 

Electric Power Systems Research. 2016. Vol. 130, p. 103 – 112. DOI : 10.1016/j.epsr.2015.08.022.

A Switched Oscillator Geometry Inspired by a Curvilinear Space-Part I: DC Considerations

F. Vega; F. Rachidi 

IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science. 2016. Vol. 44, num. 10, p. 2240 – 2248. DOI : 10.1109/TPS.2016.2581308.

Evaluation of the performance characteristics of the European Lightning Detection Network EUCLID in the Alps region for upward negative flashes using direct measurements at the instrumented Säntis Tower

M. Azadifar; F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein; M. Paolone; G. Diendorfer et al. 

Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres. 2016. Vol. 121, num. 2, p. 595 – 606. DOI : 10.1002/2015JD024259.

A Methodology to Reduce the Computational Effort in the Evaluation of the Lightning Performance of Distribution Networks

I. Bendato; M. Frignone; F. Delfino; R. Procopio; F. Rachidi 

Atmosphere. 2016. Vol. 7, num. 11, p. 147. DOI : 10.3390/atmos7110147.

Bipolar Lightning Flashes Observed at the Säntis Tower: Do We Need to Modify the Traditional Classification?

M. Azadifar; F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein; V. A. Rakov; M. Paolone et al. 

Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres. 2016. Vol. 121, num. 23, p. 14117 – 14126. DOI : 10.1002/2016Jd025461.

Conference Papers

High Power Electromagnetics Applied to Humanitarian Demining in Colombia

F. Vega; F. Roman; J. J. Pantoja; N. Mora; F. Rachidi et al. 

2016. IEEE International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation, Fajardo, Puerto Rico, June 30 – July 1, 2016. p. 33 – 34. DOI : 10.1109/USNC-URSI.2016.7588498.

Implementation and Performance Analysis of the Lightning Potential Index as a Forecasting Tool

E. Fiori; M. Lagasio; A. Parodi; R. Procopio; A. Smorgonskiy et al. 

2016. 33rd International Conference on Lightning Protection (ICLP), Estoril, Portugal, September 25-30, 2016. DOI : 10.1109/ICLP.2016.7791514.

An Update on the Measurements of Lightning Currents and Electromagnetic Fields Associated with Flashes to the Säntis Tower in Switzerland

M. Azadifar; D. Li; M. Paolone; D. Pavanello; F. Rachidi et al. 

2016. International Colloquium on Lightning and Power Systems, Bologna, Italy, June 27-30, 2016.

Location Accuracy Evaluation of ToA-Based Lightning Location Systems over Mountainous Terrain

D. Li; F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein; G. Diendorfer; Z. Wang 

2016. 24th International Lightning Detection Conference (ILDC), San Diego, California, April 18-21, 2016.

Lightning Location Systems and Interstroke Intervals: Effects of Imperfect Detection Efficiency

M. Stojilovic; M. Azadifar; M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi 

2016. 33rd International Conference on Lightning Protection (ICLP), Estoril, Portugal, September 25-30, 2016. DOI : 10.1109/ICLP.2016.7791370.

Stable Simulation of Nonlinearly Loaded Lossy Transmission Lines with Time Marching Approach

J. D. Becerra; A. Tatematsu; F. Vega; F. Rachidi 

2016. IEEE International Symposium on electromagnetic Compatibility, Ottawa, Canada, July 25-29, 2016. p. 261 – 266. DOI : 10.1109/ISEMC.2016.7571655.

Electromagnetic Field Coupling to Transmission Lines: A Model for the Risers

G. Lugrin; N. Mora; F. Rachidi; S. Tkachenko 

2016. 7th Asia Pacific International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility and Signal Integrity, Shenzhen, China, May 18-21, 2016. p. 174 – 176. DOI : 10.1109/APEMC.2016.7523000.

Occurrence of Downward and Upward Flashes at the Säntis Tower: Relationship with -10 degrees C Temperature Altitude

M. Azadifar; M. Lagasio; E. Fiori; F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein et al. 

2016. European Electromagnetics International Symposium EUROEM 2016, London, UK, July 11-14, 2016.

Bipolar Lightning Flashes Observed at the Säntis Tower

M. Azadifar; F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein; V. A. Rakov; M. Paolone et al. 

2016. 33rd International Conference on Lightning Protection (ICLP), Estoril, Portugal, September 25-30, 2016.

Simultaneous Current and Distant Electric Field Waveforms from Upward Lightning: Effect of Ionospheric Reflection

M. Azadifar; D. Li; F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein; G. Diendorfer et al. 

2016. 24th International Lightning Detection Conference (ILDC), San Diego, California, April 18-21, 2016.

An Overview of Lightning Research in Switzerland

F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein 

2016. World Meeting on Lightning, Cartagena, Colombia, April 6-8, 2016.

On the Estimation of the Number of Upward Flashes From Wind Turbines in Mountainous Areas

A. Smorgonskiy; F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein; G. Diendorfer 

2016. 24th International Lightning Detection Conference (ILDC), San Diego, California, April 18-21, 2016.

Analytical Evaluation of the Per-Unit-Length Conductance of a Coated Two-Wire Transmission Line

N. Mora; I. Junqua; F. Rachidi; J-P. Parmantier 

2016. European Electromagnetics International Symposium EUROEM 2016, London, UK, July 11-14, 2016.

Design of an Efficient High Power Electromagnetic Radiator using a Yagi-Uda Antenna Connected to a Switched Ocillator

F. Vega; J. Rangel; F. Rachidi; Y-Z. Xie 

2016. IEEE International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation, Fajardo, Puerto Rico, June 30 – July 1, 2016. p. 35 – 36. DOI : 10.1109/USNC-URSI.2016.7588499.

Evaluation of the Lightning Performance of an Overhead Multiconductor Transmission Line System

M. Brignone; F. Delfino; R. Procopio; M. Rossi; I. Bendato et al. 

2016. International Colloquium on Lightning and Power Systems, Bologna, Italy, June 27-30, 2016.

On the adequacy of standardized lightning current waveform for composite structures for aircraft and wind turbine blades

A. Smorgonskii; F. Rachidi-Haeri; M. Rubinstein; N. Korovkin; A. P. Vassilopoulos 

2016. EMC 2016, The IEEE International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility, Ottawa, Canada, 25-29 July, 2016. p. 289 – 292. DOI : 10.1109/ISEMC.2016.7571660.

Protection Strategy against IEMI for Wireless Communication Infrastructures

S. Van de Beek; M. Stojilovic; N. Mora; M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi et al. 

2016. 2016 International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility – EMC Europe, Wroclaw, Poland, September 5-10, 2016. p. 455 – 460. DOI : 10.1109/EMCEurope.2016.7739189.

Identification of Constraints and Advantages of Vircator Simulations using XOOPIC

E. Neira; F. Vega; F. Rachidi 

2016. European Electromagnetics International Symposium EUROEM 2016, London, UK, July 11-14, 2016.

Correlation vs. Causality in Other-Triggered Upward Lightning in Tower Flashes

M. Rubinstein; J. Zuber; A. Smorgonskiy; F. Rachidi; G. Diendorfer 

2016. 33rd International Conference on Lightning Protection (ICLP)rd International Conference on Lightning Protection (ICLP), Estoril, Portugal, September 25-30, 2016. DOI : 10.1109/ICLP.2016.7791360.

Theses

Advanced methods for the evaluation of lightning incidence over large areas, wind turbine parks and tall towers

A. Smorgonskii / F. Rachidi-Haeri; M. Rubinstein (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2016. 

Locating transient disturbance sources and modelling their interaction with transmission lines : use of electromagnetic time reversal and asymptotic theory

G. Lugrin / F. Rachidi-Haeri; S-R. Cherkaoui (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2016. 

Contribution to the study of the vulnerability of critical systems to Intentional Electromagnetic Interference (IEMI)

N. Mora Parra / F. Rachidi-Haeri; I. Junqua (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2016. 

Fast Simulation of Electromagnetic Transients in Power Systems : Numerical Solvers and their Coupling with the Electromagnetic Time Reversal Process

R. Razzaghi / M. Paolone; F. Rachidi-Haeri (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2016. 

Book Chapters

Telegrapher’s equations for field-to-transmission line interaction. Theory and application to the case of lightning induced voltages on distribution lines

A. Borghetti; F. Napolitano; C. A. Nucci; F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein 

Advanced Techniques for Power System Modelling, Control and Stability Analysis; London, UK: IET, 2016. p. 3 – 44.

Talks

Lightning current and electromagnetic field measurements at the Säntis tower in Switzerland

F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein; M. Paolone 

24th International Lightning Detection Conference (ILDC), San Diego, California, April 18-21, 2016.

2015

Journal Articles

On the Transmission-Line Approach for the Evaluation of LEMP Coupling to Multiconductor Lines

F. Napolitano; F. Tossani; C. A. Nucci; F. Rachidi 

IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery. 2015. Vol. 30, num. 2, p. 861 – 869. DOI : 10.1109/TPWRD.2014.2318515.

A New Formulation of the Cooray-Rubinstein Expression in Time Domain

A. Andreotti; F. Rachidi; L. Verolino 

IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility. 2015. Vol. 57, num. 3, p. 391 – 396. DOI : 10.1109/TEMC.2015.2401399.

Lightning Striking Characteristics to Very High Structures

T. Shindo; S. Okabe; A. Hussein; F. Rachidi; F. Heidler et al. 

CIGRE Technical Brochure. 2015. num. 633.

Numerical Simulation of the Overall Transfer Impedance of Shielded Spacecraft Harness Cable Assemblies

N. Mora; F. Rachidi; P. Pelissou; A. Junge 

IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility. 2015. Vol. 57, num. 4, p. 894 – 902. DOI : 10.1109/TEMC.2015.2404928.

Study of the Propagation of IEMI Signals Along Power and Communication Lines

N. Mora; G. Lugrin; F. Rachidi 

Interaction Notes. 2015. num. IN 627.

The Influence of the Slope Angle of the Ocean–Land Mixed Propagation Path on the Lightning Electromagnetic Fields

J. Paknahad; K. Sheshyekani; M. Hamzeh; D. Li; F. Rachidi 

IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility. 2015. Vol. 57, num. 5, p. 1086 – 1095. DOI : 10.1109/TEMC.2015.2435894.

High-Frequency Electromagnetic Coupling to Multiconductor Transmission Lines of Finite Length

G. Lugrin; S. V. Tkachenko; F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein; R. Cherkaoui 

IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility. 2015. Vol. 57, num. 6, p. 1714 – 1723. DOI : 10.1109/Temc.2015.2475156.

Editorial

F. Rachidi 

IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility. 2015. Vol. 57, num. 1, p. 2 – 2. DOI : 10.1109/TEMC.2015.2391636.

From the Outgoing Editor-in-Chief

F. Rachidi 

IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility. 2015. Vol. 57, num. 6, p. 1287 – 1288. DOI : 10.1109/Temc.2015.2499918.

Time-Domain Analysis of Building Shielding Against Lightning Electromagnetic Fields

R. Araneo; S. Celozzi; A. Tatematsu; F. Rachidi 

IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility. 2015. Vol. 57, num. 3, p. 397 – 404. DOI : 10.1109/TEMC.2014.2377776.

Some Developments of the Cooray–Rubinstein Formula in the Time Domain

A. Andreotti; F. Rachidi; L. Verolino 

IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility. 2015. Vol. 57, num. 5, p. 1079 – 1085. DOI : 10.1109/TEMC.2015.2434771.

A model for the evaluation of the electric field associated with the lightning-triggering rocket wire and its corona

A. Smorgonskiy; E. Eguez; F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein; V. Cooray 

Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres. 2015. Vol. 120, num. 20, p. 10964 – 10973. DOI : 10.1002/2015Jd023373.

Protection contre les interférences électromagnétiques intentionnelles. Peut-on utiliser les techniques classiques de la CEM ?

G. Lugrin; N. Mora; F. Rachidi; M. Righero; M. Rubinstein 

Bulletin Electrosuisse. 2015. Vol. 6, p. 38 – 41. DOI : 10.5169/seals-856662.

An analysis of the initiation of upward flashes from tall towers with particular reference to Gaisberg and Säntis Towers

A. Smorgonskiy; A. Tajalli; F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein; G. Diendorfer et al. 

Journal Of Atmospheric And Solar-Terrestrial Physics. 2015. Vol. 136, p. 46 – 51. DOI : 10.1016/j.jastp.2015.06.016.

An Improved Formula for the Transfer Impedance of Two-Layer Braided Cable Shields

N. Mora; F. Rachidi; P. Pelissou; A. Junge 

IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility. 2015. Vol. 57, num. 3, p. 607 – 610. DOI : 10.1109/TEMC.2015.2388771.

Analysis of Electromagnetic Fields Inside a Reinforced Concrete Building With Layered Reinforcing Bar due to Direct and Indirect Lightning Strikes Using the FDTD Method

A. Tatematsu; F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein 

IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility. 2015. Vol. 57, num. 3, p. 405 – 417. DOI : 10.1109/TEMC.2015.2400132.

Conference Papers

Measurements of Transient Grounding Impedance of a Wind Turbine at Mont-Crosin Wind Park

A. Smorgonskiy; N. Mora; F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein; K. Sheshyekani et al. 

2015. 2015 Asia Pacific International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility, Taipei, Taiwan, May 26-29, 2015.

Test of Surge Protective Devices to Mitigate Intentional Electromagnetic Interferences (IEMI)

G. Lugrin; N. Mora; F. Rachidi; P. Bertholet; M. Nyffeler et al. 

2015. Asia Electromagnetics International Symsposium (ASIAEM), Jeju, Republic of Korea, August 2-7, 2015.

Analysis of the Induced Electromagnetic Field in the Surroundings of a NEMP Simulator

B. Daout; N. Mora; M. Sallin; C. Romero; F. Vega et al. 

2015. Asia Electromagnetics International Symsposium (ASIAEM), Jeju, Republic of Korea, August 2-7, 2015.

Effect of the Penetration through a Concrete Wall on the Propagation of Common Mode IEMI Signals

N. Mora; G. Lugrin; F. Rachidi; M. Nyffeler; P. Bertholet et al. 

2015. Asia Electromagnetics International Symsposium (ASIAEM), Jeju, Republic of Korea, August 2-7, 2015.

Evaluation of The Electric-Field Transfer Functions Between IEMI Sources and Banking IT Equipment

S. Runke; M. Stojilovic; S. Sliman; M. Rubinstein; M. Clemens et al. 

2015. Joint IEEE International Symposium on EMC and EMC Europe, Dresden, Germany, August 16-22, 2015. p. 1345 – 1350. DOI : 10.1109/ISEMC.2015.7256367.

Optimization of a Vircator using a novel evolutionary algorithm designed to reducing the number of evaluations

E. Neira; F. Vega; J. J. Pantoja; F. Rachidi 

2015. 2015 International Conference on Electromagnetics in Advanced Applications (ICEAA), Torino, Italy, 7-11 September 2015. p. 1643 – 1646. DOI : 10.1109/ICEAA.2015.7297366.

Characteristics of Electric Fields of Upward Negative Stepped Leaders

M. Azadifar; F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein; M. Paolone; V. A. Rakov et al. 

2015. XIII International Symposium on Lightning Protection (SIPDA), Balneario Camboriu, Brazil, September 28 – October 2, 2015. p. 32 – 36. DOI : 10.1109/SIPDA.2015.7339279.

On the Use of Electromagnetic Time Reversal for Lightning Location

H. Karami; F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein 

2015. URSI Atlantic Radio Science International Conference, Gran Canaria, May 18-22, 2015. DOI : 10.1109/URSI-AT-RASC.2015.7303059.

Analysis and Modeling of Epoxy/MWCNT Composites

N. Mora; P. Savi; M. Giorcelli; F. Rachidi 

2015. 15th International Conference on Electromagnetics in Advanced Applications ICEAA, Torino, Italy, September 7-11, 2015. p. 333 – 336. DOI : 10.1109/ICEAA.2015.7297130.

On the Classification of Tower Flashes as Self-Initiated and Other-Triggered

M. Rubinstein; A. Smorgonskiy; F. Rachidi; J. Zuber 

2015. Asia Electromagnetics International Symsposium (ASIAEM), Jeju, Republic of Korea, August 2-7, 2015.

Propagation Effects on Lightning Magnetic Fields Over Hilly and Mountainous Terrain

D. Li; J. Paknahad; F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein; K. Sheshyekani et al. 

2015. Joint IEEE International Symposium on EMC and EMC Europe, Dresden, Germany, August 16-22, 2015. p. 1436 – 1440. DOI : 10.1109/ISEMC.2015.7256384.

Electromagnetic Time Reversal Applied to Fault Detection: the Issue of Losses

G. Lugrin; R. Razzaghi; F. Rachidi; M. Paolone 

2015. Joint IEEE International Symposium on EMC and EMC Europe, Dresden, Germany, August 16-22, 2015. p. 209 – 212. DOI : 10.1109/ISEMC.2015.7256160.

An Update on Experimental Data Obtained at the Santis Tower

M. Azadifar; F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein; M. Paolone; D. Pavanello 

2015. IEEE 15th International Conference on Environment and Electrical Engineering (EEEIC), Rome, 10-13 June 2015. p. 1009 – 1012. DOI : 10.1109/EEEIC.2015.7165302.

On the Validity Limits of the Transmission Line Theory in Evaluating Differential-Mode Signals along a Two-Wire Line above a Ground Plane

N. Mora; G. Lugrin; I. Junqua; J-P. Parmantier; S. Tkachenko et al. 

2015. Joint IEEE International Symposium on EMC and EMC Europe, Dresden, Germany, August 16-22, 2015. p. 797 – 800. DOI : 10.1109/ISEMC.2015.7256265.

Hardware-in-the-Loop Validation of an FPGA-Based Real-Time Simulator for Power Electronics Applications

R. Razzaghi; F. Colas; X. Guillaud; M. Paolone; F. Rachidi 

2015. 11th International Conference of Power Systems Transients (IPST), Cavtat, Croatia, June 15-18, 2015. p. 1 – 7.

On the Applicability of the Transmission Line Theory for the Analysis of Common-Mode IEMI-Induced Signals

G. Lugrin; N. Mora; F. Rachidi; P. Bertholet; M. Nyffeler et al. 

2015. Asia Electromagnetics International Symsposium (ASIAEM), Jeju, Republic of Korea, August 2-7, 2015.

The European Project STRUCTURES: Challenges and Results

S. Van de Beek; J. Dawson; L. Dawson; I. Flintoft; F. Leferink et al. 

2015. Joint IEEE International Symposium on EMC and EMC Europe, Dresden, Germany, August 16-22, 2015. p. 1095 – 1100. DOI : 10.1109/ISEMC.2015.7256321.

2014

Journal Articles

Evaluation of Lightning-Induced Currents on Cables Buried in a Lossy Dispersive Ground

J. Paknahad; K. Sheshyekani; F. Rachidi; M. Paolone; A. Mimouni 

IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility. 2014. Vol. 56, num. 6, p. 1522 – 1529. DOI : 10.1109/TEMC.2014.2341831.

A Comparison of Frequency-Dependent Soil Models: Application to the Analysis of Grounding Systems

D. Cavka; N. Mora; F. Rachidi 

IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility. 2014. Vol. 56, num. 1, p. 177 – 187. DOI : 10.1109/TEMC.2013.2271913.

Characterization, Modeling, and Statistical Analysis of the Electromagnetic Response of Inert Improvised Explosive Devices

J. J. Pantoja; N. Pena; F. Rachidi; F. Vega; F. Roman 

IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility. 2014. Vol. 56, num. 2, p. 393 – 403. DOI : 10.1109/TEMC.2013.2284964.

On the possible variation of the lightning striking distance as assumed in the IEC lightning protection standard as a function of structure height

V. Cooray; U. Kumar; F. Rachidi; C. A. Nucci 

Electric Power Systems Research. 2014. Vol. 113, p. 79 – 87. DOI : 10.1016/j.epsr.2014.03.017.

Lightning Electromagnetic Fields and Their Induced Currents on Buried Cables. Part I: The Effect of an Ocean-Land Mixed Propagation Path

J. Paknahad; K. Sheshyekani; F. Rachidi 

IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility. 2014. Vol. 56, num. 5, p. 1137 – 1145. DOI : 10.1109/TEMC.2014.2311923.

Lightning Protection of Wind Turbine blades

S. Yokoyama; B. Hermoso; V. Cooray; F. D’Alessandro; G. Diendorfer et al. 

CIGRE Technical brochure. 2014. num. 578.

A Method for the Assessment of the Optimal Parameter of Discrete-Time Switch Model

R. Razzaghi; C. Foti; M. Paolone; F. Rachidi 

Electric Power Systems Research. 2014. Vol. 115, num. October, p. 80 – 86. DOI : 10.1016/j.epsr.2014.02.008.

Overview of the European project STRUCTURES

S. Van De Beek; J. Dawson; I. Flintoft; F. Leferink; N. Mora et al. 

IEEE Electromagnetic Compatibility Magazine. 2014. Vol. 3, num. 4, p. 70 – 79. DOI : 10.1109/MEMC.2014.7023202.

Study and Classification of Potential IEMI Sources

N. Mora; F. Vega; G. Lugrin; F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein 

System Design and Assessment Notes. 2014. Vol. 41.

Lightning Electromagnetic Fields and Their Induced Currents on Buried Cables. Part II: The Effect of a Horizontally Stratified Ground

J. Paknahad; K. Sheshyekani; F. Rachidi; M. Paolone 

IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility. 2014. Vol. 56, num. 5, p. 1146 – 1154. DOI : 10.1109/TEMC.2014.2311926.

On the Concept of Grounding Impedance of Multipoint Grounding Systems

D. Cavka; F. Rachidi; D. Poljak 

IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility. 2014. Vol. 56, num. 6, p. 1540 – 1544. DOI : 10.1109/TEMC.2014.2341043.

Electromagnetic Fields of a Lightning Return Stroke in Presence of a Stratified Ground

A. Mimouni; F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein 

IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility. 2014. Vol. 56, num. 2, p. 413 – 418. DOI : 10.1109/TEMC.2013.2282995.

Conference Papers

Electromagnetic Interference Control Techniques for Spacecraft Harness

A. Junge; J. Wolf; P. Pelissou; N. Mora; F. Rachidi 

2014. 2014 International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility, Tokyo, Japan, May 12-16, 2014.

Analyse multi-niveaux des effets induits par des interférences électromagnétiques

C. Kasmi; S. Sliman; N. Mora; M. Darces; M. Hélier et al. 

2014. 17e Colloque International et Exposition sur la Compatibilité Electromagnétique, Clermont-Ferrand, France, July 1-3, 2014.

Numerical Calculation of the Fields on the Aperture Plane of an Impulse Radiation Antenna

F. Vega; N. Mora; F. Rachidi 

2014. American Electromagnetics International Symposium (AMEREM), Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA, July 27-31, 2014.

An Update on the Charaterictics of Positive Flashes Recorded on the Säntis Tower

M. Azadifar; M. Paolone; D. Pavanello; F. Rachidi; V. Rakov et al. 

2014. 32nd International Conference on Lightning Protection (ICLP), Shanghai, China, October 13-17, 2014. p. 777 – 781. DOI : 10.1109/ICLP.2014.6973228.

A Comparator-based Technique for Identification of Intentional Electromagnetic Interference Attacks

D. Recordon; M. Rubinstein; M. Stojilovic; N. Mora; G. Lugrin et al. 

2014. International Symposiumm on Electromagnetic Compatibility – EMC Europe 2014, Gothenburg, Sweden, September 1-4, 2014.

Solution of the Fields in a Coaxial Switched Oscillator

F. Vega; F. Rachidi 

2014. American Electromagnetics International Symposium (AMEREM), Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA, July 27-31, 2014.

Application of Singularity Expansion Method (SEM) to Long Transmission Lines

S. Tkachenko; F. Middelstaedt; J. Nitsch; R. Vick; G. Lugrin et al. 

2014. American Electreomagnetics International Symposium, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA, July 27-31, 2014.

An Update on the Instrumentation of the Säntis Tower in Switzerland for Lightning Current Measurements and Obtained Results

M. Azadifar; M. Paolone; D. Pavanello; F. Rachidi; C. Romero et al. 

2014. CIGRE International Colloquium on Lightning and Power Systems, Lyon, France, May 12-14, 2014.

Lightning Detection and Location : From Early Methods to Electromagnetic Time Reversal

M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi 

2014. 2nd Radio and Antenna Days of the Indian Ocean, Mauritius, April 7-10, 2014.

Design and Realization of a High-Voltage Adapter for the Testing of Surge Protective Devices against Intentional Electromagnetic Interferences

P. Bertholet; A. Kaelin; G. Lugrin; N. Mora; M. Nyffeler et al. 

2014. American Electromagnetics International Symposium (AMEREM), Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA, July 27-31, 2014.

An Efficient Method Based on the Electromagnetic Time Reversal to Locate Faults in Power Networks

R. Razzaghi; G. Lugrin; H. Mahmoudimanesh; C. Romero; M. Paolone et al. 

2014. IEEE PES General Meeting, National Harbor, MD, JUL 27-31, 2014. DOI : 10.1109/PESGM.2014.6939067.

High–Frequency Electromagnetic Field Coupling to a Long Finite Line with Vertical Risers

S. Tkachenko; F. Middelstaedt; J. Nitsch; R. Vick; G. Lugrin et al. 

2014. 31st URSI General Assembly and Scientific Symposium, Beijing, China, August 16-23, 2014. DOI : 10.1109/URSIGASS.2014.6929526.

MTL Modeling of Spacecraft Harness Cable Assemblies

N. Mora; F. Rachidi; P. Pelissou; A. Junge 

2014. 2014 IEEE International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA, August 3-8, 2014. p. 277 – 282. DOI : 10.1109/ISEMC.2014.6898984.

Influence of LLS Detection Efficiency on the Measured Distribution of Interstroke Intervals

M. Azadifar; M. Stojilovic; M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi 

2014. American Electromagnetics International Symposium (AMEREM), Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA, July 27-31, 2014.

A Semi-Analytical Formula for the Evaluation of the Indirect Lightning Performance of Overhead Power Lines

M. Brignone; F. Delfino; R. Procopio; M. Rossi; F. Rachidi 

2014. International Symposiumm on Electromagnetic Compatibility – EMC Europe 2014, Gothenburg, Sweden, September 1-4, 2014.

Response of an Electrical and Communication Raceway to HPEM Transient Field Illumination

N. Mora; C. Romero; F. Vega; F. Rachidi; P. Bertholet et al. 

2014. American Electromagnetics International Symposium (AMEREM), Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA, July 27-31, 2014.

Calculation of Electromagnetic Fields Inside a Building with Layered Reinforcing Bar Struck by Lightning Using the FDTD Method

A. Tatematsu; F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein 

2014. 2014 International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility, Tokyo, Japan, May 12-16, 2014.

FDTD Calculation of LEMP Inside a Reinforced Concrete Building

A. Tatematsu; F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein 

2014. American Electromagnetics International Symposium (AMEREM), Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA, July 27-31, 2014.

On Practical Implementation of Electromagnetic Time Reversal to Locate Lightning

H. Karami; F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein 

2014. 23rd International Lightning Detection Conference, Tucson, Arizona, USA, March 18-21, 2014.

On the Influence of Measuring Instruments Bandwidth Limitations on the Inferred Statistical Parameters for Lightning Currents

M. Azadifar; M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi; M. Paolone; D. Pavanello 

2014. 31st URSI General Assembly and Scientific Symposium, Beijing, China, August 16-23, 2014. DOI : 10.1109/URSIGASS.2014.6929563.

Measurement of Lightning Currents at the Säntis Tower in Switzerland

F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein; M. Paolone; D. Pavanello 

2014. American Electromagnetics International Symposium (AMEREM), Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA, July 27-31, 2014.

Fault Location in Multi-Terminal HVDC Networks Based on Electromagnetic Time Reversal with Limited Time Reversal

R. Razzaghi; M. Paolone; F. Rachidi; J. Descloux; B. Raison et al. 

2014. 18th Power Systems Computation Conference, Wrocław, Poland, August 18-22, 2014. p. 1 – 7. DOI : 10.1109/PSCC.2014.7038411.

EMC Applications of Electromagnetic Time Reversal (Plenary Speech)

F. Rachidi 

2014. 2014 International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC’Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan, May 12-16, 2014.

Analysis of the Propagation of High Frequency Disturbances along Low-Voltage Test Raceway

N. Mora; C. Kasmi; F. Rachidi; M. Darces; M. Hélier et al. 

2014. American Electromagnetics International Symposium (AMEREM), Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA, July 27-31, 2014.

Lightning Induced Currents on River-Crossing Buried Cables

J. Paknahad; K. Sheshyekani; M. Hamzeh; F. Rachidi 

2014. 32nd International Conference on Lightning Protection (ICLP), Shanghai, China, October 13-17, 2014. p. 581 – 584. DOI : 10.1109/ICLP.2014.6973191.

Book Chapters

A New Set of Electrodes for Coaxial, Quarter Wave Switched Oscillators

F. Vega; F. Rachidi; D. V. Giri; B. Daout; F. Roman et al. 

Ultra-Wideband Short-Pulse Electromagnetics 10; New York: Springer, 2014. p. 231 – 238.

Interaction of electromagnetic fields with electrical networks generated by lightning

C. A. Nucci; F. Rachidi 

The Lightning Flash, 2nd Edition; London: IET, 2014. p. 559 – 609.

Talks

EMC/Lightning Applications of Electromagnetic Time Reversal

F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein 

32nd International Conference on Lightning Protection (ICLP), Shanghai, China, October 13-17, 2014.

Lightning Experiments on the Säntis Tower (Invited Lecture)

F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein; M. Paolone; D. Pavanello 

23rd International Lightning Detection Conference, Tucson, Arizona, USA, March 18-21, 2014.

Patents

Efficient Method Based on the Electromagnetic Time Reversal to Locate Faults in Power Network

M. Paolone; F. Rachidi-Haeri; H. Mahmoudimanesh; R. Razzaghi; G. Lugrin 

US9465067; US2014300370.

2014.