Abstract: Multi-step high-order finite difference schemes for infinite dimensional Hamiltonian systems with split operators are proposed to solve time domain Maxwell's equations. Maxwell's equations are discretized in time direction and in spatial direction with different order of sympleetie schemes and fourth-order finite difference approximations, respectively. Stability analysis and numerical results are presented. A five-stage fourth-order multi-step high-order finite difference scheme proves accurate and efficient, and applicable to long time simulations.

Key words: multi-step high-order finite difference, infinite dimensional Hamiltonian system, split operators, Maxwell's equations