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Analyzing the Design of a New Generation of Midinfrared Fiber Optics
Semiconductor simulation software is a promising method for advancing the design of midinfrared fiber optics because it can be used to measure propagation losses in the optical fibers.

Studying an Innovative Wireless Power Transfer Method with Simulation
Current wireless power transfer technology involves charging pads or stands. Disney Research is using simulation to investigate an innovative method called quasistatic cavity resonance (QSCR).

Studying the Influence of Concrete Phenomena on Sensor Performance
Some concrete structures use embedded sensors to monitor their stability, but the concrete itself can interfere with the sensors’ performance. Researchers used simulation to address this issue.

Predict Thermal Drift in Microwave Filters Using Multiphysics Simulation
When subjected to high-power loads and harsh environmental conditions, microwave filters can experience thermal drift. One way to predict this unwanted effect is with multiphysics simulation.

3 Ways to Optimize the Current in Electromagnetic Coils
We give you 3 ways to optimize the current in electromagnetic coil designs using the AC/DC Module and Optimization Module, add-on products to COMSOL Multiphysics®.

Using Low-Reflecting Boundary Conditions to Model Wave Propagation
Modeling wave propagation can be challenging. You need to balance the size of the computational domain with reflection at the surface boundaries. Low-reflecting boundary conditions can help.

Exploring the Effect of Greenery on Urban Air Pollution via Simulation
Can planting greenery in cities actually reduce air pollution? Researchers used CFD simulation to investigate how greenery affected the air quality of urban environments.

How to Postprocess Fields over Arbitrary Geometries
Check out this useful modeling trick: You can query the results of your model within an arbitrary geometric subregion by implementing an integration during postprocessing.

Predicting Deformations in a Bank Protection Structure with Simulation
To predict how a bank protection structure within the Yangtze River in China would deform under certain conditions, a group of researchers turned to geomechanical analysis.

Benchmark Model Helps Verify the Multibody Dynamics Module
The Four-Bar Mechanism with Assembly Defect benchmark model verifies the Multibody Dynamics Module for flexible multibody analysis.

Designing a Sensor Package for a High-G Accelerometer via Simulation
To design a piezoresistive sensor package for a high-G accelerometer, researchers turned to multiphysics analysis. They then verified the simulation results with experimental data.

Happy Birthday, Wilhelm Röntgen
Wilhelm Röntgen, a German physicist, is best known for discovering X-rays. Fun fact: The first X-ray ever taken is of the hand of his wife, Anna Bertha.