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Modeling an Acoustic Trap: Thermoacoustic Streaming and Particle Tracing
Acoustic traps are used in a range of biomedical applications for manipulating cells and particles. See how an acoustic trap can be simulated in COMSOL Multiphysics® here.
Designing ESD-Safe Electronic Components
In the design of electronic components, electrostatic discharge (ESD) can be modeled to provide insight into how to prevent damage. Learn about the capabilities in COMSOL® for modeling ESD in this blog post.
Treating Time as a Space Dimension
In this blog post, explore a particularly important approach to solving the time-periodic steady state of a system that can be described by a set of algebraic equations.
Methods That Accelerate the Modeling of Bandpass-Filter-Type Devices
Designing bandpass-filter type high-Q devices with the finite element method in the frequency domain? Here are some methods you can use to speed up the modeling process.
Using Differential Inductance and Coils in COMSOL Multiphysics®
Differential inductances are useful for building simplified lumped models. Explore 4 examples of how to extract differential inductance in COMSOL Multiphysics® here.
Modeling the Differential Quenching of a Katana
In this in-depth blog post, you’ll learn how to build a model of a katana using the COMSOL Multiphysics® software and simulate a differential hardening process to explore some of its features.
Opening the Path to Commercial Fusion Energy with Simulation
CFS has showcased the potential of high-temperature superconductor magnets and high-field tokamaks for fusion machines. Explore how they are using modeling and simulation in their work.
Recapping the Hydrogen Americas 2024 Summit & Exhibition
Last week, we were at the Hydrogen Americas 2024 Summit & Exhibition as an attendee, exhibitor, and speaker. Check out our recap of the event here.
Modeling a Hyperbolic Wave in a Layered Metal–Dielectric Metamaterial
Learn how model a metamaterial made of thin layers of periodically organized silver and silicon dioxide and calculate its permittivity tensor components.
Modeling the Official Euro 2024 Match Ball
Explore the complex design of the official match ball for the Euro 2024 tournament. Then, learn about how it compares to the match ball from the 2018 FIFA World Cup®.
Modeling a THz Photoconductive Antenna with COMSOL Multiphysics®
Photoconductive antennas are commonly used in terahertz engineering. Learn how these devices work and how to model one with the Semiconductor Module and RF Module.
Better Brewing: Modeling Beer Fermentation
What’s brewing? Explore how modeling and simulation can be used to study the beer fermentation process, identifying ways to optimize its efficiency and serve up a better-tasting glass of suds.
Simulating Thermal Propagation in a Battery Pack
When batteries overheat, there’s more at stake than just losing the pack. By modeling thermal runaway, you can prevent problems before they arise.
Modeling Shunt Currents in an Alkaline Electrolyzer Stack
In the quest for affordable green hydrogen, alkaline electrolyzers must be efficient and long-lasting. Simulation offers insight during the design stage.
Modeling Tensegrity with a Floating Table
Physics or magic? At first glance, this piece of furniture looks like it is floating in midair. Let’s take a closer look and marvel at the engineering.
Estimating Pi Using the Monte Carlo Method and Particle Tracing
We take a popular way to estimate the value of pi, the Monte Carlo method, and add particle tracing simulation to the process for a fun way to visualize the results.
Preconditioning of Surface-Mount Devices for Reliability Testing
Explore how modeling and simulation can be used to analyze the thermal stress and hygroscopic swelling of a surface-mount device through the 3 preconditioning stages.
Modeling Electric and Magnetic Fields from Power Lines
Modeling and simulation can be used to analyze fields generated by power lines, which can lead to a further understanding of how these fields interact with the surrounding environment.
Adding Information to Materials in User-Defined Material Libraries
Want to add information to materials in user-defined material libraries? Learn how to do so in 6 steps here.
Thermochemical Conversion of Biomass Through Pyrolysis of Wood
Pyrolysis converts biomass into products such as solid charcoal, which can further be refined into hydrogen. Here, read about modeling pyrolysis with the help of parameter estimation.
Happy Birthday, Elijah McCoy
Elijah McCoy is known for inventing a steam engine lubrication system. But did you know that he also filed 57 other U.S. patents, including a lawn sprinkler designed to look like a turtle?
New Course on Building Simulation Apps with the Application Builder
Interested in building simulation apps? Then our new, 8-part Learning Center course is for you! Explore an overview of the course here.
Design and Customization of Composite Materials Using a Simulation App
Homogenization can be used for the design of versatile materials. Here, we introduce a simulation app that can be used for composite material design and material homogenization.
Taking a Closer Look at MEMS Technology with COMSOL Multiphysics®
Explore the benefits that MEMS bring to microphones and how modeling and simulation can help make the design process of MEMS microphones more efficient.