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Modeling Wrinkling with COMSOL Multiphysics®
Wrinkling is important for space engineering, mechanical engineering, and bioengineering. See how to analyze the underlying mechanism of wrinkling with nonlinear structural materials modeling.
Modeling the Speed and Stealth of the Darkstar
What would the shock waves around the Darkstar really look like at Mach 7.5? How stealthy is this hypersonic jet? Here, we use modeling and simulation to find out.
How Should I Evaluate Singular Stress Fields?
Explore the properties of singular stress fields and see some possible approaches for evaluating them in COMSOL Multiphysics®.
Happy Birthday, Caroline Herschel
Learn about Caroline Herschel, a luminary astronomer who discovered multiple star clusters and laid the foundation for the star catalog.
Learning from the Two-Capacitor Paradox: Do Capacitance and Inductance Exist?
What is the two-capacitor paradox? How can it be resolved with modeling and simulation? Do capacitance and inductance exist? Get answers here.
Convolution and Auralization for Room Acoustics Analysis
Convolution is applied in various fields for signal and image processing, statistics, and more. Explore 3 methods for performing convolution in COMSOL Multiphysics® here.
Examining an Air Filter with a RANS Turbulence Model
Modeling and simulation can be used to analyze and better understand turbulent flow in a variety of systems. See one example here.
Modeling Acoustic Energy Generation in Thermoacoustic Engines
Thermoacoustic engines do not use moving parts, keeping their structure very simple. Learn more about these engines and how to model them here.
Beulah Louise Henry and the Bobbinless Sewing Machine
Receiving 49 U.S. patents and creating more than 100 inventions, Beulah Louise Henry is remembered as a prolific inventor of the twentieth century.
How to Estimate the Parameters of Nonlinear Material Models in COMSOL Multiphysics®
Learn how to estimate the parameters of nonlinear structural material models in COMSOL Multiphysics® through several model examples.
New Course on Building Geometry in COMSOL Multiphysics®
Explore an overview of our Learning Center course on building both simple and complex geometries in COMSOL Multiphysics®.
Introduction to the Composite Materials Module
Explore the Composite Materials Module, an add-on to COMSOL Multiphysics® that includes specialized functionality for modeling layered composite structures.
Maximizing Eigenfrequencies with Shape and Topology Optimization
Mechanical resonance can cause fatigue problems in machines. See how to mitigate unwanted resonance with shape and topology optimization.
How to Define Load Cycles in Battery Models
Specifying a load profile is critical when modeling a battery system. Explore several approaches for doing so in COMSOL Multiphysics® and the Battery Design Module.
Using LaTeX to Add Mathematical Expressions to Plot Titles
Interested in adding mathematical expressions to your plot titles? As of COMSOL Multiphysics® version 6.2, this is now possible. Learn how here.
Understanding Higher-Order Diffraction
Explore how to use the Ewald sphere to study diffraction from planar periodic structures. (Interact directly with the model to get the full picture!)
From TV Signals to Toasting: Tuning a Yagi–Uda Antenna to Heat Muffins
See how modeling and simulation can be used to test an unconventional heating method. Here, we explore how a Yagi–Uda antenna performs as a hypothetical oven replacement to heat muffins.
Happy Birthday, John von Neumann
One of the most influential mathematicians of the 20th century, John von Neumann also left major marks on quantum mechanics and computer science. Learn more about this polymath’s legacy.
Modeling Dispersion in an Electric Currents Model
As of COMSOL Multiphysics® version 6.2, new electrical dispersion modeling capabilities are available. This functionality is especially important for modeling insulators and living tissues.
Shape and Topology Optimization of Step Thrust Bearings
Step thrust bearings support axial loads in rotating machinery. Learn how to maximize the load capacity of these bearings with shape and topology optimization.
Best Papers and Posters from the COMSOL Conference 2023 Munich
Electrochemical deposition, energy geostructures, and laser welding are just a few of the topics featured in the top papers and posters from the COMSOL Conference 2023 Munich.
Happy Birthday, Antonie van Leeuwenhoek
Antonie van Leeuwenhoek advanced the capabilities of microscopes and made invaluable contributions to the understanding of microbiology. Let’s take a look at his legacy.
Happy Birthday, Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar
A stellar finding: In the 1930s, it was discovered that certain dying stars will form into extremely dense alternative bodies. Learn about the theoretical physicist who brought this to light.
How Well Do Mosquito Traps Work? Observing Their Effectiveness with Particle Tracing
Are you a mosquito magnet? For fun, let’s explore whether mosquitoes prefer mosquito traps or human skin with equation-based modeling.