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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.
Building a Metalens Design App with COMSOL Multiphysics®
Here, we explore how to build a simulation app for reflective metalens design, which can easily be compiled into a standalone app.
Happy Birthday, Michiyo Tsujimura
In 1932, Michiyo Tsujimura’s thesis on the chemical components of green tea was approved by the Tokyo Imperial University — making her the first woman in Japan to receive a doctorate’s degree in agriculture.
Modeling Periodic Electric Signals and Their Thermal Effects
Electrical pulse trains can be applied to human tissue for electroporation and thermal ablation. Learn how to model such signals via a Fourier transform approach.