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Using a Simulation App to Evaluate Fatigue Life in a Frame
The Frame Fatigue Life demo app is an example of how simulation apps can save you time and energy in evaluating the impact of fatigue on a structure. Take a look here >>
Modeling of Materials in Wave Electromagnetics Problems
Get an introduction to the various material models that are relevant to modeling wave electromagnetics problems in COMSOL Multiphysics®.
Modeling an Inductive Position Sensor
A researcher from Lemfoerder Electronic GmbH in Germany used simulation to design an inductive position sensor for automotive applications. Get details here.
Simulating UHV/CVD and Silicon Growth on a Wafer Substrate
Ultrahigh vacuum chemical vapor deposition (UHV/CVD) is performed at pressures below 10-6 Pa, or about 10-8 torr. In this process, molecular flow is used to achieve gas transport.
App: Improving the Payload Capacity of a Truck-Mounted Crane
Manufacturers and engineers looking to optimize the payload, or carrying, capacity of a truck-mounted crane can easily test parameters with a simulation app. Take a look at our demo app example.
Direct FSI Approach to Computing the Acoustic Radiation Force
In a follow-up to a previous blog post, we demonstrate a direct fluid–structure interaction approach for computing the acoustic radiation force in COMSOL Multiphysics®.
Can Models Be Protected by Copyright Law?
Unlike patent law, which requires inventions to be novel and nonobvious, establishing the level of creativity required for copyright protection is relatively easy. But can it apply to your models?
Creating a Wavelength Tunable LED Simulation App
Learn how to turn a model of an LED device into a user-friendly simulation app, which can then be used to assess the impact of different designs on the LED’s emission characteristics.
Modeling Metallic Objects in Wave Electromagnetics Problems
What is a metal, anyway? These materials are highly conductive and very good at reflecting incident electromagnetic waves, including light, microwaves, and radio waves.
Modeling a Stacked Piezoelectric Actuator in a Valve
Piezoelectric valves are energy efficient, durable, and fast. You can model a key component of this device responsible for opening and closing the valve: a stacked piezoelectric actuator.
Sensing the Bio in Biosensor Design with a Simulation App
The Biosensor Design demo app predicts the results from measurements of a biomolecule’s concentration (or activity) from an understanding of this molecule’s attachment to an enzyme.
Simulating Analog-to-Digital Microdroplet Dispensers for LOCs
University of Bridgeport researchers designed a high-throughput microfluidic droplet dispenser as an analog-to-digital microfluidic converter for use in lab-on-a-chip (LOC) applications.
Parallel Universes, Schrödinger, Hawking, Borges, and One Direction
“It would not be beyond the realms of possibility that somewhere outside of our own universe lies another different universe — and in that universe, Zayn is still in One Direction.”
Modeling Thin Dielectric Films in Optics
Interested in modeling optical systems with dielectric films? Get an overview of some of the built-in tools in the Ray Optics Module for these modeling scenarios.
Part 2: Obtaining Material Data for Structural Mechanics from Measurements
Learn how to use nonlinear elastic and elastoplastic materials, as well as a method for using your measured data directly in COMSOL Multiphysics®. Part 2 of a series on hyperelastic materials.
How to Create a Simulation App: Horn Antenna Demo
Get a comprehensive overview of what a simulation app is. We use the Corrugated Circular Horn Antenna Simulator demo app to demonstrate some of apps’ many benefits.
How to Model Rotating Machinery in 3D
There are many different types of electrical machines, but rotating machines like generators and motors play a major role in our modern industrial society. Learn how to model these systems in 3D.
Simulating Antenna Crosstalk on an Airplane
The last airplane you flew aboard most likely had multiple antennas on its fuselage. This creates crosstalk between antennas that can disturb the operation of the aircraft. RF simulation can help.
Using Deformations to Visualize Physical Motion
Postprocessing and visualization can help enhance your understanding of simulation results, and using plots to illustrate physical motion allows you to put everything into perspective.
Describing the Behavior of a Thermal Mass Flow Sensor
Researchers from the University of Cambridge analyzed the dynamics of a thermal flow sensor, a component of a flowmeter, with a 3D model. Get the full story >>
COMSOL Presents at the Automotive R&D Trends Conference
At the 7th annual Conference on Automotive R&D Trends in Chennai, India, COMSOL and Mahindra & Mahindra joined forces to discuss the role of simulation in automotive R&D. See highlights.
Do Hybrid and Electric Vehicles Have the Pulling Power?
Designers of hybrid and electric vehicles need to have a good understanding of how the car’s lithium-ion battery operates to ensure both performance and safety.
Phase Decomposition Analysis of Loudspeaker Vibrations
A guest blogger from Dynaudio A/S discusses using COMSOL Multiphysics® to perform a phase decomposition analysis of the vibrations in a loudspeaker.
Evaluating a UHF RFID Tag Design with Simulation
Did you know that ultrahigh-frequency (UHF) RFID tags have a wider range than other types of RFID tags? This is why they are often used to identify animals.