Why Do Golf Balls Have Dimples?
Dimples are famously crucial for the aerodynamic properties of a golf ball: They generate a turbulent flow that reduces the ball’s drag. However, doesn’t this sound counterintuitive? In general, smooth objects are more aerodynamic than rough ones. In today’s blog post, we will…
Using COMSOL Multiphysics® for Teaching in Academia
Multiphysics modeling and simulation accelerates scientific research and increases the understanding of underlying phenomena, making it suited for use in engineering education. In this panel discussion, speakers Dr. Harold Ruiz from the University of Leicester and Dr. James Bowen from the Open…
Elevating the Performance of Ionization Gauges with Simulation
Semiconductor manufacturing, particle physics research, and other valuable processes occur in high-vacuum or ultra-high-vacuum (HV/UHV) conditions. To help develop a better ionization gauge for measuring pressure in HV/UHV environments, instrument manufacturer INFICON of Liechtenstein used multiphysics modeling to test and refine their impressive…
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Using Different Physics Interfaces for RF Electromagnetic Heating Models
The COMSOL Multiphysics® software is well suited for modeling RF heating, where one needs to solve for both the electromagnetic fields and the temperature distribution over time. Although you might think that you need the RF Module for all types of…
Generating a Simulation Mesh of a Femur From 3D Data
Have you ever wondered how to create a simulation mesh out of data obtained by 3D imaging techniques? In this blog post, we will explain how to do so using the COMSOL Multiphysics® software. This topic expands on the theme of modeling irregular…
Performing Topology Optimization with Milling Constraints
Topology optimization is associated with extreme design freedom and thus extreme performance, but the resulting designs are often incompatible with conventional manufacturing techniques. The development of manufacturing constraints for topology optimization is an active research topic. The COMSOL Multiphysics® software supports milling constraints, and…
The Intriguing Stresses in Pipe Bends
For many structural engineers, beam theory is a popular analysis tool. Using the equations can be beneficial when considering structural behavior, as they are easy to apply and provide useful results. However, it’s also known that due to the simplicity and convenience, beam…
4 Examples of Fuel Cell Modeling in COMSOL Multiphysics®
Fuel cells are one of the most talked about new technologies in the clean energy domain. Fuel cells generate electricity via electrochemical reactions involving hydrogen and oxygen, where the sum reaction yields hydrogen oxidation and oxygen reduction. Simply put, if a fuel cell…
Modeling the Pulsed Laser Heating of Semitransparent Materials
It’s quite common to use focused laser light to rapidly heat materials for various purposes, including within the semiconductor processing industry. Here, we will look at a Gaussian profile laser beam with periodically pulsed intensity, heating up two different semitransparent materials…