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Photos from the COMSOL Conference 2014 Boston
Did you happen to attend the COMSOL Conference 2014 Boston (our tenth annual event?) If so, take a look at our photo slideshow and see if you can spot yourself!
Ion Temperature in Inductively Coupled Plasmas (ICPs)
When modeling plasmas, your choice of ion temperature can affect your model results. We discuss the theoretical reasons behind this phenomenon using an inductively coupled plasma example.
Designing Electric Vehicles with Magnetic Cooling Technology
Researchers from the National Institute of Applied Science designed a magnetocaloric HVAC system for an electric vehicle using multiphysics simulation. Get the full story >>
The Mystery Behind the Earth’s Magnetic Field Flip
Earth’s magnetic field typically remains stable. However, studies have shown that throughout history, geomagnetic reversals have occurred — irregular intervals when Earth’s magnetic field flips.
Green Energy Management for Communication Systems
Look inside a team at Bell Labs, the research arm of Alcatel-Lucent committed to designing technologies for significantly improving energy management for next-generation telecom products.
Yield Surfaces and Plastic Flow Rules in Geomechanics
Have you noticed that offshore structures are being constructed in deeper and deeper waters? See how geotechnical engineers are using numerical simulations to cope with this trend.
Modeling Reacting Flow in Porous Media
This blog post and embedded tutorial video demonstrate what inputs are required and what results you can obtain when modeling a porous reactor in COMSOL Multiphysics®.
Ada Lovelace Day, Celebrating Women in STEM
October 14 is recognized in the scientific community as Ada Lovelace day, named after Ada Lovelace, one of the first computer programmers. The day is meant to celebrate women in STEM.
Learning with Technology: 3D Printing in the Classroom
As 3D printers become more affordable to the average consumer, more and more teachers are starting to use these devices within their classrooms to teach students about additive manufacturing.
Blue LEDs Recognized with 2014 Nobel Prize in Physics
The 2014 Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to a team of scientists from Japan and the U.S. for their work in developing blue light-emitting diodes (LEDs) for more efficient lighting.
Accounting for Heat in the Design of Lithium-Ion Batteries
Heat transfer is an important phenomenon to consider when designing a lithium-ion battery. See how multiphysics simulation can help ensure a safe and efficient Li-ion battery design.
RFID Tag Read Range and Antenna Optimization
A guest blogger from Continuum Blue, a COMSOL Certified Consultant, shares a numerical modeling example for radio-frequency identification (RFID) applications.
Understanding Parallel Computing
Q: Do you use parallel computing to run your COMSOL Multiphysics® simulations? If so, you may enjoy this conceptual overview of computers and the algorithms used by the COMSOL® software.
Photos from the COMSOL Conference 2014 Cambridge
More than 320 simulation engineers gathered at Churchill College in Cambridge, U.K., for the COMSOL Conference 2014 Cambridge. View photos from the Europe stop of the conference tour here >>
Keynotes from the COMSOL Conference 2014 Cambridge
Whirlpool R&D, Bang & Olufsen, Xaar: These 3 companies gave keynote presentations at the COMSOL Conference 2014 Cambridge. Get the highlights here…
Piezoelectric Materials: Understanding the Standards
Get a comprehensive overview of the multiple standards used to describe piezoelectric materials in literature. The post particularly focuses on quartz but the standards can apply to any material.
An Idea that Is Taking Off: Next-Generation Spacesuits
Researchers at MIT are designing a next-generation spacesuit that relies less on gas pressure and instead moves toward the idea of applying pressure directly to the skin. Get details here.
How to Get the Most out of Arrow Plots in COMSOL Multiphysics
What are arrow plots and why are they useful? We answer these questions and demonstrate how to use this feature in this installment of our postprocessing series.
Sea Life Offers New Insight into Underwater Adhesives
Underwater adhesives are an important biomedical innovation. To design stronger synthetic waterproof materials, researchers are gaining inspiration from undersea creatures like mussels and worms.
Improving the Beer Brewing Process with Simulation
Which side of home beer brewing are you more interested in: The culinary side, like the recipes and ingredients, or the engineering one, like the conjugate heat transfer and chemical reactions?
COMSOL Conference 2014 Cambridge Award Winners
Presentations at the COMSOL Conference 2014 Cambridge included topics like multiplanar transformers, loudspeaker cabinets, and discharge lamps. Get an overview of the award-winning projects.
The Science of Composting
Compostable coffee pods in recyclable packaging are an environmentally friendly way to get your morning caffeine fix. But what exactly is the science behind the composting process?
Happy Birthday, Michael Faraday
Did you know that Michael Faraday is credited with discovering electromagnetic induction in 1831? Learn more about this British physicist and chemist.
Shape-Memory Polymer May Help in Facial Reconstructions
Researchers at Texas A&M developed a shape memory polymer that can potentially be used to fill in critical-sized bone defects in the human face. Get the full story here >>