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Added Value of Task Parallelism in Batch Sweeps

March 20, 2014

You can use batch sweeps to improve your modeling performance when you reach limitations in parallel computing. Learn how in this part of our Hybrid Modeling blog series.

Simulating Kelvin-Helmholtz Instability and Climate Dynamics

March 18, 2014

Q: What do heated soap bubbles, wavy clouds, and Jupiter’s Great Red Spot have in common? A. An unstable motion called Kelvin-Helmholtz instability.

Using Cyclic Symmetry to Reduce Computation Time

March 17, 2014

Cyclic symmetry can be more complex for rotationally geometries than it can for axially symmetric geometries. Learn how to implement this feature to cut down on computational memory.

Modeling a Branch Line Coupler

March 14, 2014

A branch line coupler is made up of 2 sets of coupled ports with a phase difference of 90° between them. Power enters through 1 input port and is then divided equally between 2 output ports.

Enzyme Kinetics, Michaelis-Menten Mechanism

March 13, 2014

For the 100-year anniversary of the Michaelis–Menten mechanism, we honor the trailblazing publication the best way we know how — with simulation.

Benchmark Model Results Agree with Fresnel Equations

March 12, 2014

Bright idea: When a ray of light (an electromagnetic wave) propagating through free space hits a dielectric medium, part of the light will be transmitted and part will be reflected.

Defining Curvilinear Coordinates for Anisotropic Materials

March 11, 2014

Consider a carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer with woven fibers embedded in an epoxy matrix. How can you express the anisotropy by referring to the well-known Cartesian coordinate system?

Solutions as Starting Point Values with LiveLink™ for MATLAB®

March 10, 2014

Did you know that if you want to map data from 1 COMSOL Multiphysics® solution to the next using MATLAB® scripting, you can do so by connecting the 2 software programs via LiveLink™ for MATLAB®?

Buckling, When Structures Suddenly Collapse

March 7, 2014

The easiest way to approach a buckling problem — like a bridge collapse or crushed soda can — is by performing a linearized buckling analysis. See how to do so in COMSOL Multiphysics® here >>

Hybrid Computing: Advantages of Shared and Distributed Memory Combined

March 6, 2014

Shared memory platform + distributed memory platform = hybrid computing. Learn about the various aspects of hybrid computing and modeling in this installment of our blog series.

Plotting Spatial Derivatives of the Magnetic Field

March 5, 2014

Radiology, magnetophoresis, particle accelerators, and geophysics are all areas where it is useful to compute the spatial derivative of the magnetic field or magnetic flux density.

Selecting First Gear: Investigating a Classic Car Gearshift Mechanism

March 4, 2014

Follow along as we perform a multibody dynamics analysis of the gearshift mechanism in a classic car. Read to hit the road?

PEM Fuel Cell Modeling Examples

March 3, 2014

What can you study in a proton exchange membrane fuel cell? Mass transport, ohmic losses, temperature distribution, species transport, serpentine flow…should we keep going?

How to Model Thermoviscous Acoustics in COMSOL Multiphysics

February 28, 2014

Want to solve your acoustics model for acoustic pressure, velocity, or temperature variation? Enter the Thermoviscous Acoustics interface, which offers a simple and accurate way.

Theory of Thermoviscous Acoustics: Thermal and Viscous Losses

February 27, 2014

Here’s your comprehensive introduction to thermoviscous acoustics. Topics covered include theory, physics, boundary layers, bulk losses, attenuation, and narrow region acoustics.

Buoyancy-Driven μPCR for DNA Amplification

February 26, 2014

True crime + simulation: The more DNA in a sample, the easier it is to accurately test and identify biomolecules, cells, and even an entire person during forensic investigations.

World’s Largest Solar Power Plant

February 21, 2014

Have you ever made the drive from Los Angeles to Las Vegas through the Mojave Desert? If so, you might have seen the world’s largest solar-based thermal power plant.

Intro to the What, Why, and How of Distributed Memory Computing

February 20, 2014

In a follow-up to our post on shared memory computing, we discuss another building block of hybrid parallel computing: distributed memory computing.

Happy Birthday, Nicolaus Copernicus

February 19, 2014

Polish astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus first theorized the concept of a heliocentric universe. At the time, this was controversial. Now, more than 500 years later, we believe him.

Amphos 21: Modeling Coupled Thermo-Hydro-Mechanical-Chemical Phenomena

February 18, 2014

A guest blogger from Amphos 21, a COMSOL Certified Consultant, discusses the company’s iCP technology for modeling coupled thermo-hydro-mechanical-chemical phenomena.

Optimizing Heater Power for Thermal Processing

February 17, 2014

We demonstrate a useful approach for process control modeling and optimization using COMSOL Multiphysics® and the Optimization Module.

Piezoelectric Materials: Crystal Orientation and Poling Direction

February 14, 2014

Learn how to accurately model the crystal orientation and poling direction of a piezoelectric material in COMSOL Multiphysics®. We demonstrate how step by step…

A General Introduction to Chemical Kinetics, Arrhenius Law

February 13, 2014

Countless complications and pitfalls make chemical simulations challenging. Here, we give an introduction to chemical kinetics and Arrhenius law to help >>

Analyze Your Simulation Results with Projection Operators

February 12, 2014

Remember making shadow puppets on the wall with your hands? Projection operators, a method for analyzing your simulation data, work in a similar way. Let us explain…


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