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Multiphysics modeling and simulation drives innovation across industries and academia — as is evidenced by the many uses showcased in the technical papers and posters presented by engineers, researchers, and scientists at the COMSOL Conference each year.
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An automated design tool using COMSOL Multiphysics 3.5a and a genetic algorithm was developed to improve the performance of a MEMS resonant mass sensor. The device was comprised of a fixed-free poly-silicon micro-cantilever beam with electrostatic actuation and capacitive sensing. The ... Read More
In this paper we present a method to mitigate the effect of thermally-induced noise in Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) through a force feedback circuit. Inherent noise-induced vibrations, which would be inconsiderable in macro scale, are considered as a limitation in micro- and ... Read More
Particle In Cell (PIC) simulation tool for the simulation of 2.45GHz ECR ion source was developed tanks to Comsol Multiphysics RF module capability to compute electromagnetic field propagation imposing a tensorial permittivity with real and complex parts. A tensorial description is ... Read More
The use of optical sensors in the industry is still growing. A transmission of signal from the sensors is mostly done by optical fibers. Switching the signals from optical paths may be done by using micromechanical silicon switches. The main advantage is an ability to transmit data from ... Read More
Quasi-static 2D-MEMS vector scanners are micro-opto-electro-mechanical systems (MOEMS) made of monocrystalline silicon. The primary application for these controllable micromirrors is the high dynamic and precise deflection of laser beams, for example in light detection and ranging ... Read More
Overview We successfully simulated a template iontronic system for closed-loop neuromodulation and neurosensing. The model’s goal is to support the careful design of novel platforms for in-vitro micro-electrode-array sensors coupled to conductive polymer-based (CP) ionic actuators used ... Read More
Artificial muscles are materials or devices that mimic the motion of muscles and can change their shape and stiffness in response to external stimuli. We consider pneumatic soft actuators with fiber reinforcements designed to contract upon pressurization and mimic the motion of skeletal ... Read More
The need for high storage capacitors led to the development of polymer based capacitors. Polymers have high processability, mechanical flexibility, electrical breakdown strength and compatibility with printed circuit board (PCB) technologies; but usually have very low permittivity (K). ... Read More
A new design of electrostatic comb drive actuator is presented in this paper by using different spring designs and with different folded beam lengths. An increased displacement of lateral comb drive actuator will subsequently be accomplished with the same actuation voltage. Stress ... Read More
Electric forces acting on a neutral matter in divergent electric fields generate mechanical stresses even in absence of charged species. This mechanism is invoked here as a factor in solid dielectric breakdown (BD). Closed form analysis for coaxial cylinders and point-to-plane gaps is ... Read More