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Exploiting Symmetry to Simplify Magnetic Field Modeling
Get an introduction to the types of symmetry boundary conditions that you can exploit in your EM models.
Using Cyclic Symmetry to Reduce Computation Time
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 the Acoustics of the Liberty Bell in COMSOL Multiphysics®
In this blog post, we use COMSOL Multiphysics® to analyze the acoustics of the famous Liberty Bell and use uncertainty quantification to gain new insights into the material properties and optimal shape.
Modeling the Beautiful Game: From Ball Design to Power Trivelas
Let’s explore the aerodynamics of the 2026 FIFA World Cup® ball, the Adidas Trionda®, and the trivela technique.
Reduced-Order Modeling of Ultrasonic Pipe Measurements
A guest blogger from SINTEF demonstrates how they use 2D axisymmetric simplification to reduce computation time for their pulse-echo simulations.
Inductive Heating of Temperature-Dependent Magnetic Materials
When modeling induction heating processes, incorporating the nonlinearities of the magnetic materials is necessary for accurate results. Learn how to use the AC/DC Module to include such nonlinearities in your simulations here!
Modeling of Excitations with the Magnetic Field Formulation
Get a quick look at 5 interfaces for modeling time-varying magnetic fields and inductive effects in the AC/DC Module. Then, learn how to use one of them for modeling inductive phenomena.
Modeling Surface Acoustic Wave-Induced Streaming in a Droplet
Surface acoustic waves are capable of generating a streaming flow inside a droplet, enabling contactless mixing. Learn how this process can be simulated here.
Optimization of Heat Exchangers
Developing heat exchangers is a difficult task due to their design and manufacturing costs. Explore how shape and topology optimization can be used to help.
What Is a Weak Constraint?
In COMSOL Multiphysics®, you often have the option to use a weak constraint. Get an in-depth introduction to this feature and why you may want to use it here.
Exploiting Symmetries in RF and Wave Optics Modeling
We can simplify and reduce the size and computational complexity of a wave electromagnetics model by taking advantage of any symmetries it may have. Learn how to do so here.
Modeling Electrical Contact Resistance at Bolted Joints
As of COMSOL® version 6.3, there is a new boundary condition that simplifies the workflow when setting up a structural mechanics problem. Explore this feature in action here.
Modeling a Two-Phase Nonisothermal Zero-Gap Alkaline Water Electrolyzer
Modeling and simulation can help designers better understand alkaline water electrolyzers by providing insight into their various electrochemical and transport phenomena.
Exploring the Partial Fraction Fit Functionality in COMSOL Multiphysics®
A guest blogger from Acculution ApS gives a comprehensive look at how he is using the Partial Fraction Fit function, introduced in COMSOL Multiphysics® version 6.2.
Modeling an Acoustic Trap: Thermoacoustic Streaming and Particle Tracing
Acoustic traps are used in a range of biomedical applications for manipulating cells and particles. See how an acoustic trap can be simulated in COMSOL Multiphysics® here.
Using Differential Inductance and Coils in COMSOL Multiphysics®
Differential inductances are useful for building simplified lumped models. Explore 4 examples of how to extract differential inductance in COMSOL Multiphysics® here.
Modeling the Speed and Stealth of the Darkstar
What would the shock waves around the Darkstar really look like at Mach 7.5? How stealthy is this hypersonic jet? Here, we use modeling and simulation to find out.
How Should I Evaluate Singular Stress Fields?
Explore the properties of singular stress fields and see some possible approaches for evaluating them in COMSOL Multiphysics®.
New Course on Building Geometry in COMSOL Multiphysics®
Explore an overview of our Learning Center course on building both simple and complex geometries in COMSOL Multiphysics®.
Maximizing Eigenfrequencies with Shape and Topology Optimization
Mechanical resonance can cause fatigue problems in machines. See how to mitigate unwanted resonance with shape and topology optimization.
Shape and Topology Optimization of Step Thrust Bearings
Step thrust bearings support axial loads in rotating machinery. Learn how to maximize the load capacity of these bearings with shape and topology optimization.
Stress Minimization: A Heuristic Approach for Improving Fatigue Behavior
2 models, a bracket and wheel rim, demonstrate a gradient-based optimization method that enables stress minimization to be used heuristically to improve fatigue behavior.
Can COMSOL Multiphysics® Solve the Hydrogen Atom?
In this blog post, you’ll get an introduction to quantum mechanics and learn how to model the hydrogen atom.
Performing Topology Optimization with Milling Constraints
Milling constraints for topology optimization are now available in the Optimization Module as of COMSOL® version 6.1. We share 2 examples of this new feature in action here.
