See How Multiphysics Simulation Is Used in Research and Development
Engineers, researchers, and scientists across industries use multiphysics simulation to research and develop innovative product designs and processes. Find inspiration in technical papers and presentations they have presented at the COMSOL Conference. Browse the selection below or use the Quick Search tool to find a specific presentation or filter by application area.
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Understanding the Physics of Droplet Electrocoalescence in a Microtrap
Droplet-based microfluidic systems are emerging as an ideal platform for the high-throughput screening of eukaryotic cells aimed to understand the complex, multidimensional, and dynamic biological processes [1]. Here, two aqueous droplets – each containing a eukaryotic cell – suspended ... Read More
Simulating Wet Etching of Optical Fiber to Fabricate NSOM Probe
Near-field scanning optical microscopy (NSOM) unifies the potential of scanning probe technology with the power of optical microscopy as if like having eyes into the nanoworld. To efficiently channel the illumination light to the tip apex and acquire optical images beyond the diffraction ... Read More
Computational Study of Adding Magnetic Nozzle in HIIPER Using Multiphysics
Helicon Injected Inertial Plasma Electrostatic Rocket (HIIPER) [1] is a plasma thruster being researched at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. It has been shown in Figure 1. It involves a helicon source along with an Inertial Electrostatic Confinement (IEC) chamber. IEC is a fusion ... Read More
Optimization of Helicon in HIIPER Space Engine Using the Particle Tracing Module
Helicon Injected Inertial Plasma Electrostatic Rocket (HIIPER) [1] is an advanced space propulsion system being studied in University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. It has been depicted in Figure 1. An experimental setup is already being used to gather dynamics of plasma with the help of ... Read More
Simulation of Basal Body Deformation in Tetrahymena Thermophila
COMSOL® models of basal body deformation using the Beam Interface are compared to electron tomograms of Tetrahymena thermophila basal bodies high-pressure frozen while undergoing beating deformation. This approach provides insight into the nanoscale structures and internal forces ... Read More
Computational Fluid Dynamics Study of the Effects of Secondary Flow in 90-degree Pipe Elbow Erosion
Computational fluid dynamics of particle-laden fluid flows through a 90-degree pipe elbow were completed at Reynolds numbers 1,000 and 10,000; for different elbow curvature ratios of 1.0, 1.5, and 2.5; and for particles with different Stokes numbers of 0.05, 0.1, 0.5, 1.0, 5.0, and 10.0. ... Read More
Thermodynamic Simulation of Hydrogen Chemisorption in Hydride Beds Using External-Internal Cooling
In this study, the proficiency of an external and internally cooled hydride bed was tested. This was conducted using COMSOL Multiphysics® environment utilizing the Heat Transfer Module. This was combined with a custom chemisorption model based on Lototskyy’s Metal hydride isotherm model. ... Read More
Self-Consistent Calculation of Exciton Binding Energy in Quantum Structures with Rotational Symmetry
An exciton is a quasiparticle forming in semiconductors when an electron is excited from the valence band into the conduction band, leaving a positive hole behind. Due to the Coulomb interaction between opposite charge particles, the exciton has slightly less energy than the unbound ... Read More
Precision and Bias in Field Methods for Measuring Soil Saturated Hydraulic Conductivity
The Subsurface Flow Module within COMSOL Multiphysics® was utilized to simulate variable saturated subsurface flow for multiple field methods that estimate the saturated hydraulic conductivity (Ksat) of the soil. The subsurface flow module implemented the Richards equation with a user ... Read More
Numerical Analysis of the Optimal Design Parameters of a Thermoelectric Microfluidic Sensor
The design of highly-sensitive thermoelectric microfluidic sensors for the characterization of biochemical processes is an important area of engineering research. This study reports three-dimensional numerical analysis of the critical design parameters of a continuous-flow biosensor with ... Read More