COMSOL Multiphysics

COMSOL Multiphysics, formerly FEMLAB, is a software for simulation of physical processes that can be described by differential equations.

Is distributed by the program today by direct branches (eg COMSOL Multiphysics GmbH) and by a worldwide network of distributors (eg Humusoft (Prague), AddLink (Madrid ), Pitotech (Taipei ) ... ).

(: COMSOL Conference today ) instead, which has set itself the goal to provide those interested in research, teaching and development of a common platform in November 2005, the first FEMLAB Conference took place.

COMSOL Multiphysics

The program is based on the so-called finite element method (FEM) and is used in research, teaching and development. In addition to simple FEM calculations a coupling of different physical problems ( multi-physics ) in a simple manner is possible. This is an iterative switching back and forth between different applications not necessary, coupled systems of equations can be solved simultaneously.

The simulation software is modular. In addition to the basic package " Multiphysics " following optional packages are offered:

  • AC / DC module
  • Acoustics modules
  • Chemical Engineering Module
  • Earth Science Module
  • Heat Transfer Module
  • MEMS Module
  • RF modules
  • Structural Mechanics Module
  • Optimization Lab
  • Reaction Engineering Lab
  • CAD Import Module
  • Material Library

The previous versions of COMSOL Multiphysics were FEMLAB ( FEM laboratory ) called. FEMLAB originated from a toolbox for MATLAB, the Partial Differential Equation (PDE ) Toolbox. The input your own partial differential equations is part of the basic package.

Interfaces

COMSOL Multiphysics provides a bidirectional interface to MATLAB and Simulink, which is a control script of COMSOL Multiphysics from the MATLAB script language allows (extension by about 650 new features ).

Other interfaces:

  • Material data import MatWeb
  • Simpleware
  • ECAD Import ( ODB ) via the AC / DC, MEMS and RF Modules
  • CAPE -OPEN on the Reaction Engineering Lab
  • CHEMKIN on the Reaction Engineering Lab
  • SPICE via the AC / DC, MEMS and RF Modules
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