The COMSOL Multiphysics^® software supports your R&D and engineering with realistic physics-based models and simulations. But did you know that it also contains many tools to facilitate your modeling process and functionality to help you advance beyond everyday modeling? In this minicourse, we we will discuss and demonstrate the functionality available in the Definitions node of the Model Builder. This node includes probes, functions, interpolations, integration techniques, component couplings, and more.

This introductory demonstration will show you the fundamental workflow of the COMSOL Multiphysics^® modeling environment. We will cover all of the key modeling steps, including geometry creation, setting up physics, meshing, solving, and postprocessing.

Get a brief overview of the electromagnetic modeling tools of COMSOL Multiphysics^® with a focus on the AC/DC Module, RF Module, Wave Optics Module, and Ray Optics Module.

Get a brief overview of using the Acoustics Module and Structural Mechanics Module within the COMSOL^® software environment.

Get a quick overview of using the CFD Module and Heat Transfer Module within the COMSOL^® software environment.

Learn how to model electrochemical cells, including charge transport and electrode reactions, and get an introduction to the corresponding couplings to mass transport, heat transport, and fluid flow.

Learn the fundamental numerical techniques and underlying algorithms related to linear and nonlinear multiphysics simulations. We will cover the difference between iterative and direct solvers as well as the different study types including stationary, transient, and eigenfrequency analysis.

Learn to use gradient-based optimization techniques and constraint equations to define and solve problems in shape, parameter, and topology optimization, as well as inverse modeling. The techniques shown are applicable for almost all types of models.

The Composite Materials Module enables the multiphysics simulation of composite structures. In this minicourse, you will learn how to model smart composite materials, fiber-reinforced plastics, laminated panels, and sandwich panels.

This minicourse will explore the tools for presenting COMSOL Multiphysics^® results, including mirroring, revolving symmetric data, cut planes, cut lines, exporting data, joining or comparing multiple datasets, as well as animations.