COMSOL Multiphysics is an advanced numerical simulation software based on the Finite Element Method (FEM), designed for the modeling and analysis of multiphysics systems. The software allows researchers to combine different physical phenomena (such as structural mechanics, electromagnetics, heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and chemical reactions) within a unified computational environment. This capability is particularly valuable for studying problems where the interaction between different processes plays a critical role.
In addition, COMSOL provides a wide range of specialized modules that extend its functionality to specific application areas, including microelectronics, energy systems, materials science, and biomedical engineering. The intuitive graphical interface and powerful equation-based modelling tools enable users to build customized models, implement user-defined physics, and explore “what-if” scenarios with high flexibility.
Thus, COMSOL is not only a tool for numerical analysis, but also a platform that supports innovation. It facilitates the optimization of designs, accelerates the development of new technologies, and provides predictive insights into the performance of complex systems under realistic operating conditions.
COMSOL was employed within FINE group for a multiphysics approach to simulate the effects of high electric currents in molybdenum and tungsten wires, aiming to shed light on the synthesis of MoO3 and WO3 nanostructures via resistive heating.
Figure 1. a) Temperature profile along Mo wire sustaining an electrical current of 4.5 A. b) Temperature color map for Mo wire. c) Results of the electric current density simulation after 40 second of Joule heating.