Comsol Introductory Notes

Diffusion

The process where molecules move from areas of high concentration to low concentration, driven by molecular kinetic energy.

Electrolytes

Substances that break into ions in water, conducting electricity; essential for biological and chemical processes.

Ion Currents

Flow of charged ions through a medium due to differences in concentration and electrical potential, crucial in nerve impulses and reactions.

DNA

Deoxyribonucleic Acid, carries genetic instructions, composed of nucleotide chains forming a double helix.

PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)

Lab technique to amplify DNA segments through denaturation, annealing, and extension cycles.

RPA (Recombinase Polymerase Amplification)

Isothermal DNA amplification method using recombinase enzymes and DNA polymerase at a constant temperature.

Amplification Reactions

Various methods to amplify DNA or RNA, like PCR, RPA, LAMP, each with unique applications in diagnostics and research.

Differential Equations

Mathematical equations involving functions and derivatives, fundamental in modeling physical, biological, and engineering systems.

Kirchhoff's Law

Electrical circuit theory rules including Kirchhoff's current law and voltage law for analyzing current flow and voltage distribution.

3D Modeling (Fusion 360)

Cloud-based tool for 3D CAD, CAM, and CAE for product design and manufacturing.

Importing Fusion Model to COMSOL

Process of exporting Fusion 360 models in compatible formats (STEP, IGES, STL) for importing into COMSOL Multiphysics for simulations and analyses.