The finite element analysis (FEA) is leading to major breakthroughs in nanotechnology, and having a huge impact on a number of industries spanning electronics, material science, quantum science, engineering, and […]
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Finite Element Method Used to Create Light-Weight Reinforced Plastic for Cleaner Transportation
Researchers from Tokyo University of Science have developed a new design method that could lead to lighter, faster, and cleaner vehicles and airplanes. Their technique, published in Composite Structures, simultaneously […]
A Breakdown of the Finite Element Analysis
Engineers are increasingly embracing computer simulations to test the structural integrity of their prototypes. These computer simulations are based on the finite element method (FEM) and finite element analysis (FEA), […]
Tunable “Metalens” is a Breakthrough in Photonics
MIT engineers recently designed a tunable “metalens” that can zero in on objects at multiple depths. The lens, constructed from a transparent “phase-changing” material capable of rearranging its atomic structure […]
Photonics Researchers Use Finite Element Method to Make Breakthroughs in 2020
In 2020, photonics researchers used the finite element method (FEM) to make a number of exciting discoveries in the field of optics. As discussed in a previous post, FEM is […]
How the Finite Element Method (FEM) Enhances Optical Lens Design and Analysis
Optical lenses are vital components to the manufacturing and labeling of goods. For example, optical lenses are found in electronic devices like smartphones and laptops. They’re also used to make […]
Finite Element Method Helps Photonics Researchers Make Breakthrough
Exciting developments are happening in the fields optics and photonics. Some of these innovations are being made with the help of the finite element method (FEM). As discussed in a […]
The Finite Element Method Continues to Drive Innovation in Photonics
The optics and photonics fields are creating groundbreaking applications for astronomy, telecommunications, sensing, chemistry, biomedical research & development. Recently, researchers from Pennsylvania State University demonstrated how metasurfaces with unparalleled controllability […]
The Finite Element Method is Fueling Breakthroughs in Photonics
Photonics is the science of producing, manipulating, and discovering light waves and photons (light particles). The field covers a number of technologies like lasers and fiber-optics. The finite element method […]
How the Finite Element Method (FEM) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Work Together
The finite element method (FEM) and finite element analysis (FEA) work together to give engineers insight into the structural behavior of particular designs, so they can locate weak points and […]