The course is taught as a module in the Advanced Modeling, automation & optimization in COMSOL Multiphysics course and can also be included in a custom program.
The design of devices is a crucial step in industrial processes, as it directly influences the efficiency and effectiveness of final products. In this context, mathematical optimization serves as a powerful tool to automate and enhance the design process.
This course develops a comprehensive understanding of optimization by using COMSOL models, with a focus on LiveLink for MATLAB and the Optimization Module.
LiveLink for MATLAB enables students to push models further through MATLAB programming capabilities and optimization tools, while the Optimization Module embeds optimization solutions directly within COMSOL models.
The course covers objective functions, design variables, constraints and optimization workflows, together with practical examples involving geometric optimization, material property optimization, topological optimization and parameter estimation.
Core tools covered include LiveLink for MATLAB, COMSOL model scripting, Optimization Module workflows, sensitivity analysis, parameter estimation and MATLAB optimization solvers.
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