Is there a way to remove zero-volume elements in Abaqus Explicit analysis?

Hello. I want to simulate the forging process of a complex part using the Explicit solution in Abaqus. Due to the complexity of the geometry, I have to use Tet elements. But while solving it, I...

23 June 2020 8,353 3 View

How does tensile strain in the semiconductor influence Schottky junction properties?

I have done irradiation on SiC and noticed uniform tensile strain from XRD. How does this irradiation induced strain could influence Schottky junction properties? Thanks.

04 June 2017 2,934 4 View

Is there any relation between work function and surface band bending?

How to confirm surface band bending from UPS?Any detailed or relevant article regarding surface band bending studied from XPS and/or UPS is needed. Thanks.

21 April 2017 6,683 2 View

How to evaluate the surface density of states of semiconductors?

I'm a beginner, I would like to know about the evaluation of the surface density of states when the dopant concentration is known and/or unknown.

18 December 2016 8,222 3 View

Could someone please elaborate determining a and c values for hexagonal crystal structure?

10 April 2016 9,814 5 View

Is it proper to use normal glass cutter to cut wafer/substrate materials?

29 March 2016 7,797 6 View

Can we make ceramic piston & other parts for I. C Engines by foundry instead of machining?

Can we make ceramic piston & other parts for I. C Engines by foundry instead of machining?

28 December 2015 2,311 5 View

Does anyone have a free computer program for Fitts' law?

I have a PEBL expeirment but Fitts' task in this program is a little different.

04 April 2014 5,536 3 View

How Can I make a Gaussian source with certain power in FDTD?

Dear friends I am trying to simulate plasmonic logic gates with FDTD, I should put a Gaussian source with certain power on input, I got that should write a script for it, please guide me.

01 January 1970 7,840 3 View

Is There Any Feasible Method To Test Fluorescent Compounds Other Than Fluorescence Spectrometers ??

Is There Any Feasible Method To Test The Efficiency Of Fluorescent Compounds Other Than UV Spectrometers ? Suggestions Would Be Appreciated !

02 March 2021 5,785 3 View

How to remove the residual PDMS on the silicon mold?

Incompletely cross-linked pdms are difficult to remove.

01 March 2021 798 3 View

Why initial concentration of Pb not the same as calculated one when testing using AAS?

I am currently doing research on the adsorption of heavy metal using magnetic reduce graphene oxide. I use AAS to determine the concentration of the heavy metal. I prepare the Pb solution with...

26 February 2021 9,580 4 View

How to calculate Z (the number of molecules in a unit cell) for calculating theoretical density?

I am trying to calculate the theoretical density of my ceramics materials. I use the formula below to calculate the theoretical density: Theoretical density = (Molecular weight x No. of molecules...

24 February 2021 3,823 2 View

Is this the write procedure for acid digestion of soil for heavy metal analysis using AAS?

How to do acid digestion of soil sample with 3:1 aquaregia in an open vessel?

23 February 2021 3,053 7 View

Can't recognize exact phase and PDF card no of Silicon carbide in XRD?

We have deposited silicon carbide on carbon substrate using one PVD technique. Due to amorphous behavior of SiC at low deposition temperature, we performed heat treatment of those films at...

22 February 2021 2,072 3 View

Amorphous silica XRD peak at around 10 degree?

21 February 2021 3,417 5 View

How can I simulate the optical absorption spectrum of a biomaterial (like DNA or protein) in COMSOL?

I need to simulate the optical properties of a biomaterial, namely DNA, in COMSOL. Basically I need to simulate the IR absorption spectrum of a cylinder filled with a 'concentration' of DNA. I am...

21 February 2021 3,043 3 View

What is the detection limit of ED-XRF technique for transition metals in silicon ?

Hi everybody, please, can someone tell us if the transition metals (W, Fe, Ni, etc ...) in silicon destined for solar cell manufacturing can be detected by ED-XRF technique. Note that the...

18 February 2021 6,231 4 View

What is the reason film thickness increased?

what is the reason film thickness increased when increased doping concentrations give some reasons The measured film thickness is 156, 282, 394, 548 and 681 nm for 0, 1.5, 2.5, 3.5, and 4.5 wt....

17 February 2021 8,987 5 View