Year: 2022
Type: preprint
Abstract: An emerging theme across many domains of science and engineering is materials that change shape, often dramatically. Determining their structure involves solving a shape optimization problem where a given energy functional is minimized with respect to the shape of the domain and auxiliary fields describing the structure. Such problems are very challenging to solve and there is a lack of suitable simulation tools that are both readily accessible and general purpose. To address this gap, we present Morpho, an open-source programmable environment, and demonstrate its versatility by showcasing three applications to different areas of soft matter - swelling hydrogels, complex fluids that form aspherical droplets, to soap films and membranes - and advise on broader uses.
Source: arXiv (Cornell University)
Authors: Joshi, Chaitanya, Goldstein, Daniel, Wennerholm, Cole, Downey, Eoghan, Hamilton, Emmett, Hocking, Samuel, Andrei, Anca, Adler, James H., Atherton, Timothy J.
Language: English
Subfield: Mechanical Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W4292213552