2023/11/16 by Francisco M. Muñoz‐Pérez, Juan Carlos Castro-Palacio, Muñoz-Pérez, Francisco M. +5
Engineering · Physics and Astronomy · #Experimental Learning in Engineering #Experimental and Theoretical Physics Studies #FOS: Physical sciences #Microfluidic and Bio-sensing Technologies #Physics Education (physics.ed-ph)
paper · pdf · doi:10.48550/arxiv.2311.09913
openalex publication_date 2023/11/16 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/28
We present a new virtual laboratory developed with COMSOL Multiphysics for the simulation of an acoustic levitator. Our computer application simulates the acoustic pressure field and its interaction with a set of particles. Students can interact with the system by having the possibility of changing the frequency and distance parameters between transducers in real-time. We have also developed and shared for free use the 3D printing design files for the construction of necessary components for the acoustic levitator and the instructions for its experimental implementation. The experimental results, along with the virtual laboratory, provide the students with useful tools to understand and interpret the acoustic phenomenon involved.