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I. Fundamental Theory Enhancement

1. MEMS Device Principles

  • Supplement fundamental principles of MEMS sensors (e.g., thermal convective type, piezoresistive type, capacitive type).
  • Study the working mechanism of thermal convective tilt sensors (gas thermal diffusion, relationship between temperature gradient and tilt angle).
  • Understand fluid dynamics and heat transfer characteristics at micro/nano scales (e.g., gas flow models in microcavities).
Reference books
  • 微机电系统基础:Basically covers the basic principles, devices and research methods of MEMS technology.

Reference online courses

2. Multiphysics Coupling Theory

  • Master basic equations for thermal-fluid-structure coupling (e.g., Navier-Stokes equations, heat conduction equation, structural mechanics equations):ρ(ut+uu)=p+μ2u+F
  • Learn multiphysics modeling methods in COMSOL (e.g., boundary condition configuration, parametric sweeps).
Reference books

This needs to be learned a bit more. I don't expect you to learn all of them one by one. Here I list a few reference books for your reference.

Theoretical Mechanics

力学(第五版): Landau for the win! Of course, this book is not suitable for beginners like us. Just enshrine it here like a deity.

Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics
Fluid Mechanics
Heat Transfer
Continuum Mechanics
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
Reference online courses

3. Material & Fabrication Fundamentals

  • Investigate thermal properties of microelectronics materials (e.g., thermal conductivity k and thermal expansion coefficient α of silicon, glass, PDMS).
  • Familiarize with impacts of MEMS fabrication processes (photolithography, etching, thin-film deposition) on device performance.

II. Advanced Simulation Tools

  1. Advanced COMSOL Applications

    • Learn 3D modeling techniques (complex geometry construction, mesh optimization)
    • Master parametric simulation and optimization modules (e.g., parametric scans, sensitivity analysis)
    • Practice multiphysics coupling simulations (thermal-field, flow-field, and structural-field joint analysis)
  2. Data Analysis & Visualization

    • Process simulation data using MATLAB/Python (temperature field distribution, flow velocity field extraction)
    • Learn data fitting and optimization algorithms (e.g., genetic algorithms, gradient descent methods)

III. Interdisciplinary Knowledge Expansion

  1. Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics

    • Supplement microscale fluid mechanics (e.g., impact of Knudsen number Kn on flow regimes).
    • Study mathematical models for natural and forced convection (e.g., Grashof number Gr, Prandtl number Pr).
  2. Thermal Science & Heat Transfer

    • Master heat transfer mechanisms: conduction, convection, and radiation.
    • Understand thermal boundary layer theory and its applications in sensor design.
  3. Gas Dynamics

    • Investigate thermophysical properties of gases (air, argon, nitrogen): specific heat capacity cp, viscosity μ.
    • Study the impact of gas species on thermal convection responses (e.g., enhanced sensitivity with low-density gases).

IV. Research Skill Enhancement

  1. Literature Retrieval & Review

    • Learn to search for cutting-edge MEMS sensor papers using academic databases (IEEE Xplore, ScienceDirect).
    • Master literature management tools (EndNote/Zotero) and academic writing standards.
  2. Experimental Design Thinking

    • Understand simulation-experiment correlation (e.g., guiding fabrication parameters via simulations).
    • Learn experimental error analysis and validation methods (e.g., comparison with experimental data).
  3. Project Management & Collaboration

    • Define phased goals and workflows (e.g., 2D optimization → 3D modeling → multi-scenario validation).
    • Adopt collaboration tools (Git version control, online document sharing).

V. Practical Skill Supplementation

  1. Micro/Nanofabrication Basics

    • Observe MEMS fabrication processes in labs (e.g., photolithography, dry/wet etching).
    • Learn how process parameters affect device performance (e.g., thin-film thickness control).
  2. Prototype Testing Fundamentals

    • Understand sensor test platform setup (e.g., temperature control systems, tilt-stage calibration).
    • Study signal acquisition and noise suppression methods (e.g., lock-in amplification techniques).

VI. Frontier Exploration

  1. Novel Material Applications

    • Explore flexible materials (PDMS) and nanomaterials (graphene) in MEMS.
    • Investigate packaging impacts on sensor stability (e.g., vacuum encapsulation, pressure control).
  2. Low-Power Design Concepts

    • Optimize heat source power via pulsed heating and dynamic power management.
    • Explore self-powering technologies (e.g., energy harvesting-storage integration).

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