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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
- COMSOL官方 - COMSOL MEMS仿真: COMSOL official bragging course has no real substance. The only example is still a piezoelectric sensor. It is okay to get familiar with the basic operations of COMSOL.
- COMSOL官方 - MEMS模块多物理场仿真培训: COMSOL official simulation training has a very long duration.
- 印度理工学院 - MEMS与微系统: Open online courses by Indian bros, having picture quality comparable to that of landline phones. They are courses at an introductory level.
2. Multiphysics Coupling Theory
- Master basic equations for thermal-fluid-structure coupling (e.g., Navier-Stokes equations, heat conduction equation, structural mechanics equations):
- 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
and thermal expansion coefficient of silicon, glass, PDMS). - Familiarize with impacts of MEMS fabrication processes (photolithography, etching, thin-film deposition) on device performance.
II. Advanced Simulation Tools
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)
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
Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics
- Supplement microscale fluid mechanics (e.g., impact of Knudsen number
on flow regimes). - Study mathematical models for natural and forced convection (e.g., Grashof number
, Prandtl number ).
- Supplement microscale fluid mechanics (e.g., impact of Knudsen number
Thermal Science & Heat Transfer
- Master heat transfer mechanisms: conduction, convection, and radiation.
- Understand thermal boundary layer theory and its applications in sensor design.
Gas Dynamics
- Investigate thermophysical properties of gases (air, argon, nitrogen): specific heat capacity
, viscosity . - Study the impact of gas species on thermal convection responses (e.g., enhanced sensitivity with low-density gases).
- Investigate thermophysical properties of gases (air, argon, nitrogen): specific heat capacity
IV. Research Skill Enhancement
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.
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).
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
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).
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
Novel Material Applications
- Explore flexible materials (PDMS) and nanomaterials (graphene) in MEMS.
- Investigate packaging impacts on sensor stability (e.g., vacuum encapsulation, pressure control).
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).