Study domain: concept
Definition
In the most general sense, a study domain is a working domain characterized by:
-
a type of domain : 2D, 3D
and associated length and angle units
- symmetries and periodicity (if any)
- infinite box (if applicable)
There is one and only one study domain for each Flux project.
Software structure
The study domain is not an entity (Flux sense) but a grouping together of interdependent entities.
The different entities associated (or attached) to the domain are presented in the table below:
| Entity | Function (characterization of study domain) |
|---|---|
| Type |
identify the study domain: name and comment, type (2D, 3D), give length and angle units associated with following entities: Infinite box, Periodicity, Symmetry |
| Infinite box | give shape and dimensions of the infinite box |
| Periodicity | give type of periodicity and define periodicity planes |
| Symmetry | give type of symmetry and define symmetry planes |
Domain created by default
An appropriate study domain is created when you open a new project. (This is in fact just a Domain Type).
The user can begin the problem description without intervening at this level.