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🌡️ Thermodynamics

Heat conduction, Carnot cycles, Maxwell-Boltzmann distributions, Bénard convection and Stirling engines.

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Heat ConductionSolve the 2D heat equation in real time with FTCS finite differences. Paint hot and cold… Carnot CycleInteractive Carnot engine P-V diagram. Trace isothermal and adiabatic stages, adjust… Maxwell-Boltzmann Distribution — Kinetic TheoryNewSimulate elastic hard-sphere gas molecules and watch the real-time speed distribution… Bénard ConvectionNew2D incompressible Navier-Stokes with Boussinesq buoyancy. Watch thermal convection rolls… Stirling EngineNewAnimated Stirling cycle P-V diagram with engine schematic. Four stages: isothermal expansion… Steam & Condensation — Phase TransitionNewParticle simulation of water vapour rising, cooling and condensing into droplets.… City Temperature Heatmap SimulationNewVisualize how different urban surfaces and environmental conditions affect city temperatures… Lennard-Jones Molecular DynamicsSimulate 2D molecular dynamics with the Lennard-Jones potential. Watch gas, liquid, and… Blackbody Radiation — Planck's Law & Wien's PeakAdjust temperature from 500K to 30,000K and watch Wien's peak shift from infrared to… Van der Waals GasNewReal gas P-V isotherms with the van der Waals equation. Maxwell equal-area construction,… Gibbs Ensemble — Entropy & Microcanonical StatisticsExplore statistical mechanics through the Gibbs ensemble. Distribute energy quanta among… Heat Equation — 2D Temperature DistributionSimulate 2D heat conduction using the finite difference method. Draw heat sources and sinks,…
Fourier Heat Equation — Diffusion & Boundary ConditionsNewSolve the 1D Fourier heat equation by finite differences. Set Dirichlet or Neumann boundary… Temperature Distribution — Steady State & Transient Heat TransferSimulate 1D and 2D temperature distributions. Compare numerical FDM solutions with… Carnot Heat Engine — Efficiency & PV DiagramNewAnimated Carnot cycle on an interactive PV diagram. Set hot and cold reservoir temperatures,… Ising Model — Phase TransitionNew2D Ising model with Metropolis Monte Carlo. Cross the critical temperature Tc ≈ 2.269 and… Maxwell's Demon — Information & the Second LawNewA demon sorting fast and slow molecules seems to violate the second law — until you account… Brownian Ratchet — Can Randomness Do Work?NewFeynman's ratchet-and-pawl shows thermal noise alone cannot produce directed work at… Otto Cycle — How a Petrol Engine WorksNewThe four-stroke petrol engine cycle: adiabatic compression, constant-volume combustion,… Entropy of Mixing — Ideal Gas ThermodynamicsNewWatch two ideal gases mix irreversibly. Visualize ΔS_mix = -nR·Σxᵢ·ln(xᵢ) and the free… Ventilation Heat Load SimulationNewThis simulation explores the heat generated within a mine and its impact on ventilation… Heat Conduction Plate LabNewThis interactive simulation demonstrates the principles of heat conduction through a solid… Solar Thermal Molten Salt - 3D simulationNewThis simulation models a solar thermal power plant utilizing molten salt for energy storage.… Wombat Burrow Temperature LabNewThis simulation explores the thermal regulation of wombats within their burrows. It… Hot Spring Geothermal Steam SimulationNewObserve the dynamic process of steam generation from a hot spring, manipulating parameters… 3D Thermal ConvectionNewThis simulation illustrates the behavior of fluids due to temperature differences,… Thermodynamic Cycle Analysis SimulatorNewThis simulation allows users to explore the principles behind various thermodynamic cycles,… Fundamentals of Thermodynamics SimulationNewExplore fundamental thermodynamic principles like conservation of energy and entropy through… Thermodynamics SimulatorNewThis simulation demonstrates the laws of thermodynamics, particularly heat transfer and… Thermodynamics Heat Engine SimulatorNewThis simulation allows users to explore the principles of thermodynamics by simulating a… Heat Transfer Simulation Exploring Thermal FlowsNewThis simulation explores the complex interplay of thermal energy transfer – specifically… Thermodynamics SimulationNewThis simulation demonstrates fundamental thermodynamic laws like conservation of energy and… Deep Earth Geothermal Grid SimulationNewThis simulation explores the feasibility of harnessing geothermal energy from deep within… Dynamic Theater Simulation: Lighting & SoundNewExplore how dynamic lighting and audio systems can be used to create immersive theatrical… Virtual Theater Production Control PanelNewThis simulation allows you to control the virtual set design and performance elements of a… Interactive Heat Transfer & Energy SystemsNewExplore the fundamental principles of heat transfer through interactive simulations of… Heat Transfer and Energy System DynamicsNewThis simulation explores the complex dynamics of heat transfer within energy systems,… Energy Technology Geothermal Energy SimulationNewThis simulation allows you to explore the principles of geothermal energy by manipulating… Interactive 2D Heat Exploration SimulationNewThis interactive simulation allows users to explore fundamental principles of heat transfer… Classical Performance Simulation - Stagecraft FocusNewDirect the actions of virtual actors in a classical theatrical setting, manipulating stage… Thermodynamic Cycle Modeling ToolNewConstruct and analyze thermodynamic cycles with customizable parameters, visualizing energy… Renewable Energy Geothermal Energy SimulationNewThis simulation allows you to explore the principles of geothermal energy production and… Theater Simulator — Performance Arts, Stage Production, and Dramatic AnalysisNewThis simulation allows you to design and execute theatrical performances, from set… Theater Theater History SimulationNewThis simulation provides a dynamic exploration of theatrical history, allowing users to… Thermodynamics Explained — Laws, Entropy, and EnergyNewThis simulation introduces the fundamental concepts of thermodynamics, focusing on the laws… Thermodynamics Heat Engine Simulator — Carnot Cycle, Efficiency, and Energy ConversionNewThis simulation allows you to explore the Carnot Cycle, a fundamental concept in… Energy Systems OptimizationNewWatch a 3D piston-cylinder heat engine run the four Carnot strokes with a live P-V diagram… The Concept of Infinite EnergyNewA concise explanation of infinite energy within the context of thermodynamics and its… Hive Thermal Management: Balancing Insulation and VentilationNewA 3D hive cutaway with independent top and bottom vents, wall insulation and a… Radiative Sky Cooling NetworksNewA 3D city block where roof panels radiate heat to the night sky, a chilled-water tank banks… Avalanche Snow Slope SimulationNewThis simulation demonstrates the physics of an avalanche on a snow slope. It allows users to… 3D Gas Kinetic TheoryNewThis simulation demonstrates the principles of 3D gas kinetic theory, visualizing molecular… Three-Dimensional Hot Air BalloonNewThis simulation models the behavior of a hot air balloon as it rises and descends,… 3D Mpemba EffectNewThis simulation explores the Mpemba effect – the observation that hot water can sometimes… Bonfire with Rising EmbersNewThis simulation demonstrates the principles of combustion and heat transfer as a bonfire… Steam Rising CupNewThis simulation visually represents the process of steam rising from a hot cup of coffee or… Steam Engine Piston DynamicsNewObserve the motion of a steam engine piston and understand how changes in steam pressure and… Advanced Thermodynamics - Comprehensive GuideNewThis simulation illustrates the laws of thermodynamics through interactive experiments and… Campfire SimulationNewThis simulation models the combustion process of a campfire, illustrating how heat and… Coal Stockpile Heating SimulationNewThis simulation demonstrates the principles of heat transfer and thermal conductivity within… Convection Cell SimulatorNewThis simulation visualizes the process of convection, demonstrating how temperature… Copper SmeltingNewThe simulation visually represents the smelting process for copper ore, illustrating heat… Cryogenics SimulationNewThis simulation demonstrates the principles behind cryogenics, focusing on heat transfer and… Stylized Fire SimulationNewThis simulation demonstrates the principles of flame propagation and combustion, showcasing… Fire & Burning — 3D Campfire SimulatorNewObserve the physics of fire propagation and combustion in this 3D simulation. Experiment… Fluidized Bed RoasterNewThis simulation models the behavior of a fluidized bed roaster. It showcases how… Ideal Gas Piston SimulatorNewThis simulation illustrates the behavior of an ideal gas confined within a piston. Users can… Lava ForgeNewThis simulation demonstrates the principles of fluid dynamics and heat transfer as molten… Methane HydrateNewThis simulation explores the formation and stability of methane hydrates – solid forms of… Torch FlameNewThis simulation models the behavior of a torch flame, illustrating convection currents,… V8 Engine CylindersNewThis simulation demonstrates the four-stroke combustion cycle within a V8 engine,… Steam TrainNewThis simulation demonstrates the principles behind steam engine operation, showcasing how… Geyser Eruption Dynamics SimulationNewWitness a realistic geyser eruption unfold as you manipulate factors such as build time,… Thermodynamics — AetherNewThis immersive simulation allows you to manipulate variables like temperature and pressure… Phase Transitions SimulatorNewExplore how materials transition between distinct states – solid, liquid, gas – as they… Thermodynamic Process SimulationNewThis simulation demonstrates the principles of thermodynamics, showcasing how energy is… Bonfire - Particle Flame SimulationNewThis simulation visually represents the complex physics of a bonfire's flame through a… Candle Flame - Particle Flame SimulationNewThis simulation models the behavior of a candle flame using particle dynamics. It shows how… Geothermal Geyser Eruption ModelNewInvestigate the physics of geysers by controlling water temperature, pressure, and emission… Snow Avalanche Physics: Triggering EventsNewWitness the complex interplay of factors – including snowpack density, slope angle, and… Snowpack Avalanche LayersNewThis simulation explores the layered structure of snowpacks and how these layers interact… Thermodynamic Heat Transfer SimulationNewThis simulation allows you to manipulate the key factors driving thermodynamic heat transfer… Tykha Ferma 3DNewThis simulation demonstrates the principles of thermal expansion and contraction as… WildfireNewThis simulation allows you to observe and manipulate the key factors driving wildfire…
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Thermodynamics

Heat conduction, Carnot cycles, Maxwell-Boltzmann distributions, Bénard convection and Stirling engines.

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