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⚡ Lightning Strike Simulator — 2D Dielectric-Breakdown Leader Model

2D companion of the Lightning Strike Simulator: a dielectric-breakdown model solves Laplace's equation for the potential and grows a branching stepped leader, with a measured fractal dimension and cloud-to-ground energy readouts.

Physics & Mechanics2DModerate60 FPS📱 Mobile-adapted⇄ 3D version
Lightning Strike Simulator — 2D Dielectric-Breakdown Leader Model ↗ Open standalone
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2D companion of the Lightning Strike Simulator: a dielectric-breakdown model solves Laplace's equation for the potential and grows a branching stepped leader, with a measured fractal dimension and cloud-to-ground energy readouts.

Lightning StrikeElectrical DischargeDielectric BreakdownFractals

2D · HTML5 Canvas 2D · 60 FPS target · runs fully client-side, no install

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