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💥 Supernova Explosion: Shockwave & Light Curve (2D)

A 2D Canvas physics simulation of a supernova explosion: Sedov-Taylor-style shockwave expansion and a real Type Ia / Type II light curve driven by Co-56 radioactive decay.

Space & Astronomy2DModerate60 FPS📱 Mobile-adapted🔥 Fire⇄ 3D version
2d-supernova ↗ Open standalone
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A 2D physics simulation of a supernova explosion, focused on the blast itself: a shockwave that expands in free flight before decelerating into Sedov-Taylor self-similar expansion, alongside a real Type Ia or Type II light curve driven by Co-56 radioactive decay. Pick a supernova type, trigger the explosion, and watch the brightness rise and fade in real time.

supernovashockwavelight curveastrophysicsSedov-Taylorradioactive decay

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

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