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3JCN Physics Simulation

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Figure3JCN Physics SimulationFDTDX
Price fromFreeFree
Free planYesYes
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WebYes—
Linux—Yes
Self-hosted—Yes
Plans published11
Spec score · Physics Simulation Software8.0 (#32)8.6 (#12)
Assessment toolsYesNo
Delivery modewebdesktop
Free planYesYes
IntegrationsThe maker acknowledges inspiration from Three.js, PhET, Boston University Physics Simulation, Magnet Academy, oPhysics, and QuVis.The API includes functions for importing GDS polygons and working with GDS layer stacks and ports.
Lesson libraryYesNo
PurposeProvides more than 360 interactive 3D physics simulations for students and instructors.FDTDX is an open-source Python package for simulating and designing three-dimensional photonic nanostructures with the Finite-Difference Time-Domain method.
SupportUsers can send a report about a simulation issue through the page's report link.The FAQ invites users to open GitHub discussions for unanswered questions and issues for suspected bugs, and says the maintainers regularly check discussions.
3D visualsYesYes

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