CPU Computer Simulators vs FDTDX
CPU Computer Simulators
physport.orgFDTDX
fdtdx.readthedocs.ioSide by side
| Figure | CPU Computer Simulators | FDTDX |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Spec score · Physics Simulation Software | 7.7 (#44) | 8.6 (#12) |
| Delivery mode | desktop | desktop |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | PhysPort lists Peer Instruction, PhET Interactive Simulations, Tutorials in Introductory Physics, and other compatible methods. | The API includes functions for importing GDS polygons and working with GDS layer stacks and ports. |
| Lesson library | Yes | No |
| Purpose | CPU Computer Simulators is a suite of computer simulations for teaching physics and physical science. | FDTDX is an open-source Python package for simulating and designing three-dimensional photonic nanostructures with the Finite-Difference Time-Domain method. |
| Support | PhysPort provides no guarantees or support for this software. | The FAQ invites users to open GitHub discussions for unanswered questions and issues for suspected bugs, and says the maintainers regularly check discussions. |
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CPU Computer Simulators
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