FDTDX vs PhysicsPlayground
FDTDX
fdtdx.readthedocs.ioPhysicsPlayground
physicsplayground.orgSide by side
| Figure | FDTDX | PhysicsPlayground |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Physics Simulation Software | 8.6 (#12) | 7.6 (#50) |
| Audience | The project presents FDTDX for research, development, and commercial use in photonic nanostructure simulation and design. | The maker says the tools are built by a physics instructor for physics teachers. |
| Delivery mode | desktop | web |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Lesson library | No | Yes |
| Purpose | FDTDX is an open-source Python package for simulating and designing three-dimensional photonic nanostructures with the Finite-Difference Time-Domain method. | Physics Playground provides interactive physics simulations designed for classroom teaching. |
| 3D visuals | Yes | Yes |
Plans
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PhysicsPlayground
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