Are there any particle simulators out there to download

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In summary, Warren and Josh discuss the availability of free chemical or nuclear simulators. Warren mentions that the difficulty in creating such a simulator lies in the communication between the simulation machinery and visualization. He suggests using GSIM, but mentions that it may require assistance with programming and designing the detector. Josh also notes the potential for major hadronic showers in the simulation.
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for free? chemical or nuclear simulators.
 
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for free? chemical or nuclear simulators.
What kind 'simulator' are you talking about? What are you trying to do?

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I want to put a Hydrogen atom next to a Helium atom, and give them initial velocities then see what happens in realtime.
 
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You want a simulator in which you can smash the particles together or something?

The difficulty in such a simulator lies mainly in the communication between two parts: the simulation machinery, which is likely to need quantum mechanics, and the simulation visualization, which is not capable of "displaying" quantum-mechanical results.

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The only thing I know of is GSIM built off GEANT. But it will only give you particle tracks and energy deposits. The other thing is you have to use electrons or real photons for beam particles and something as your target particle. These programs are pretty complicated if you don't have some one to help with some of the programming. You also have to program your target into the simulator. The detector also has to be designed unless you use one already available. But this is usually only for nuclear and particle physics.

Besides, depending on the momenta of the particles you are talking about will cause major hadronic showers. Just look at RHIC.
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1. What is a particle simulator?

A particle simulator is a computer program that models the behavior of particles, such as atoms, molecules, or subatomic particles, based on their physical properties and interactions.

2. What are the applications of particle simulators?

Particle simulators are used in various fields, including physics, chemistry, biology, and engineering, to study and understand the behavior of particles in different systems. They can also be used to simulate complex phenomena, such as fluid dynamics and molecular interactions.

3. Are there any free particle simulators available for download?

Yes, there are several free particle simulators available for download, such as LAMMPS, GROMACS, and NAMD. These simulators are widely used in research and are constantly updated and improved by the scientific community.

4. How accurate are particle simulators?

The accuracy of a particle simulator depends on the complexity of the system being simulated and the accuracy of the input parameters. Generally, the results of particle simulations are in good agreement with experimental data, but they should be interpreted with caution and validated by experimental results.

5. Can particle simulators be used for predicting the behavior of real-world systems?

Particle simulators can provide valuable insights into the behavior of real-world systems, but they should not be solely relied upon for predictions. The accuracy of the simulation depends on the completeness and accuracy of the input data, and real-world systems can be affected by unpredictable factors and external influences that cannot be fully accounted for in a simulation.

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