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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the search for an astrophysics simulator, specifically focusing on simulating the big bang and related cosmic phenomena. Participants explore various tools and concepts related to astrophysics simulations, including their limitations and misconceptions.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested
  • Technical explanation

Main Points Raised

  • One participant requests information on where to download an astrophysics simulator, expressing a desire to simulate various cosmic events.
  • Another participant questions the specific type of simulation desired, suggesting that there may be applets available for certain simulations.
  • Several participants mention existing tools and software such as gasoline, gadget, nchilada, and NAMD, with one suggesting the use of a game engine for simpler simulations.
  • A participant expresses interest in simulating the big bang and mentions recent studies suggesting multiple planets in the solar system, indicating a desire to validate these theories through simulation.
  • Another participant challenges the notion of simulating the big bang, stating that the physics to describe early universe conditions is lacking and that a "universe simulator" is not feasible due to computational limitations.
  • One participant provides a link to a site focused on galactic mergers as a relevant resource for experimentation.
  • A participant points out a misconception regarding the big bang and its association with planet formation, clarifying that the universe encompasses more than just the solar system.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the feasibility of simulating the big bang and the understanding of planetary formation in the context of the solar system. There is no consensus on the existence or capabilities of an astrophysics simulator that can accurately model such complex phenomena.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include the lack of clarity on what constitutes an "astrophysics simulator," the ambiguity surrounding the recent studies mentioned, and the unresolved nature of the physics involved in early universe conditions.

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Hello, I need an astrophysics simulator. I've googled and yahooed but couldn't find any. If you kno where I could download one please let me know. Thanks for your time.
 
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I haven't heard of an "astrophysics simulator" before. What specifically do you want to simulate? With luck mayb someone has written an applet for it.
 
gasoline,gadget, nchilada, NAMD ...there are many more...those are the ones that I've heard of.

u can also use a game engine for simple astro sims...(coding your own physics component.)
 
ranger said:
I haven't heard of an "astrophysics simulator" before. What specifically do you want to simulate? With luck mayb someone has written an applet for it.

I want to simulate the explosion of the big bang. According to recent studies there were more than one planet in our solar system and with the correct simulations they should play out the theory and prove that its true. But there are hundreds of things that I would love to check out.
 
neurocomp2003 said:
gasoline,gadget, nchilada, NAMD ...there are many more...those are the ones that I've heard of.

u can also use a game engine for simple astro sims...(coding your own physics component.)

Thanks- the NAMD seems to look kinda cool so ill try that one. :biggrin:
 
Prof_Atis said:
According to recent studies there were more than one planet in our solar system.

:confused: Recent studies? I thought that's a *very* old discovery...
 
Prof_Atis said:
I want to simulate the explosion of the big bang. According to recent studies there were more than one planet in our solar system and with the correct simulations they should play out the theory and prove that its true. But there are hundreds of things that I would love to check out.

There are so many things wrong with this I don't even know where to begin...

1) People have known forever that there's more than one planet in the solar system.

2) There's no such thing as a "big bang simulator," nor could there be. After all, we currently lack the physics to describe the very early times.

3) A simulator which modeled the big bang would not also be modelling planetary formation, unless you have a computer with, eh, way more computer memory that has ever been manufactured.

You're essentially asking for a "universe simulator," and such a thing does not (and, for machine limitations, cannot) exist. We have simulations of galaxy formation, stellar evolution and so on, but it's not possible to simulate the universe with granularity down to individual planets.

- Warren
 
Prof_Atis said:
I want to simulate the explosion of the big bang. According to recent studies there were more than one planet in our solar system and with the correct simulations they should play out the theory and prove that its true. But there are hundreds of things that I would love to check out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7E4Owc5gdRc"
 
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It is a common misconception that "the universe" refers to our solar system plus the immediate surrounding area, hence the fallacy that the big bang is associated with planet formation.
 

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