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Com Padre Digital Library: Open Source Physics: Einstein Cannon Model
The path of cannonballs fired near a black hole are computed using the Schwarzschild metric and presented in this visualization, allowing for study of the theory of general relativity. The cannon's angle and the number and speed of the...
American Association of Physics Teachers
Com Padre Digital Library: Open Source Physics: General Relativity Schwarzschild
Visualization that uses the Schwarzschild metric, showing the orbit light travels near a black hole.
American Association of Physics Teachers
Com Padre Digital Library: Open Source Physics: Particle Worldline Model
Simulation exploring the behavior of particles as they approach a black hole using Schwarzschild coordinates.
American Association of Physics Teachers
Com Padre Digital Library: Open Source Physics: General Relativity (Gr) Package
An extensive collection of simulations, activities, and worksheets for exploring relativity. Topics include Newtonian Physics, special relativity, Schwarzschild metric, Rain metric, Kerr metric, and general relativity orbits.
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Com Padre Digital Library: Open Source Physics: Schwarzschild Particle Energy
Apply the Schwarzschild metric to an object orbiting about a black hole. Manipulate the energy and angular momentum of the orbiting particle and observe the results.
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Com Padre Digital Library: Open Source Physics: Schwarzschild Light Wavefront
Apply the Schwarzschild metric to the paths light travels when it radiates in every direction near a black hole. Adjust the position of the light source and observe the effective potential of the paths.
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Com Padre Digital Library: Open Source Physics: Schwarzschild Light Launch Angle
Visualization that uses the Schwarzschild metric, showing the path light travels near a black hole depending on the angle of its initial launch.
American Association of Physics Teachers
Com Padre Digital Library: Open Source Physics: Schwarzschild Light Impact
Visualization using the Schwarzschild metric, showing the path light travels near a black hole. Adjust the impact parameter and observe effective potential well of the light particle.
American Association of Physics Teachers
Com Padre Digital Library: Open Source Physics: General Relativity Proper Length
Simulation showing the proper length between two positions as determined by the Schwarzchild metric.
American Association of Physics Teachers
Com Padre Digital Library: Open Source Physics: Schwarzschild Particle Program
Visualization using the Schwarzschild metric, showing the behavior of an object as it orbits about a black hole.