Particle Collision Simulation

Using concepts from classical and modern physics, this interactive simulation collides two protons to form clouds of jet particles if the energy of the collision permits.

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Inspiration

The aesthetic aspect of particle collisions. Learning about the quantum world.

What it does

Simulates particle (direct proton - proton) collisions releasing jet subatomic particles.

How we built it

We used Java and JavaFX for the simulation. The software development cycle was straight-forward. The workload was split between research, graphic design, base classes and GUI.

Challenges we ran into

Modern and quantum physics are complex to model given their high uncertainty and instability, especially for students with very basic physics backgrounds. Not all team members mastered JavaFX.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

The aesthetic quality of our simulation. How much we have learned this weekend. Team building.

What we learned

Particle physics concepts. JavaFX Git/Github

What's next for Particle Collision Simulation

This simplified model could be used for educational purposes and, if improved significantly, it could be used in academia.

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