A comprehensive 3D physics simulation designed for investigatory studies in nuclear physics, featuring multiple reaction types, realistic calculations, and data export capabilities.
Simulate 6 different U-235 fission pathways with varying products:
- U-235 + n → Ba-141 + Kr-92 + 3n (202.5 MeV, 6.0% probability)
- U-235 + n → Xe-140 + Sr-94 + 2n (198.7 MeV, 6.3% probability)
- U-235 + n → I-137 + Y-97 + 2n (196.4 MeV, 5.8% probability)
- U-235 + n → Cs-144 + Rb-90 + 2n (200.1 MeV, 5.5% probability)
- U-235 + n → Te-134 + Zr-100 + 2n (199.3 MeV, 6.1% probability)
- U-235 + n → La-147 + Br-87 + 2n (197.8 MeV, 4.2% probability)
Key Observations:
- Neutron bombards from top (visible from all angles)
- Fission product atoms remain intact after collision
- Each product atom moves as a coherent unit
- Neutrons are ejected separately from the splitting nucleus
- Color-coded products for easy identification
Study 5 different fusion pathways with varying conditions:
- Deuterium-Tritium (D-T): 17.6 MeV, 100M K, highest cross-section
- Deuterium-Deuterium (D-D → He-3): 3.27 MeV, 400M K
- Deuterium-Deuterium (D-D → T): 4.03 MeV, 400M K
- Deuterium-Helium-3 (D-He3): 18.3 MeV, 500M K
- Proton-Boron-11 (p-B11): 8.7 MeV, 3000M K (aneutronic)
Advanced Features:
- Visible nuclei approaching each other
- Coulomb barrier calculations displayed
- Temperature requirements shown
- Product particles clearly visible and labeled
- Q-value calculations using Einstein's E=mc²
- Coulomb barrier calculations for fusion reactions
- Binding energy considerations
- Mass-energy equivalence throughout
- Conservation laws (mass-energy, momentum, charge)
Perfect for investigatory projects:
- Real-time experiment tracking
- CSV export for spreadsheet analysis
- JSON export for programming analysis
- Detailed reaction information including:
- Timestamp
- Reaction type
- Products formed
- Energy released
- Additional physics parameters