Gravity Simulator - Exploring Motion in Phase Space - Episode 4
Offered By: Let's Code Physics via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the power of phase space plots in understanding gravitational systems through this 28-minute video tutorial. Delve into the additional insights offered by phase space representations compared to real-space motion animations. Learn how to interpret and create phase space diagrams using VPython, referencing a humorous quote by Stephen Hawking about dimensional representation. Gain practical coding skills with provided source code for simulating Earth-Sun systems and trinary star configurations. Discover the applications of phase space analysis in physics and astronomy, elevating your understanding beyond basic gravitational simulations.
Syllabus
Gravity Simulator - Episode 4 (... In Phase Space!)
Taught by
Let's Code Physics
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