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Physiverse vs RustBCA
Both stand on physics simulation software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Web
Physiverse offers a free browser library with adjustable models and several ways to inspect or export results. Its lesson library and broad topic coverage can support classroom activities or independent study.
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RustBCA offers broad geometry, physics, and output options for binary-collision simulations at no listed cost. Its amorphous, static material model excludes channeling, temperature effects, and some many-body or chemical behavior.
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| Physiverse | RustBCA | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | physiverse.org | github.com |
| On physics simulation software | #44 of 89 | #40 of 89 |
Physiverse: what it does well
- 40 simulations across nine physics domains
- Search by topic, model, or method
- Adjust gravity, mass, charge, and other inputs
- Includes graphs, equations, and guided experiments
- Supports CSV data and recordings
What to know first
- Web access only
- Library is limited to 40 simulations
- Some listed topics include machine learning rather than only physics
RustBCA: what it does well
- Supports Linux, macOS, and Windows
- Multiple target geometries
- Several stopping and interaction potentials
- C/C++, Python, and Fortran libraries
- Reproducible seeded results
What to know first
- Requires the Rust toolchain
- Materials modeled as amorphous and static
- Cannot capture ion channeling or temperature effects
- Does not directly simulate chemical sputtering
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