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    SciDAVis is a user-friendly data analysis and visualization program primarily aimed at high-quality plotting of scientific data. It strives to combine an intuitive, easy-to-use graphical user interface with powerful features such as Python scriptability.
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    Gwyddion

    Gwyddion

    Scanning probe microscopy data visualisation and analysis

    A data visualization and processing tool for scanning probe microscopy (SPM, i.e. AFM, STM, MFM, SNOM/NSOM, ...) and profilometry data, useful also for general image and 2D data analysis.
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    GMAT

    GMAT

    General Mission Analysis Tool

    The General Mission Analysis Tool (GMAT) is an open-source tool for space mission design and navigation. GMAT is developed by a team of NASA, private industry, and public and private contributors. The GMAT development team is pleased to announce the release of GMAT version R2022a. For a complete list of new features, compatibility changes, and bug fixes, see the R2022a Release Notes in the Users Guide.
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    Asymptote

    Asymptote

    2D & 3D TeX-Aware Vector Graphics Language

    Asymptote is a powerful descriptive vector graphics language for technical drawing, inspired by MetaPost but with an improved C++-like syntax. Asymptote provides for figures the same high-quality typesetting that LaTeX does for scientific text.
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    Downloads: 406 This Week
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    Control remote support software for remote workers and IT teams

    Raise the bar for remote support and reduce customer downtime.

    ConnectWise ScreenConnect, formerly ConnectWise Control, is a remote support solution for Managed Service Providers (MSP), Value Added Resellers (VAR), internal IT teams, and managed security providers. Fast, reliable, secure, and simple to use, ConnectWise ScreenConnect helps businesses solve their customers' issues faster from any location. The platform features remote support, remote access, remote meeting, customization, and integrations with leading business tools.
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    Gpredict

    Gpredict

    Real time satellite tracking and orbit prediction

    Gpredict is a real-time satellite tracking and orbit prediction application. Gpredict can track an unlimited number of satellites and display the data in tables and various graphical view.
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    Downloads: 315 This Week
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    Elmer finite element software

    Elmer finite element software

    Open source finite element software for multiphysical problems

    Elmer is a finite element software for numerical solution of partial differential equations and multiphysical problems. It includes models of structural mechanics, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, electromagnetics etc. Elmer home is www.csc.fi/elmer
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    Downloads: 291 This Week
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    CAELinux

    CAELinux

    Dedicated to computer-aided engineering Linux distribution

    CAELinux is an installable live (USB) Linux distribution dedicated to open source engineering with a focus on Computer Aided Engineering and Scientific Computing. Based on Ubuntu, it features a ready to use workstation environment for open source product development, makers and scientist with many CAD/CAM/CAE applications for mechanical design, stress analysis, heat transfer, flow simulation and CNC manufacturing / 3D printing as well as electronic design tools and a complete development environment for scientific computing & mathematical modeling. A special focus of CAELinux is to provide simplified interfaces to facilitate the use of specialized open source software while providing high performance parallel multiphysics solvers ready to use for more advanced users. Try CAELinux or carry it with you on a USB stick in a live environment or install it to turn your PC into a full fledged Ubuntu based CAE workstation. It's all up to you what you can do with it!
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    Downloads: 402 This Week
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    OS X Portable Applications

    Portable OS X FOSS applications

    OS X FOSS portable applications are packaged so you can carry around on any portable device, USB thumb drive, iPod, portable hard drive, memory card, other portable device (or also on your internal hard disk), taking your preferences with you.
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    vaspkit
    Basic features: 1. Generate KPOINTS, POTCAR and INCAR for a given POSCAR file; 2. Elastic-constants using stress-strain or energy-strain methods; 3. Equation-of-state fitting; 4. Suggested k-paths for a given crystal structure; 5. Optical adsorption coefficient; 6. Band structure unfolding; 7. Fermi surface; 8. Density-of-states and band-structure; 9. Charge/spin density, Charge density difference; 10. Vacuum level and work function; 11. Wave-function analysis; 12. Molecular-dynamics analysis; 13. Effective mass of carrier; 14. Symmetry finding and operations; 15. 3D band structures; More details can be found in its official website https://vaspkit.com.
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    AlertBot: Website Monitoring of Uptime, Performance, and Errors

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    PreviSat

    PreviSat

    Satellite tracking software

    PreviSat is a satellite tracking software for observing purposes. Very easy to use, it shows positions of artificial satellites in real-time or manual mode. PreviSat is able to make predictions of their passes, predictions of MetOp and COSMO-SkyMed flares, transits of all satellites, predictions of Starlink satellites passes and several other calculations.
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    PyMca
    Stand-alone application and Python tools for interactive and/or batch processing analysis of X-Ray Fluorescence Spectra. Graphical user interface (GUI) and batch processing capabilities provided.
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    REDUCE

    REDUCE

    A Portable General-Purpose Computer Algebra System

    REDUCE is an interactive system for general algebraic computations of interest to mathematicians, scientists and engineers. It can be used interactively for simple calculations but also provides a flexible and expressive user programming language. The development of the REDUCE computer algebra system was started in the 1960s by Anthony C. Hearn. Since then, many scientists from all over the world have contributed to its development. REDUCE has a long and distinguished place in the history of computer algebra systems. Other systems that address some of the same issues but sometimes with rather different emphasis are Axiom, Derive, Macsyma (Maxima), Maple, Mathematica and MuPAD. REDUCE primarily runs on either Portable Standard Lisp (PSL) or Codemist Standard Lisp (CSL), both of which are included in the SourceForge distribution. By modern standards, REDUCE is a surprisingly small and compact application, which runs well on all major operating systems.
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    Downloads: 175 This Week
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    Elk
    An all-electron full-potential linearised augmented-planewave (FP-LAPW) code. Designed to be as developer friendly as possible so that new developments in the field of density functional theory (DFT) can be added quickly and reliably.
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    Downloads: 117 This Week
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    GeigerLog

    GeigerLog

    Python program for Geiger counters and Environmental Sensors

    GeigerLog is a combination of data logger, presenter, and analyzer, and now released as version 1.4.3 ! Based on Python (Version 3), hence runs on Linux, Windows, Macs, Raspberry Pi, and other. Supports HiDPI screens. GeigerLog is WiFi enabled for servers and clients; it can be monitored by SmartPhone. Initially developed for Geiger counters, it is now a more universal tool, which equally well handles data like temperature, air-pressure, humidity, CO2. Continues to support GQ Electronic's GMC-300/500/600 Geiger counters, RadMon and other IoT devices, Gamma-Scout Geiger counters, audio-clicks producing Geiger counters, I2C based sensors. GeigerLog reads data from the devices, saves them to databases, prints to screen and plots as graph of Values vs Time. The graph is auto-updated and can be customized. Quality control using Statistics, Scatter, Poisson Test, FFT & Autocorrelation, and more. New software let Raspberry Pi act as WiFiServer for GeigerLog.
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    Downloads: 145 This Week
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    NumeRe

    NumeRe

    Framework for numerical computations, data analysis and visualisation

    Curve fitting | Data analysis | Plotting | Matrix operations | FFT | Extensible framework | Multiple file formats | Programmable | Open source | Free for everyone NumeRe: Framework for Numerical Computation is a numerical framework written for Microsoft Windows(R) and released under the GNU GPL v3 for solving and visualizing mathematical and physical problems numerically. Keep simple things simple: You want to plot a sine function? Just enter 'plot sin(x)'. You want to load some data? Enter 'load "path/to/your/file"' or drag the file into the terminal. You need to fit a function to the data? Enter 'fit data() -with=YOURFUNCTION(x)' Need assistance? Enter 'help topic' into the terminal or simply press [F1]. Find us on Discord: https://discord.gg/s5tSjwU Follow us on Mastodon: https://fosstodon.org/@numeredevs Visit our english page: https://en.numere.org Buy us a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/numere We've moved to GitHub: https://github.com/numere-org
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    Downloads: 186 This Week
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    ToxTrac

    ToxTrac

    Free Animal Tracking Software

    ToxTrac is a free Windows program optimized for tracking animals. It uses an advanced tracking algorithm and includes Preprocessing, Background subtraction, Thresholding, Post-processing, and Filters. It is robust; very fast; and can handle one or several animals in one or several environments. The program provides useful statistics as output. ToxTrac can be used for fish, insects, rodents, etc. If used, please cite: Rodriguez, A., Zhang, H., Klaminder, J., Brodin, T., Andersson, P. L. and Andersson, M. (2018). ToxTrac: a fast and robust software for tracking organisms. Methods in Ecology and Evolution. 9(3):460–464 Rodriguez, A., Zhang, H., Klaminder, J., Brodin, T., and Andersson, M. (2017). ToxId: an algorithm to track the identity of multiple animals. Scientific Reports. 7(1):14774. Contact Magnus Andersson, Department of Physics, Umeå University magnus.andersson@umu.se **Support** Alvaro Rodriguez, Main Developer a.tajes@udc.es
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    Gabedit is a Graphical User Interface for FireFly (PC-Gamess), Gamess-US, Gaussian, Molcas, Molpro, MPQC, NWChem, OpenMopac, Orca, PSI4 and Q-Chem computational chemistry packages.
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    QBlade

    QBlade

    Wind Turbine Rotor Design and Simulation

    QBlade 2.0 released!!!! QBlade 2.0 released!!!! QBlade 2.0 released!!!! This project page is discontinued, you find our new webpage at: https://qblade.org/ This project page wont be updated in the future, however, everything in the "Files" section and the Forum Content will remain avaliable to everyone...
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    GaussianBeam computes the profile propagation of a Gaussian laser beam through a set of lenses.
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    Frame3DD

    Static and Dynamic Structural Analysis of 2D and 3D frames.

    FRAME3DD is a program for the static and dynamic structural analysis of two- and three-dimensional frames and trusses with elastic and geometric stiffness.
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    Downloads: 64 This Week
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    This is an implementation of post-process phonon analyzer, which calculates crystal phonon properties from input information calculated by external codes, e.g., first-principles calculation code.
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    OpenRocket
    An Open Source model rocket simulator.
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    GenX

    GenX

    X-Ray and Neutron Reflectivity Modeling

    GenX is a scientific program to refine x-ray refelcetivity, neutron reflectivity and surface x-ray diffraction data using the differential evolution algorithm. GenX is very modular and highly extensible and can be used as a general fitting program.
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    Madagascar
    Madagascar is a software package for geophysical data processing and reproducible numerical experiments. The package mission is to provide a convenient environment for researchers working with digital image and data processing in geophysics and related fields.
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    GridLAB-D
    GridLAB-D is a new power system simulation tool that provides valuable information to users who design and operate electric power transmission and distribution systems, and to utilities that wish to take advantage of the latest smart grid technology. It incorporates advanced modeling techniques with high-performance algorithms to deliver the latest in end-use load modeling technology integrated with three-phase unbalanced power flow, and retail market systems. Historically, the inability to effectively model and evaluate smart grid technologies has been a barrier to adoption; GridLAB-D is designed to address this problem. User documentation can be found at: http://gridlab-d.shoutwiki.com/wiki/Quick_links The source code is available from GitHub. See https://github.com/gridlab-d/gridlab-d. Issue tracking is handled by GitHub. See https://github.com/gridlab-d/gridlab-d/issues.
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Open Source Physics Software Guide

Open source physics software is a type of free and open-source software designed specifically for use in the field of physics. It is primarily made available under a variety of open-source licenses, allowing users to modify and share the source code as they see fit. This makes it an ideal tool for research, teaching, or just expanding one's understanding of physical phenomena.

One primary benefit of open source physics software is that it allows users to access advanced features without paying expensive license fees or signing long-term contracts; instead, developers can continuously update their programs over time to keep pace with advancing technologies and changing needs. Additionally, because many open source projects are community-driven initiatives, different users may provide feedback on new features or bug fixes with each iteration, which can accelerate development times compared to traditional methods. Furthermore, since all code is accessible publicly like this, more knowledgeable users have the opportunity to customize their own versions according to their specific requirements if desired.

Some notable examples of open source physics software include: GEANT4 (a particle transport simulation toolkit); OpenFOAM (an object-oriented C++ library for solving finite volume problems); VSim (a PDE solver based on Python scripting language); and MuJoCo (a computer graphics framework optimized especially for realtime simulation). All these programs provide powerful toolsets useful in engineering applications outside the field of Physics as well.

In addition to generic Physical simulation packages such as those mentioned above, there are also various specialized libraries designed specifically for use within certain subfields such as quantum mechanics and molecular dynamics simulations; two popular examples being Quantum ESPRESSO and MDAnalysis respectively. These tools offer vast opportunities for researchers looking into areas such as materials science or drug design — insights which may not be possible even with unlimited resources otherwise.

Overall then open source Physics Software provides great utility across its wide range of applications from theoretical analysis through to practical engineering tasks - all without significant financial investment involved nor limitations in terms user customization flexibility . It is thus seen by many scientists today as an invaluable resource both at academic institutions worldwide along with industry professionals alike.

What Features Does Open Source Physics Software Provide?

  • Graphical Interface: Open source physics software provides a user-friendly graphical interface, allowing users to quickly and easily create simulations of physical phenomena. It typically includes tools for drawing shapes, connecting particles, calculating forces between objects and setting up parameters such as timing intervals, integration methods and output formats.
  • Programming Environment: For advanced users who prefer to control every aspect of the simulation manually, some open source physics software also include a programming environment with support for scripting languages like Python or Java. This allows users to write their own code in order to customize or extend the existing library of simulation capabilities.
  • 3D Rendering: Many open source programs feature 3D graphics rendering capabilities that allow users to visualize simulated observations in three dimensions. This is especially useful when tackling complex problems such as fluid dynamics and gravity simulations where visualizing results can be difficult without three dimensional representations.
  • Multithreading: By utilizing multiple processor cores on modern computers, open source physics software can significantly speed up calculations by running separate tasks at the same time. This helps make complicated simulations run faster while still maintaining accuracy and consistency across different hardware platforms.
  • Plugins & Extensions: In addition to its built-in features, some open source programs offer support for plugins and extensions created by third parties which add additional functionality not found in the core packages. These are often specialized modules designed for specific purposes such as atomic structure visualization or molecular dynamics calculations that enhance existing capabilities even further.

Types of Open Source Physics Software

  • Molecular Dynamics Simulation Software: This type of software specializes in simulating complex molecular interactions by taking into account the bond lengths, angles and charges of individual atoms. It is used to study the dynamics of proteins, liquid crystals and other molecular systems.
  • Quantum Mechanics Simulation Software: This software attempts to simulate quantum-mechanical phenomena, such as electronic energy levels, wavefunctions and spectra. It can be used in a variety of areas including materials research and nanotechnology.
  • Statistical Mechanics Software: Statistical mechanics focuses on how large numbers of particles interact with each other according to the laws of thermodynamics. This type of open source physics software enables simulations which can explore a range of topics like phase transitions or thermal transport phenomena.
  • Electromagnetic Field Simulators: These are specially designed to model propagation and interaction between electric fields, magnetic fields and their sources. This allows us to model things like microwaves or particle beams inside complex structures like circuits or antennas, for example.
  • Particle Accelerator Simulators: These are designed for studying high-energy particles that move quickly through electromagnetic fields in particle accelerators - such as those at CERN's Large Hadron Collider (LHC). They allow researchers to test hypotheses about particle collisions before carrying out expensive experiments at the collider itself.

What Are the Advantages Provided by Open Source Physics Software?

  1. Cost-Effective: Open source physics software can be obtained at no cost, saving organizations money that would otherwise have to be used for more expensive proprietary software solutions.
  2. User Friendly: Open source physics software is easy to use and understand, even for those without a background in physics. The user interface is typically intuitive and well-designed, making it simple for anyone to get up and running quickly.
  3. Customizable: Open source physics software can be modified or extended as needed, allowing users to tailor the tool to their specific needs and preferences. This makes it possible to create unique experiences with more flexibility than traditional programs offer.
  4. Cross Platform Compatibility: Most open source physics applications are available on multiple platforms, including Mac OS X, Windows, Linux, and others. This makes the solutions accessible regardless of hardware or operating system restrictions.
  5. Online Resources: Many open source tools come with an array of online resources such as tutorials, documentation and FAQs that make learning how to use the program much easier than doing so through trial and error alone.
  6. Regular Updates: A major benefit of open source tools is that they’re often actively maintained by a team of developers who continuously release new versions with bug fixes and feature enhancements in order to improve the overall experience for end users.

Types of Users That Use Open Source Physics Software

  • Scientists: Scientists use open source physics software to analyze data and simulate physical processes, helping them form conclusions about their research.
  • Educators: Teachers and professors use open source physics software to create educational materials for the classroom, such as simulations or virtual labs.
  • Hobbyists: Amateur scientists, engineers, and tech enthusiasts take advantage of open source physics software to experiment with projects and develop new skills.
  • Game Developers: Video game developers incorporate realistic physics into their games by using open source physics software.
  • Businesses: Companies often employ the use of open source physics software in product design or engineering applications.
  • Researchers: Researchers use open source physics programs to further explore avenues of development within their individual fields.
  • Government Agencies: Governments rely on open source physics software to assist in areas such as defense, energy research, aerospace engineering, or climate modeling.

How Much Does Open Source Physics Software Cost?

Open source physics software is available for free. This means that the software itself is given away freely and can be used, modified, and extended by anyone with access to it. The developers of the software will generally provide support and instructions on how to use and customize the open-source physics software. Additionally, many open source physics programs come with a library of resources such as sample simulations or tutorials that are tailored to specific topics in theoretical or applied physics.

The cost associated with using open source physics software is primarily its implementation time and effort; while it's free to download and use, there may be considerable investment required on behalf of the user in order to get up-and-running. The learning curve for these programs varies greatly depending on prior knowledge level, familiarity with coding languages such as Python or MATLAB, experience interpreting equations within a simulation context, etc. Fortunately for those looking for an efficient way of exploring physical phenomena without spending hundreds of dollars on expensive proprietary packages - open source software offers an ideal low-cost alternative suitable for individual users or educational institutions alike.

What Software Does Open Source Physics Software Integrate With?

The types of software that can integrate with open source physics software include programming languages, simulation systems, analysis tools, visualization packages, and databases. Programming languages such as Java and Python can be used to create models and simulations for use in open source physics software. Additional simulation systems such as SPICE and Comsol Multiphysics allow users to simulate complex physical phenomena within the open source framework. Analysis tools like MATLAB allow users to perform data analysis on their simulations within the same environment. Visualization packages such as ParaView or VTK make it easier for users to view their simulations in an interactive 3D format. Moreover, databases such as MySQL can be used to store large amounts of data generated by the simulations in an organized manner. With these various types of software integrated with open source physics software, users have a more complete set of options at their disposal when designing or simulating physical scenarios.

Trends Related to Open Source Physics Software

  1. Increased Visibility: Open source physics software is becoming increasingly visible as more organizations and individuals highlight the benefits of using open source tools in their work. This has led to a greater awareness of the various open source options available and an increased interest in exploring their potential.
  2. Lower Cost: The cost of proprietary software can be prohibitive, especially for smaller organizations or individual users. Open source physics software offers an attractive alternative, as it is typically free or low-cost. This makes it easier for those with limited resources to access powerful, sophisticated tools.
  3. Better Collaboration: Open source physics software makes it easier for collaborators to share documents and data, facilitating efficient communication and cooperation. This allows for faster development and better outcomes when working on projects together.
  4. Improved Security: Open source physics software tends to be more secure than its proprietary counterparts, as its code can be audited and modified by anyone with the appropriate technical skills. This provides an additional layer of protection from malicious actors and helps ensure that data remains safe.
  5. Faster Development Cycles: Open source physics software allows developers to quickly create new versions and update existing applications with minimal effort. This means that changes can be implemented much more quickly than they would be if they had to go through a lengthy approval process.
  6. Greater Flexibility: With open source physics software, developers have greater control over how the applications are used, allowing them to customize them to their individual needs or the needs of their organization. This provides users with a level of flexibility that is not always available with closed-source alternatives.

How Users Can Get Started With Open Source Physics Software

Getting started with open source physics software is easy, and the possibilities are endless. The first step is to select a program. Many programs, such as PSpice and XMDS, provide tutorials for beginners. Once you've chosen a program, you can download it from the website of its respective developer. You'll then need to install the software on your computer and read through any accompanying documentation or instruction manuals.

Once you have installed the software and familiarized yourself with how it works, you can start experimenting with building some basic simulations or models. With most open source physics programs there will usually be example projects available which allows newcomers to get up and running quickly while also allowing them to learn more complex tricks like scripting or configuring custom simulation parameters. If at any point during this exploration process you come across something that you don't understand, many programs support online forums where users share tips, ask questions of more experienced users, and so on. It's also important to remember that if your choice of software comes with a large library of built-in equations then these should be fully explored before attempting anything complex.

Finally, once you feel comfortable using the program and creating some basic simulations it's time to move onto bigger projects such as modelling systems in multiple dimensions or incorporating user input into your projects for greater interactivity. Open source physics programs are incredibly powerful tools for simulating scientific phenomena so make sure that whatever project you work on is informed by an understanding of the underlying principles being simulated as well as well thought out design decisions from concept all the way through development.