myPhysicsLab
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VisitmyPhysicsLab vs PySDM
What both publish
| Fact | myPhysicsLab | PySDM |
|---|---|---|
| Authoring tools | Yes | Yes |
| Data export | Yes | Yes |
| Delivery mode | hybrid | hybrid |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Lesson library | Yes | Yes |
| License | The software is open source under the Apache 2.0 License, and its source code is available on GitHub. | PySDM and PySDM-examples are free/libre open-source software released under the GNU GPL v3 license. |
| Purpose | myPhysicsLab provides interactive, real-time animated physics simulations that users can change by dragging objects and adjusting parameters. | PySDM simulates particle populations undergoing diffusional and collisional growth and breakage, with a focus on atmospheric cloud physics and aerosol, cloud, and rain microphysics. |
| Support | The author identifies himself as Erik Neumann and provides an email address on the home page; no support plan is listed there. | The project recommends GitHub Discussions for help understanding, using, and extending PySDM, and its GitHub issue tracker for reporting incorrect or undocumented behavior. |
myPhysicsLab plans
- Free and open sourceFree
PySDM plans
- PySDMFree
Pick myPhysicsLab if…
It suits learners and educators exploring physics concepts, as well as developers who want to customize interactive simulations. Users can also download versions for offline viewing.
Pick PySDM if…
PySDM suits developers and researchers building simulation systems involving dispersed phases, especially in atmospheric cloud physics. Users can choose a CPU backend or, with the required hardware and driver, the CUDA GPU backend.