Interactive Large Structure N-Body Gravity Simulation for Immersive Learning in Virtual Reality
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https://doi.org/10.56198/Keywords:
N - body simulation, Galaxy collision, Stellar objects, Gravity, VRAbstract
In this paper, we discuss our development and implementation of an Interactive Virtual Reality Application for Immersive Learning that simulates large stellar structure interaction. In contrary to conservative learning material, stellar structure dynamics can be understood effectively with our approach. We identified two major sub-topics, gravitational n-body interaction and the exponential decrease of the gravitational force, which non-interactive learning material cannot cover sufficiently and discuss the advantages of an interactive VR simulation. We tested a group of undergraduate students and investigated their skills regarding large stellar objects interaction prior and subsequently to the VR experience. Our studies have shown, that our immersive and interactive approach significantly adds to one's perception of Newton mechanics on large scale stellar bodies.
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