/r/physicsgifs
GIFs that show physics principles at work in the real world or in a simulation.
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This subreddit is dedicated to showcasing interesting and entertaining physics principles in work in the real world or in a demonstration.
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Submit gifs that show the interesting world of physics. Be it pendulums, crashes, or physical models.
Explanations for whatever is happening in the gif would be preferred, but isn't required. If you understand what's happening in the gif, feel free to put an explanation in the comments.
Also, please upvote intelligent and informative comments. Don't keep the upvotes soley for puns and references and all of that jazz.
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The bulb is pretty old and it's not as bright as it used to be but it's still OK (I cranked down the ISO for better visibility)
5D? Really? Yes. 3 spatial dimensions, 1 temporal, and 1+ rotation. This is an abstract way of visualizing the nested dimensions in String Theory.
Made in Blender using Geometry Nodes
3D Scalar Field over a sphere using Geometry Nodes in Blender
The scalar field of sin(2π(xy+σ)) oscillating as σ increases.
Red represents positive values, purple represents negative values, and sky blue represents values close to zero.
I've seen loads of 3D renders of how the double slit experiment works, but has anybody ever tried capturing the wave in 3D?
I picture a normal double slit set up but with a projection screen that moves in the z axis, closer and farther from the slits. Use a locked off camera or two to capture the result in hundreds/thousands of slices, that get assembled in the computer, removing the background in each slice and only showing the light, so you can reconstruct the wave pattern in 3D of actual light.
Would they be straight beams of light, or would they curve around like wave ripples, peaking and dimming in curves?
3D models are cool and all, but I want to see the actual light waves suspended in the air.
I am a mechanical engineer and running a youtube channel. I plan to make videos/animations related to engineering, physics and technology. I am looking for a best and easy to use tool for making animations. Can you guys suggest tools for making animations.
Balloon with confetti in it wants to stay in the air stream even when pushed out of the way.
I thought this was so cool, I've never seen anything like this before.