Exploring Physics with Computer Animation and PhysGL

di T J Bensky (Autore)

Morgan & Claypool Publishers, 2016

This book shows how the web-based PhysGL programming environment (http://physgl.org) can be used to teach and learn elementary mechanics (physics) using simple coding exercises. The book's theme is that the lessons encountered in such a course can be used to generate physics-based animations, providing students with compelling and self-made visuals to aid their learning. Topics presented are parallel to those found in a traditional physics text, making for straightforward integration into a typical lecture-based physics course. Users will appreciate the ease at which compelling OpenGL-based graphics and animations can be produced using PhysGL, as well as its clean, simple language constructs. The author argues that coding should be a standard part of lower-division STEM courses, and provides many anecdotal experiences and observations, that include observed benefits of the coding work.

• Autore: T J Bensky
• Editore: Morgan & Claypool Publishers
• Collana: IOP Concise Physics
• Anno: 2016
• Rilegatura: Paperback / softback
• Pagine: 140 p.
• Dimensioni: 254 x 178 mm
• Peso: 285 gr.
• EAN: 9781681744247

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