Novel Simulation Tools for Materials Engineering Education |
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| Authors: | Anita Tragler Lakshmi Srinivasan Olga Shenderova Melvin McClauren Donald W Brenner |
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| Institution: | Department of Materials Science and Engineering , North Carolina State University , Raleigh, NC, 27695-7907 |
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| Abstract: | Abstract A novel simulation interface is being developed as an educational tool to help students better understand fundamentals of materials science. This interface makes use of virtual reality (VR) technology consisting of PC-based graphics and a force-feedback haptic device. Visualization of atomistic processes with simultaneous tactile sensation via the haptic provides a powerful method for understanding complex phenomena that are otherwise difficult to comprehend. Modules are described that allow students to interactively explore interatomic bonding and single-atom diffusion through materials. |
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| Keywords: | Virtual reality haptic |
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