Year
2011
Abstract
Complex and powerful models of physics phenomenon proliferate in most areas of nuclear science; and indeed are needed to train nuclear materials managers, scientist and technicians. However, sometimes understanding a phenomenon, or explaining a phenomenon need not be driven by expensive computing platforms such as high performance super computers. At the Los Alamos National Laboratory, the Virtual Simulation Baseline Experience (VISIBLE) team has been creating interactive lightweight 3D illustrations of physics based phenomenon meant for consumption by future nuclear materials scientists and technicians as well as the public and project sponsors. In this paper several examples of realized projects that show physics concepts illustrated through dynamic, interactive and immersive products will be demonstrated; and the synergistic collaboration between artist, scientist, and software developers presented.