NOMAD VR: Multiplatform virtual reality viewer for chemistry simulations

García‐Hernández, Rubén; Kranzlmüller, Dieter

doi:10.1016/j.cpc.2018.11.013

Cited by 26 publications

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“…Visualization of simulation datasets with AR/VR embedded post-processors [39][40][41] and web-based postprocessing environments [42,43] were also found nascent applications. Yet, both approaches are designed on intricate post-processing environments of engineering software which restricts data exploration and user interaction significantly [1].…”

Section: Data Processing: Software and Data Handling Challengesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Automated integration of extract-based CFD results with AR/VR in engineering education for practitioners

Solmaz

Gerven

2021

Multimed Tools Appl

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Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations can provide meaningful technical content in engineering education, broad engineering and business. However, computationally demanding data production and complex data processing environments of CFD simulations turn them into esoteric tools for potential nonexpert users. This consequently limits applications and communications of CFD simulations and results. Augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) technologies are opening new gates for visualization and interaction techniques. Despite the many recent attempts, the literature lacks an inclusive system development procedure for CFD simulations with AR/VR. The present study proposes a componentoriented system architecture to generate dedicated workflows for any kind of AR/VR environment supported by CFD simulations. The study further explores the potential of data processing options throughout the preparation of the simulation dataset with AR/VR. An automated data coupling strategy is additionally introduced to ease multiplatform integration. We provide an integration strategy with simple, easy-to-implement, end-to-end, automated and free-to-use utilities that the practitioners can readily pursue.

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Section: Data Processing: Software and Data Handling Challengesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Automated integration of extract-based CFD results with AR/VR in engineering education for practitioners

Solmaz

Gerven

2021

Multimed Tools Appl

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“…For example, the structure of a large molecule with a complicated three-dimensional shape can easily be inspected from all possible angles, and the rearrangements of the individual atoms of this molecule as it undergoes a certain chemical reaction can be examined with great scrutiny. [12,20,[22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29][31][32][33]37,39] Since the person experiencing such a virtual reality is fully immersed into it, it should provide an ideal environment for teaching, learning, and, of course, research.…”

Section: The Scine Interactive Software Package In Chemical Educationmentioning

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Immersive Interactive Quantum Mechanics for Teaching and Learning Chemistry

Weymuth

Reiher

2021

Chimia

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The impossibility of experiencing the molecular world with our senses hampers teaching and understanding chemistry because very abstract concepts (such as atoms, chemical bonds, molecular structure, reactivity) are required for this process. Virtual reality, especially when based on explicit physical modeling (potentially in real time), offers a solution to this dilemma. Chemistry teaching can make use of advanced technologies such as virtual-reality frameworks and haptic devices. We show how an immersive learning setting could be applied to help students understand the core concepts of typical chemical reactions by offering a much more intuitive approach than traditional learning settings. Our setting relies on an interactive exploration and manipulation of a chemical system; this system is simulated in real-time with quantum chemical methods, and therefore, behaves in a physically meaningful way.

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“…ChemPreview [32] is a prototype piece of visualization software for unreleased Meta Augmented Reality glasses that has some basic editing capabilities. NomadVR [33] is another piece of visualization software designed to work natively on all VR platforms, but it does not allow editing the structure being seen. The very capable and interesting Narupa [34] software is capable of some structural editing, but was not originally designed for building molecules from scratch.…”

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VRChem: A Virtual Reality Molecular Builder

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Virtual reality provides a powerful way to visualize the three-dimensional, atomic-level structures of molecules and materials. We present new virtual reality software for molecular modeling and for testing the use of virtual reality in organic chemistry education. The open-source software, named VRChem, was developed primarily for building, visualizing and manipulating organic molecules using a head-mounted virtual reality system. The design goal of the VRChem software was to create an easy-to-use and entertaining user experience for molecular modeling in virtual reality. We discuss the design and implementation of VRChem, together with real-life user experiences collected from students and academic research staff.

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NOMAD VR: Multiplatform virtual reality viewer for chemistry simulations

Cited by 26 publications

References 7 publications

Automated integration of extract-based CFD results with AR/VR in engineering education for practitioners

Automated integration of extract-based CFD results with AR/VR in engineering education for practitioners

Immersive Interactive Quantum Mechanics for Teaching and Learning Chemistry

VRChem: A Virtual Reality Molecular Builder

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