Visualizing Plasma Physics Simulations in Immersive Environments

Nuno Verdelho Trindade, Óscar Amaro, David Brás, Daniel Gonçalves, João Madeiras Pereira, Alfredo Ferreira

2024

Abstract

Plasma physics simulations create complex datasets for which researchers need state-of-the-art visualization tools to gain insights. These datasets are 3D in nature but are commonly depicted and analyzed using 2D idioms displayed on 2D screens. These offer limited understandability in a domain where spatial awareness is key. Virtual reality (VR) can be used as an alternative to conventional means for analyzing such datasets. This study presents PlasmaVR, a proof-of-concept VR tool for visualizing datasets resulting from plasma physics simulations. It enables immersive multidimensional data visualization of particles, scalar, and vector fields. The study includes user evaluation with domain experts where PlasmaVR was employed to assess the possible benefits of immersive environments in plasma physics visualization. Participants manifested a high level of engagement when using the prototype, considering it more enjoyable than conventional means. The participant’s perception of the usefulness of VR in plasma simulations also increased after experiencing the prototype.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Verdelho Trindade N., Amaro Ó., Brás D., Gonçalves D., Madeiras Pereira J. and Ferreira A. (2024). Visualizing Plasma Physics Simulations in Immersive Environments. In Proceedings of the 19th International Joint Conference on Computer Vision, Imaging and Computer Graphics Theory and Applications - Volume 1: IVAPP; ISBN 978-989-758-679-8, SciTePress, pages 645-652. DOI: 10.5220/0012357100003660

in Bibtex Style

@conference{ivapp24,
author={Nuno Verdelho Trindade and Óscar Amaro and David Brás and Daniel Gonçalves and João Madeiras Pereira and Alfredo Ferreira},
title={Visualizing Plasma Physics Simulations in Immersive Environments},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 19th International Joint Conference on Computer Vision, Imaging and Computer Graphics Theory and Applications - Volume 1: IVAPP},
year={2024},
pages={645-652},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0012357100003660},
isbn={978-989-758-679-8},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 19th International Joint Conference on Computer Vision, Imaging and Computer Graphics Theory and Applications - Volume 1: IVAPP
TI - Visualizing Plasma Physics Simulations in Immersive Environments
SN - 978-989-758-679-8
AU - Verdelho Trindade N.
AU - Amaro Ó.
AU - Brás D.
AU - Gonçalves D.
AU - Madeiras Pereira J.
AU - Ferreira A.
PY - 2024
SP - 645
EP - 652
DO - 10.5220/0012357100003660
PB - SciTePress