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Explore the simulation of a comet traveling towards the Sun-Jupiter gravitational field. The comet is initialized with random mass, position, and velocity directed towards the system. Using the ODE Runge-Kutta method for accuracy, uncover the impact of gravity on the comet's trajectory. Experience the simulation by running the 'comet' command and witness scenarios of the comet escaping, colliding, and being captured by the celestial bodies. This project, led by Minkyu Kim at the University of California, Berkeley, showcases the dynamics of comet movement in space. Discover the fascinating interactions between the comet and the Sun-Jupiter system through this simulation.
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Simulating Incoming comet in Sun-Jupiter Gravitational Field Minkyu Kim Astrophysics and Physics University of California, Berkeley
Method Basically, it is simulation of incoming comet toward Sun-Jupiter gravitational field Comet appears with random mass at initial random position and random velocity but the the direction of velocity is toward Sun-Jupiter system. (for random position, velocity and mass, ‘rand()’ code is used) The gravitational system is only dependent on a simple formula F = -Gm1m2/r = m1a Use ODE method, particularly Runge-Kutta Method for accuracy The detail collision and thermal effects are not simulated.
Video: Escaped Comet Run the command: ‘comet’ For the initial velocity, mass and position of comet, ‘rand()’ code is used for all, so all initial condition is automatically set. For simple case, G = 1, m_sun = 10^7, m_Jupiter = 10^4
