feat: Add Double Pendulum physics example with Verlet Integration#1219
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feat: Add Double Pendulum physics example with Verlet Integration#1219bryanhoffman wants to merge 7 commits intoprocessing:mainfrom
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I wanted to try and create an example for the p5.js website. I hope this example is worthy of publishing, but if it is not, I'd love the feedback to get it there. |
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This PR introduces a new educational example for the "Math and Physics" section. It demonstrates a Double Pendulum using Verlet Integration, offering a more stable and physically accurate alternative to standard Euler-based simulations.
Technical Implementation:
Integration: Uses Position-Based Dynamics (Verlet) for increased numerical stability.
Constraint Solver: Implements a Gauss-Seidel relaxation loop (15 iterations) to maintain rigid rod lengths.
Energy Management: Includes a stochastic Hamiltonian preservation factor. This counteracts numerical damping and simulates a "driven" system (similar to a pendulum on a rickety train), ensuring the system explores its full phase space without losing kinetic energy.