VirtualRelativity：在虚拟现实中交互式模拟狭义相对论
VirtualRelativity: An Interactive Simulation of the Special Theory of Relativity in Virtual Reality
AI总结：
本文开发了一个可模拟空间收缩、时间膨胀和相对论性多普勒效应的Unity VR包，并通过探测场景验证及配套应用支持相对论教学。
摘要：
狭义相对论由阿尔伯特·爱因斯坦在20世纪初提出，标志着我们对空间和时间理解的一次根本性转变。然而，该理论那些反直觉的推论至今仍给初学物理的人带来概念上的挑战。在本论文中，我们提出一种虚拟现实解决方案，其基础是开发一个能够在数字环境中模拟相对论效应的Unity包。当前实现包括对空间收缩、时间膨胀和相对论性多普勒效应的呈现。主要重点在于准确再现相对论定律，同时兼顾计算效率，以及专门为增强理解和交互性而设计的用户界面建模。该包通过精简的API显著减轻了开发者的工作负担，使虚拟场景的开发拥有最大程度的自由。设计目标通过使用专门的探测场景开展的测试阶段得到验证。为展示这项工作的潜力，我们还介绍了一个构建在该包之上的VR应用的部署，它能让用户身临其境地在真实生活场景中体验相对论效应。该应用计划供米兰理工大学物理工程专业的硕士生使用。与此同时，我们也在考虑向其他教育领域扩展，这表明该工作方向具有广阔前景。
英文摘要：
The Special Theory of Relativity, introduced by Albert Einstein in the early 20th century, marked a radical shift in our understanding of space and time. Nevertheless, the theory's non-intuitive implications continue to pose conceptual challenges for novice physicists. In this thesis, we propose a virtual reality solution based on the development of a Unity package capable of simulating the effects of relativity in a digital environment. The current implementation includes the representation of space contraction, time dilation and relativistic Doppler effect. The primary focus lies in the accurate representation of relativistic laws, as well as in computational efficiency and in the modeling of a user interface specifically crafted to enhance understanding and interactivity. The package significantly reduces developer workload through a streamlined API, enabling maximum freedom in the development of virtual scenarios. Design goals are validated by a testing phase conducted through dedicated probe scenes. To showcase the potential of this work, we also present the deployment of a VR application built on top of the package, that transports users in experiencing relativistic effects in real-life scenarios. The application is scheduled to be used by Master's students in Physical Engineering at Politecnico di Milano. In the meanwhile, other educational areas of expansion are being considered, suggesting a promising future in the direction of this work.
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