Particle Physics Simulator for Scientific Education using Augmented Reality

Hasnain Hyder,Khawaja Saad,Nehal Shaikh,Gulsher Baloch,Junaid Bhatti,Abdul Baseer

doi:10.14569/ijacsa.2021.0120284

Abstract

In this era of fourth industrial revolution, young learners need to be equipped with 21st century skills, such as critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration, innovation and problem solving. Augmented Reality (AR) based learning systems are an effective tool to embed these skills. This paper presents a detailed review of latest research on an AR-based learning systems. Furthermore, an AR-based learning system is proposed to demonstrate the particle physics experiments i.e. proton-proton collision and Higgs field. The proposed learning system algorithms are developed using particle system of unity 3D software. Then, Microsoft Kinect sensor is interfaced with unity 3D to create an immersive experience. Then, the qualitative analysis of the proposed system and latest AR-based learning systems is presented. Finally, the quantitative analysis of the proposed system is conducted. Overall, the results suggest that 85% of the participants recommended the proposed learning system.

Highlights

According to European Union, Augmented Reality (AR) will be one of the emerging technologies to pave the way for the development of smart industry in near future [1], [2]
The qualitative results suggest that the proposed learning system is highly comparable with recently developed AR based learning systems
The detailed review is based on major contributions and limitations provided by authors

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Introduction

According to European Union, AR will be one of the emerging technologies to pave the way for the development of smart industry in near future [1], [2]. AR have a key role in developing learning systems to make the learning process more effective and less tedious [4] It enables human-machine interaction while overlaying virtual components on real world environment. It has potential applications in multiple fields such as education, health-care, rehabilitation, etc. It is combined with holographic technology to create applications for museums and other visiting places to display art and culture [8], [9]. It helps to create new and more effective learning systems to develop critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration, innovation and problem solving

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