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Loopa

Explore science in motion

by Ilija Ruzic

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Official site: flathub.org

About Loopa

Dive into the fascinating world of non-linear dynamics and chaos theory. This simulator provides an interactive environment to explore mathematical models and observe how small changes in parameters lead to vastly different outcomes.

90+ continuous systems: Lorenz, Rössler, Chen, Aizawa, Lü, the full Sprott family, hyperchaotic 4D attractors, Duffing, Van der Pol, FitzHugh-Nagumo, Hindmarsh-Rose, Lotka-Volterra, Chua circuit, double pendulum, and more

35+ discrete maps: Logistic, Hénon, Tent, Standard, Gauss, Sine, Circle, Lozi, Ikeda, Tinkerbell, Baker, Bogdanov, Kaplan-Yorke, Zaslavskii, Arnold cat map, and more with cobweb diagram visualization

Phase space visualization in 2D and 3D with nullclines, flow field, and speed coloring

Analysis suite: bifurcation diagram, Lyapunov exponent, recurrence plot, basin of attraction, power spectrum, sensitivity to initial conditions, manifolds, orbit diagram

Multiple simulation slots for parallel exploration and side by side comparison

Custom system editor for user-defined equations

Script editor for user-defined scripts that can be applied to the simulation

Export to SVG, PDF, PNG, and CSV

How to install Loopa

  1. Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
  2. Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
  3. Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub rs.ilijaruzic.loopa
  4. Open Loopa once it finishes installing.
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Frequently asked questions

Is Loopa free to download?

Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where Loopa is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.

How do I install Loopa from the command line?

With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub rs.ilijaruzic.loopa. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.

Is Loopa safe?

Loopa downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.

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