Linux · Education & Science
Loopa
Explore science in motion
by Ilija Ruzic
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
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub rs.ilijaruzic.loopa
- Open Loopa once it finishes installing.
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.