Tracker Open Source Physics

Tracker is a video analysis and modeling tool designed to help students model and analyze the motion of objects in videos. By overlaying simple dynamical models directly onto videos, users can observe how well a model aligns with real-world motion. Additionally, Tracker enables the analysis of interference patterns and spectra, making it a versatile tool for scientific exploration.

Key Features:

• Video Analysis: Capture and analyze object motion in video files.
• Model Overlay: Overlay dynamical models to compare theoretical predictions with observed data.
• Interference Patterns and Spectra Analysis: Investigate wave phenomena such as interference and diffraction.
• Built-in Library of Models: Access a range of predefined models for various physical systems.

Audience & Benefit: Ideal for physics and engineering students, educators, and researchers seeking hands-on learning and deeper understanding of motion dynamics. Tracker provides a practical approach to analyzing real-world phenomena through video analysis and modeling, fostering critical thinking and scientific inquiry.

Tracker can be installed via winget, ensuring seamless integration into your workflow.