| Biography |
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| Tavian Barnes is a Grade 10 student in Calgary, Alberta. He enjoys math, physics, and computers, all of which he has used in his project. He also enjoys writing and music. He is a member of the debate team, and the stage and jazz bands at Queen Elizabeth High School. Outside of school, he plays piano professionally. |
| Tavian Barnes
The Carom Physics Engine
| Division: | Earth & Environmental Sciences / Automotive | | Category: | Intermediate | | Region: | Calgary Youth | | City: | Calgary, AB | | School: | Queen Elizabeth Junior Senior High School | | Abstract: | This project focused on the development of a physics engine, a computer library that will predict the results of certain scenarios using the laws of physics; specifically, Newtonian mechanics. Carom is a high-precision physics engine written mostly in standard C++, with two routines optimized using assembly, and some components relying on C99 features. It features built-in high-precision numerics, and some original algorithms. |
| Awards | Value | The University of Western Ontario Scholarship
Silver Medallist - $1500 Entrance Scholarship
Sponsor: University of Western Ontario | $1 500.00 | The University of Western Ontario Scholarship
Bronze Medallist - $1000 Entrance Scholarship
Sponsor: University of Western Ontario | $1 000.00 | Bronze Medal - Automotive
Intermediate
Sponsor: AUTO21 | $300.00 | Silver Medal - Computing & Information Technology
Intermediate
Sponsor: Intel of Canada, Ltd. | $700.00 | | Total | $3 500.00 | |
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