A Modular Multi-Document Framework for Scientific Visualization and Simulation in Java

TL;DR

This paper introduces a modular Java-based framework for scientific visualization and simulation, emphasizing architectural separation, hardware acceleration, and flexibility for long-term scientific applications.

Contribution

It presents a novel modular multi-document interface framework that isolates 3D rendering and supports simulation integration within the JVM ecosystem.

Findings

Successfully integrated real-time 3D gas expansion simulation

Achieved dependency isolation for 2D and 3D functionalities

Framework is publicly available via Maven Central

Abstract

This paper presents the design and implementation of a modular multi-document interface (MDI) framework for scientific visualization and simulation in the Java Virtual Machine (JVM) ecosystem. The framework emphasizes architectural separation between visualization layers, simulation engines, and optional hardware-accelerated 3D rendering. 3D functionality is isolated into a separate module to prevent unnecessary dependency coupling in 2D-only applications. We describe the core abstractions, threading model, simulation integration strategy, and dependency isolation approach. A case study involving a real-time 3D gas expansion simulation integrated with synchronized 2D entropy plotting demonstrates architectural cohesion. The framework is publicly available via Maven Central and targets long-lived scientific and engineering desktop applications.