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3D Heat Diffusion

Heat diffusing through a solid volume, in three dimensions. Orbit the glowing hot region or step through cross-sectional slices.

3D Heat Diffusion StudioLive

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Grid40³
Cells64,000
SchemeExplicit FD

Governing equation

Reading this result: Heat spreads outward at a rate set by the diffusivity — each cell relaxes toward the average of its six neighbors every step.

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How it works

The temperature field lives on a full 3D grid and evolves by an explicit finite-difference discretization of the 3D heat equation (∂u/∂t = α∇³u), summing the six-neighbour Laplacian each step. You can render it as a projected cloud of hot voxels with an orbit camera, or inspect any horizontal z-slice — the two ways engineers read volumetric thermal results.

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Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D heat simulation tool really free?
Yes. 3D Heat Diffusion runs entirely in your browser using your device's own compute, so local use is free forever. You only pay Compute Tokens if you scale a job to the cloud.
Do I need to install anything?
No. Everything runs client-side in a modern browser — no downloads, no license, no account required to start.
Can I save or share my simulation?
Create a free account to save projects, and use a shareable embed or minted DOI to publish a live, interactive version anywhere.
How accurate are the results?
The solver uses established numerical methods, but results are for research and educational purposes and should be validated against experiment or professional review before you rely on them.