Spectrum Explorer
(v. 3.0, build 0078, Dec. 2, 2004)

Description

The Spectrum Explorer is a Java(tm) application which allows you to plot and compare a number of different spectra, including blackbody, stellar data, and hand drawn plots.

System Requirements

You need the Java Plug-in to run the Spectrum Explorer applet from your web browser.

It has been tested on WindowsXP and MacOS X with Java 1.3.1 and later. It should work on any platform which has Java Web Start. It won't work with earlier versions of Macintosh computers (pre-OS X).

Macintosh Users: The program works best after installing the Java 1.4.1 Update.
Apple Software Update instructions.
Java for Mac OS X information.

Run the Spectrum Explorer using Java Web Start

Developer's version Launch Spectrum Explorer (Dev) If you have problems, Ctrl-click (or right-click) and Save Link Target As... spex_dev.jnlp. Double-click that file to launch the Spectrum Explorer.

If you have problems running the applet or the application please send email to Peter Carr.


This site was created as a collaboration between Professor Kenneth Brecher, Professor Peter Garik, Peter Carr, and Erin Weeks.
Project LITE - Spectrum Explorer is a subcategory of Project LITE
Supported by NSF Grant # DUE-0125992
© Trustees of Boston University 2002,2003