Mobile phone as a platform for numerical simulation

In this work numerical simulations performed on mobile devices equipped with ARM microprocessors are shown. Calculations include: light propagation in linear and nonlinear media based on one-dimensional Schrödinger equation and molecules reorientation in nematic liquid crystals. The purpose of this publication is to show advantages and disadvantages of using mobile devices as a platform for education and research. Discussion about software development is provided.

► Numerical simulations performed using JAVA ME on ARM9 and ARM11 architecture.
► Results of light propagation and cholesterics reorientation.
► Comparison with PC.
► Development tips, advantages and disadvantages of JAVA ME and mobile platform.
► Mobile phone is a quite good platform for numerical simulations.