Welcome to the Fermi Paradox Simulation
This web app explores one of the most intriguing questions in science:
“If the galaxy is full of stars and planets, where is everybody?”
🌌 Understanding Drake’s Number
Drake’s Number (N) estimates how many civilizations in our galaxy are capable of sending detectable radio signals. It’s calculated using the Drake Equation, which combines astronomical and biological probabilities to model the odds of communication between civilizations.
The equation considers the rate of star formation, the fraction of stars with planets, the number of habitable worlds, and the likelihood that life, intelligence, and detectable technology emerge and persist.
🧮 Drake’s Number
Dive deeper into each factor of the equation and see how small changes in assumptions can dramatically alter our estimate of potential communicating civilizations.
👉 Explore the Drake’s Number page to view the inputs, calculations, and justifications for each parameter.
🪐 Galaxy Simulator
Visualize our Milky Way galaxy and the distribution of hypothetical civilizations. The simulator scales the galactic volume and represents each civilization’s radio “bubble,” showing how likely they are to overlap and detect each other.
🔭 Visit the Galaxy Simulator to see the Milky Way rendered as a digital starfield.
📈 Probability Detection Model
This section models the probability of interstellar detection — the odds that one civilization’s signals overlap with another’s. Based on Monte Carlo simulations and polynomial regression, it offers a quantitative look at how vast space limits communication opportunities.
🧠 Learn more in the Probability Detection module.
This project blends astrophysics, probability, and curiosity — inspired by “Impractical Python Projects” and reimagined for the web.