Abstract: Described herein are shaped coil TMS electromagnets formed by two bent magnetic coil loops joined at a vertex having an angle between the outer coil regions of the coils that is typically less than 120 degrees (e.g., between about 45 and about 70 degrees, 60 degrees, etc.). The vertex region shaped to optimize the magnetic field projected from the TMS electromagnet. For example, the vertex region may be horizontal or vertical. In some variations the vertex region is formed by re-arranging the conductive windings forming the two coils so that they are no longer arranged in the same columnar structure that they are in the other portions of the bent magnetic coil loops. These TMS electromagnets may be well suited for use in deep-brain Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a real-world simulation device suitable for being installed in a computer designed to support a multitask programming environment (23). The device comprises a simulation manager (30), capable of working in asynchronous chaotic mode by repetitive sequences (31) on distinct simulation elements (40-70). Each simulation element works with at least one space/time datum, termed the structure point. A space/time datum includes a property datum, defining a current state of the structure point, and designates a function, applicable for modifying this current state. Said simulation manager (30) comprises two coupled simulation sections, namely a first and a second section, that are designed to simulate respectively a fluid medium and a solid body in the presence of said fluid medium.