What algorithms does D3.js use for the force-directed graph?

Question

I would be interested to know exactly what algorithms D3 uses to achieve the force-directed graph feature in the library. Having read Kobourov\'s summary of the history of force

Answer 1

Well, this isn't an answer to your specific question, but on his demo page for force-directed layout, he says, "Layout algorithm inspired by Tim Dwyer and Thomas Jakobsen."