Most Popular Boards: Forums & Boards for Theoretical Physicists

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The discussion revolves around identifying the most popular forums and boards utilized by theoretical physicists for communication and collaboration. It touches on the nature of physicists' interactions, including online platforms and traditional methods of sharing research.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests that sci.physics.research on usenet is a prominent board used by many physicists.
  • Another participant notes that most communication among physicists occurs through journal articles or pre-prints, recommending arxiv.org as a resource.
  • A later reply questions the relevance of the initial inquiry, prompting a more personal engagement with the topic.
  • One participant expresses enjoyment in participating in the forum, indicating a personal connection to the community.

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Participants do not reach a consensus on the most popular forums, and the discussion reflects varying perspectives on communication methods among physicists.

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The discussion does not delve into specific metrics or popularity rankings of the suggested forums, leaving the evaluation of their usage ambiguous.

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What forums and boards are most popular among theoretical physicists ?
 
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You might consider reading sci.physics.research on the usenet. It's the only "board" in use by many physicists.

Most communication among physicists happens via journal articles or pre-prints. You might want to look at arxiv.org for those.

- Warren
 
Thank you for the answer.

So, what are you doing here ? :)
In addition to your administrative work.

Ps: if you know where to look for the answer.
 
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Well, that's a dumb question. I enjoy it here.

- Warren
 

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