Is There a Physics Equivalent to Math-Atlas.org?

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The discussion centers around the inquiry of whether there exists a resource similar to math-atlas.org for physics, which would categorize and present various branches of physics in an accessible format. Participants explore the utility of such a resource for learning and reference purposes.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express a desire for a physics equivalent to math-atlas.org, highlighting its potential usefulness for organizing and understanding different areas of physics.
  • One participant mentions that searching for "physics maps" yields various results, suggesting that visual resources may exist.
  • Another participant references a specific resource, a physics map from Quanta Magazine, as a similar tool.
  • A participant shares a link to HyperPhysics, noting its graphical navigation and breadth of topics, while also mentioning limitations in depth and citation.
  • There are suggestions to search for "Physics Branches" and "Fields of Physics" to find more diagrams and resources.
  • A participant asks for clarification on the usefulness of such a resource, indicating a need for more context regarding its application in learning.
  • One participant responds that having such a resource would assist in deciding what to learn next.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the potential value of a physics atlas-like resource, but there is no consensus on the existence of a comprehensive equivalent to math-atlas.org. Multiple suggestions and resources are offered, but the discussion remains open-ended regarding the best options available.

Contextual Notes

Some participants express uncertainty about the completeness and depth of the resources mentioned, indicating that they may not cover advanced topics extensively or may lack citations.

Dragutin
Hello everyone.

I have been a lurker for a while and i finally decided to join the forum.
So here's my question: "Is there anything similar to math-atlas.org?"
For those of you that don't know Math-Atlas is a website that tries to pin down all of the mathematical branches and present them in a simple format - in this case an atlas.
But i was wondering, is there anything similar for physics?
It would be really useful for me (and other people as well) to have such a thing
 
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Dragutin said:
Hello everyone.

I have been a lurker for a while and i finally decided to join the forum.
So here's my question: "Is there anything similar to math-atlas.org?"
For those of you that don't know Math-Atlas is a website that tries to pin down all of the mathematical branches and present them in a simple format - in this case an atlas.
But i was wondering, is there anything similar for physics?
It would be really useful for me (and other people as well) to have such a thing
What do you mean (math-atlas.org is outdated)? If you google images for "physics+maps" you'll find plenty of them.
 
fresh_42 said:
What do you mean (math-atlas.org is outdated)? If you google images for "physics+maps" you'll find plenty of them.
Really? It's outdated? I mostly browse the Archive.org/web/ version and to me it seems fine. When i search for "Physics Maps" on Google, Gmod shows up.
The most similar thing that i found is this: https://www.quantamagazine.org/wp-content/uploads/iframe/PhysicsMap/
 
Yes, you're right. It wasn't as easy as I first thought.
This is a nice one:
1939-Map-of-Physics-H2.jpg


But there are certainly more out there.
 
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Try this - I use it a fair amount for quick reference: http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/index.html

The graphical navigation is very nice. Sometimes you have to drill pretty far down in a branch to reach topics with actual content; and here & there it isn't fully built out. In the very few areas I'm familiar with (mostly within electromagnetism), the content has seemed accurate & pithy. However they don't seem to have cites or recommending reading; and I don't know how deep they go in advanced topics; more of a primer? But they do have decent breadth, e.g. a fair amount about CMB under the Cosmology branch, many topics in Sound and Hearing, etc.

(Also, the graphical navigation doesn't work in Safari on my iPad; however if you scroll down the main page there are equivalent apps you can get for iOS - you have to click on the picture of an atom, but here's the link just in case: http://www.robemerydevelopments.com/GB/iOS_Apps.html )
 
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fresh_42 said:
Yes, you're right. It wasn't as easy as I first thought.
This is a nice one:
1939-Map-of-Physics-H2.jpg


But there are certainly more out there.

I should try searching "Physics Branches" and "Fields of Physics".
 
Dragutin said:
I should try searching "Physics Branches" and "Fields of Physics".
Fields and physics together will lead to many, many diagrams with a lot of tiny arrows ...
 
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Dragutin said:
Hello everyone.

I have been a lurker for a while and i finally decided to join the forum.
So here's my question: "Is there anything similar to math-atlas.org?"
For those of you that don't know Math-Atlas is a website that tries to pin down all of the mathematical branches and present them in a simple format - in this case an atlas.
But i was wondering, is there anything similar for physics?
It would be really useful for me (and other people as well) to have such a thing

Can you describe clearly why this is useful to you?

Zz.
 
ZapperZ said:
Can you describe clearly why this is useful to you?

Zz.
It will help me on deciding what to learn next.
 

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