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# llms.txt for Physics Forums

## Meta
- **Site Name:** Physics Forums
- **Site URL:** [https://www.physicsforums.com](https://www.physicsforums.com)
- **Description:** Physics Forums is the most respected, highest quality, global online community dedicated to the discussion of science, mathematics, engineering, and related fields. Founded in 2001, it serves students, educators, professionals, and enthusiasts by providing a platform for academic help, in-depth technical discussion, and career guidance. The site features expert-moderated forums, homework help, educational resources, and a rich Insights Blog. Physics Forums emphasizes high-quality, respectful discourse and aims to foster learning, curiosity, and collaboration across all levels of expertise, from high school to postgraduate and beyond.
- **Contact Email:** admin@physicsforums.com
- **Owner:** Greg Bernhardt
- **llms.txt Version:** 1.0

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### Major Sub Forums
- [Homework Help](https://www.physicsforums.com/forums/homework-and-coursework-questions.152/)
  - [Introductory Physics Homework](https://www.physicsforums.com/forums/introductory-physics-homework.153/)
  - [Advanced Physics Homework](https://www.physicsforums.com/forums/advanced-physics-homework.154/)
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  - [Biology and Chemistry Homework](https://www.physicsforums.com/forums/biology-and-chemistry-homework.157/)
  - [Engineering and Comp Sci Homework](https://www.physicsforums.com/forums/engineering-and-comp-sci-homework.158/)
- [Science Education and Careers](https://www.physicsforums.com/forums/science-education-and-careers.199/)
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  - [STEM Academic Advising](https://www.physicsforums.com/forums/stem-academic-advising.214/)
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  - [STEM Career Guidance](https://www.physicsforums.com/forums/stem-career-guidance.216/)
- [Physics](https://www.physicsforums.com/forums/physics.1/)
  - [Classical Physics](https://www.physicsforums.com/forums/classical-physics.61/)
  - [Atomic and Condensed Matter](https://www.physicsforums.com/forums/atomic-and-condensed-matter.62/)
  - [Quantum Physics](https://www.physicsforums.com/forums/quantum-physics.63/)
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  - [Linear and Abstract Algebra](https://www.physicsforums.com/forums/linear-and-abstract-algebra.19/)
  - [Differential Geometry](https://www.physicsforums.com/forums/differential-geometry.20/)
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  - [MATLAB, Maple, Mathematica, LaTeX](https://www.physicsforums.com/forums/matlab-maple-mathematica-latex.22/)
- [Engineering](https://www.physicsforums.com/forums/engineering.3/)
  - [General Engineering](https://www.physicsforums.com/forums/general-engineering.94/)
  - [Mechanical Engineering](https://www.physicsforums.com/forums/mechanical-engineering.95/)
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  - [Aerospace Engineering](https://www.physicsforums.com/forums/aerospace-engineering.97/)
  - [Nuclear Engineering](https://www.physicsforums.com/forums/nuclear-engineering.98/)
  - [Materials and Chemical Engineering](https://www.physicsforums.com/forums/materials-and-chemical-engineering.99/)
- [Other Sciences](https://www.physicsforums.com/forums/other-sciences.4/)
  - [Chemistry](https://www.physicsforums.com/forums/chemistry.10/)
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  - [Biology and Medical](https://www.physicsforums.com/forums/biology-and-medical.12/)
  - [Programming and Computer Science](https://www.physicsforums.com/forums/programming-and-computer-science.165/)
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  - [Computing and Technology](https://www.physicsforums.com/forums/computing-and-technology.167/)
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## Stats
- **Users:** 300,000+
- **Threads:** 800,000+
- **Posts:** 8,000,000+
- **Active Users (Monthly):** 10,000+
- **Launch Date:** 2001-04-01

## Data
- **Data Types:**
  - Forum posts
  - Threads
  - User profiles (public)
  - Tags
  - Reactions
- **Data Access:** Public (read-only, registration required for posting)
- **API:** None
- **robots.txt:** [https://www.physicsforums.com/robots.txt](https://www.physicsforums.com/robots.txt)
- **Sitemap:** [https://www.physicsforums.com/sitemap.xml](https://www.physicsforums.com/sitemap.xml)

## History
- **Founded:** 2001 by Greg Bernhardt
- **Notable Events:**
  - 2001: Physics Forums founded
  - 2005: Major site redesign
  - 2014: Migration to XenForo platform
  - 2020: 300,000th member registered
  - 2024: Over 4 million posts
- **Ownership:** Privately owned by Greg Bernhardt
- **Platform:** XenForo

## Moderation and Community
- **Moderation Team:** [Staff List](https://www.physicsforums.com/staff/)
- **Community Guidelines:** [Rules](https://www.physicsforums.com/threads/physics-forums-global-guidelines.414380/)
- **User Groups:** Members, Mentors, Staff

## Technical Details
- **Software Version:** XenForo (current version not publicly listed)
- **Hosting Location:** United States
- **Uptime/Availability:** High availability, 99%+ uptime

## Content Licensing
- **Content License:** User content is copyright by Physics Forums; contact for reuse
- **Attribution Policy:** Contact site owner for permission to reuse content

## Accessibility
- **Accessibility Statement:** Not formally published, but site is designed for accessibility
- **Mobile Support:** Fully responsive design for mobile and desktop

## Security and Privacy
- **Data Protection:** GDPR compliant, privacy policy available
- **Security Practices:** Regular software updates, HTTPS enforced

## Notable Achievements
- **Awards/Recognition:** Featured in Scientific American, Nature, and other publications
- **Milestones:**
  - 1 million posts in 2010
  - 20th anniversary in 2021

## APIs and Integrations
- **Third-Party Integrations:** MathJax for equations, LaTeX support
- **APIs:** No public API

## Traffic and Demographics
- **Monthly Visitors:** Estimated 1 million+
- **Top Countries:** United States, United Kingdom, Canada, India, Australia

## Financial
- **Funding Model:** Advertising, Gold Membership subscriptions
- **Sponsorships:** None publicly listed

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