What are the best physics lingo/starter pack/staples? (websites and resources)

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Forgive me for my bad explaining. What are all the usual sites/tools/etc. that physicists and physics students use? For example--arXiv, LaTeX, the best journals to keep up with the latest physics research/discoveries, the Feynman Lectures (and Feynman himself), Griffiths Electrodynamics, CERN, spherical cow (lol), GradSchoolShopper, SPS, anything like that that's popular and well-known among physics students. Thank you so much!
 
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So unpacking your post:

- latex is for writing printable equations in a word processing document

- arxiv is for prepublishing papers before they go to a journal if ever for comment from other people in the field

- feynman lectures are great for learning from a master physicist but as time goes on they become dated

- griffiths is a standard in electrodynamics used in many undergrad courses.
- other books like goldstein's classical mechanics
- dirac's quantum mechanics yellow book
- kip thorne's tome on physics
- penrose road to reality is a good hefty read on modern physics
- gulberg birth of numbers tome for math history upto first year college
...

- CERN runs high-energy particle smashing experiments to tease out the inner working of atomic particles

Youtube channels like:
- veritaseum,
- smarter-everyday,
- numberphile, computerphile....
- minute physics,
- physics girl,
- tibees,
- mathologer,
- 3blue1brown,
- khan academy and
- mathispower4u.com

Physics concepts
- Feynman lectures online
- Susskind's theoretical minimum book series and online course series are good for people getting back into physics as a hobby. they cover classical, quantum, and relativistic fields.
 
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One of the most useful things I did as an undergraduate, for improving my knowledge of current physics, was joining the Society of Physics Students, via my college's local chapter. It included a subscription to Physics Today magazine, which had (and still has) good introductory review-type articles about current research fields, aimed at physicists who are not specialists in those fields. It also has good articles about the history of physics.
 
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1. What are the best websites for learning physics lingo?

Some of the best websites for learning physics lingo include Physics Classroom, Khan Academy, and HyperPhysics. These websites offer comprehensive explanations and examples of common physics terms and concepts.

2. What are some essential resources for a physics starter pack?

A physics starter pack should include a textbook, a scientific calculator, and a physics formula sheet. Other helpful resources include flashcards, practice problems, and online simulations.

3. What are some staples of physics that every scientist should know?

Some staples of physics that every scientist should know include the laws of motion, the laws of thermodynamics, and the principles of electricity and magnetism. It is also important to have a strong understanding of fundamental concepts such as force, energy, and waves.

4. Are there any online communities or forums for discussing physics lingo and concepts?

Yes, there are many online communities and forums where scientists and students can discuss physics lingo and concepts. Some popular options include Physics Forums, Quora, and Reddit's r/Physics community.

5. How can I use physics lingo to communicate effectively with other scientists?

To effectively communicate with other scientists using physics lingo, it is important to have a strong understanding of the terminology and concepts. Additionally, using clear and concise language and providing visual aids or examples can help convey complex ideas to others in the field.

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