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HyperPhysics Concepts

HyperPhysics is a premier repository of physics content created in 1998 by Associate Professor Emeritus Dr. Carl Rod Nave of the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Georgia State University, Atlanta GA. The website serves as a copy of lecture materials for use in physics courses and consists of a wide and substantial array of topics in physics and astrophysics. Since its inception, HyperPhysics has become an intensely used resource across the world.

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2026年3月18日

学科与领域

physics · electrostatics

年级范围

九年级（高一）–十二年级（高四）

页面类型

Article

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About HyperPhysics

  • Overview: HyperPhysics is an extensive, interconnected repository of physics and astrophysics instructional materials designed as an exploration environment.
  • Origin: Created in 1998 by Dr. Carl Rod Nave, Associate Professor Emeritus at Georgia State University.
  • Structure: Uses a "neural network" style of navigation with thousands of interconnected links and concept maps, originally based on HyperCard "cards."
  • Features:
    • Includes active Javascript-enabled formulas for numerical exploration and "What if" problem-solving.
    • Covers a wide array of physics topics, including applications in chemistry, geophysics, and biology.
  • Usage & Reach:
    • Used globally by students and educators.
    • Historical traffic reached approximately 50 million file hits per year (estimated 3 million users annually).
    • Recent data indicates roughly 2 million file accesses per day.
    • Distributed to 86 countries via physical media (CD/DVD/USB).
  • Licensing & Availability:
    • The website is free for individual use.
    • It is not freeware or shareware; unauthorized mirroring or copying is prohibited.
    • Full content is available on USB memory for $50 to support site maintenance and development.
    • The project remains independent of commercial or university financial support to maintain educational integrity.
  • Translations: Licensed translations exist in German, Italian, Chinese, and Spanish; the author encourages further translation efforts for educational use.
  • Recognition: Selected by the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) SciLinks program.
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