r/PhysicsStudents

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A place for physics students of any level to discuss the intricate profoundness of the universe.

The community at a glance

r/PhysicsStudents is a Subreddit for Students and Physics with roughly 141K members. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #2 in the Physics communities list.

Roughly 26K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Physics, Struggling, and Advice. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Pain & Anger. Product recommendations often mention classical mechanics textbook and physics book.

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Yearly: +26K members
Growth: +22.5% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2014: 702 members
  • 2015: 459 members
  • 2016: 638 members
  • 2017: 2K members
  • 2018: 4K members
  • 2019: 9K members
  • 2020: 21K members
  • 2021: 13K members
  • 2022: 9K members
  • 2023: 19K members
  • 2024: 22K members
  • 2025: 23K members
  • 2026: 17K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Sep: 2K members
  • Oct: 2K members
  • Nov: 2K members
  • Dec: 2K members
  • Jan: 2K members
  • Feb: 2K members
  • Mar: 2K members
  • Apr: 2K members
  • May: 3K members
  • Jun: 3K members
  • Jul: 2K members
  • Aug: 82 members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    32 posts in the past month
    1. BS Physics students/graduatesvwhat career paths actually worked for you?
    2. Love astrophysics, but I'm afraid engineering is the safer choice. Has anyone else been through this?
    3. Quantum Technology Programs (Germany)
    #1
    Advice Requests
    BS Physics students/graduatesvwhat career paths actually worked for you? · Love astrophysics, but I'm afraid engineering is the safer choice. Has anyone else been through this? · Quantum Technology Programs (Germany)
    32
  • Pain & Anger
    4 posts in the past month
    1. I'm deep into my PhD and I realized I don't enjoy my field
    2. Any other MSc grad's struggling to find their first job?
    3. There are no research groups in my university
    #2
    Pain & Anger
    I'm deep into my PhD and I realized I don't enjoy my field · Any other MSc grad's struggling to find their first job? · There are no research groups in my university
    4
  • Opportunities
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Is there anyone who pursued a master's degree in economics after a bachelor's degree in physics?
    2. Accepted in Physics Master Programs at KU Leuven and University of Vienna. What is the best option?
    3. Bay Area physics research opportunities for a community college student?
    #3
    Opportunities
    Is there anyone who pursued a master's degree in economics after a bachelor's degree in physics? · Accepted in Physics Master Programs at KU Leuven and University of Vienna. What is the best option? · Bay Area physics research opportunities for a community college student?
    3
  • Solution Requests
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Anyone found a way to search across handwritten math notes (formulas, diagrams)?
    2. What would I need to purchase to make this work?
    #4
    Solution Requests
    Anyone found a way to search across handwritten math notes (formulas, diagrams)? · What would I need to purchase to make this work?
    2
  • Self-Promotion
    1 post in the past month
    1. I built a desktop equation editor — what features should I add next?
    #5
    Self-Promotion
    I built a desktop equation editor — what features should I add next?
    1

Topics

  • Physics
    145 posts in the past month
    1. Advice on dealing with failure in physics?
    2. Looking for a University Level Physics Tutor
    3. If you had to do a PhD in Physics which branch/research area would you do it in?
    #1
    Physics
    Advice on dealing with failure in physics? · Looking for a University Level Physics Tutor · If you had to do a PhD in Physics which branch/research area would you do it in?
    145
  • Struggling
    70 posts in the past month
    1. Any other MSc grad's struggling to find their first job?
    #2
    Struggling
    Any other MSc grad's struggling to find their first job?
    70
  • Advice
    40 posts in the past month
    #3
    Advice
    40
  • Hard Time
    19 posts in the past month
    #4
    Hard Time
    19
  • Math
    18 posts in the past month
    #5
    Math
    18

Flair

  • Need Advice
    143 posts in the past month
    1. Can someone explain how this works?? unopened sparkling water seems to roll back-and-forth on a flat surface
    2. My physics textbook says that circulation of the version of the textbook outside of the Indian subcontinent is forbidden.
    3. There’s a lack of good physics related clothing. Do you like this design?
    #1
    Need Advice
    Can someone explain how this works?? unopened sparkling water seems to roll back-and-forth on a flat surface · My physics textbook says that circulation of the version of the textbook outside of the Indian subcontinent is forbidden. · There’s a lack of good physics related clothing. Do you like this design?
    143
  • Off Topic
    13 posts in the past month
    1. My physics and mathematics textbook shelf
    2. Quantum Harmonic Oscillator simulation
    3. Ques.: Why does the door form stripes when almost closed?
    #2
    Off Topic
    My physics and mathematics textbook shelf · Quantum Harmonic Oscillator simulation · Ques.: Why does the door form stripes when almost closed?
    13
  • HW Help
    13 posts in the past month
    1. [grade 11 physics] Newton's laws of motion
    2. [Classical Mechanics] How are generating functions in classical mechanics derived?
    3. [Electrostatics for Engineers] Electrostatic Equilibrium of a Test Charge in a Cube of Point Charges
    #3
    HW Help
    [grade 11 physics] Newton's laws of motion · [Classical Mechanics] How are generating functions in classical mechanics derived? · [Electrostatics for Engineers] Electrostatic Equilibrium of a Test Charge in a Cube of Point Charges
    13
  • Rant/Vent
    9 posts in the past month
    1. I understand physics is difficult but this is crazy
    2. The person who inspires me to study physics just told me to go study engineering
    3. Rant: Kittel's Solid State book is the most unclearly written textbook I've ever experienced
    #4
    Rant/Vent
    I understand physics is difficult but this is crazy · The person who inspires me to study physics just told me to go study engineering · Rant: Kittel's Solid State book is the most unclearly written textbook I've ever experienced
    9
  • Research
    9 posts in the past month
    1. My first peer reviewed physics paper publication
    2. What are the skill i must learn for Phd in physics after 3 years?
    3. Microneedles (10um) super excited after I designed and printed this micro needles
    #5
    Research
    My first peer reviewed physics paper publication · What are the skill i must learn for Phd in physics after 3 years? · Microneedles (10um) super excited after I designed and printed this micro needles
    9

Product recommendations

  • classical mechanics textbook
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Best Classical Mechanics Textbook ? (crossposted from r/askphysics)
    2. Best Classical Mechanics Textbook ? (crossposted from r/askphysics)
    3. What 2 books, one easy and one hard, you would recommend for studying classical mechanics?
    #1
    classical mechanics textbook
    Best Classical Mechanics Textbook ? (crossposted from r/askphysics) · Best Classical Mechanics Textbook ? (crossposted from r/askphysics) · What 2 books, one easy and one hard, you would recommend for studying classical mechanics?
    3
  • physics book
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Best physics textbook for beginners
    2. im struggling with this course, recommend me a book
    3. im struggling with this course, recommend me a book
    #2
    physics book
    Best physics textbook for beginners · im struggling with this course, recommend me a book · im struggling with this course, recommend me a book
    3
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/PhysicsStudents for?
Best for Students and Physics enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/PhysicsStudents free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/PhysicsStudents have?
Roughly 141K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/PhysicsStudents on?
r/PhysicsStudents runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/PhysicsStudents cover?
On the Hive Index, r/PhysicsStudents is organized under Students, Physics.
How do I join r/PhysicsStudents?
You can join r/PhysicsStudents by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Students communities like?
Communities for students at high school, university, and graduate level, covering study skills, campus life, career prep, and mental health. Discord hosts massive study communities with focus rooms and accountability systems, while Reddit has subreddits for specific schools, programs, and academic disciplines.
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