The Physics Teacher Online,
published by The American Association
of Physics Teachers and hosted on AIP's Scitation platform,
is a fully featured electronic version of the print journal of the same name. Dedicated upon inception
"to the enhancement of physics as a basic science in the secondary schools," TPT's mission was later extended to include the first-year
physics course on all levels. Today, about two-thirds of TPT subscribers are teachers in two- and four-year
colleges and universities. TPT is published nine times a year, September through May. There are more than 10,000 regular subscribers
who teach in schools located throughout the United States and in 60 other countries. Part journal, part magazine, TPT's goal is to
provide a forum for contributors to share with colleagues thier interesting and useful ideas, discoveries, and experiences
in the teaching of physics. TPT publishes articles and notes on physics research, the history and philosophy of physics,
applied physics, curriculum developments, pedagogy, instructional lab equipment, and book reviews. In addition the journal features monthly
columns on a variety of physics-related topics, including Apparatus for Teaching Physics, For the New Teacher, and Physics Trick of the Month.
For more information on the journal itself, please visit the
TPT Home Page.
What are TPTO's software requirements?
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NOTE: All users will always be able to freely access both the featured articles and the solutions to the preceding issue's Physics Challenges problems. No subscription is required to view these articles. Please note, however, that non-subscribers will not be able to access the references of the free articles. Prominent links to these articles appear on the entry page.
Do I need a subscription to access TPTO?
A subscription is required to access "premium features" such as full text in multiple formats and hyperlinked references.
How do I use the search engine?
Comprehensive online help regarding the search engine is available here, as well as from links appearing on all search screens. NOTE: The search engine's main query interface features a link to search the SPIN database. SPIN database access is included with your subscription to TPTO.
Who do I contact if I experience technical problems?
Technical support can be reached at any of the following points of contact:
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