Frequently Asked Questions

Guided Physics is an AI-powered physics learning platform organized like a complete college physics curriculum. It covers ten courses — from introductory physics through quantum mechanics, relativity, thermodynamics, and astrophysics — each with structured modules, lessons, and an interactive AI tutor you can ask anything.

Each course and lesson page includes an AI chat interface powered by OpenAI's GPT-4o mini model. You select an AI physics persona and a difficulty level, then ask any physics question. The AI responds with detailed, personalized explanations in Markdown — including LaTeX-formatted equations — and suggests follow-up questions to guide your exploration.

The chat is powered by OpenAI's GPT-4o mini, accessed via the OpenAI API. Responses are generated in real time, with a prompt cache for common suggested questions to reduce latency and API costs. The system prompt is customized per persona, course, and difficulty level.

There are five AI personas, each with a distinct teaching style and area of expertise: Dr. Isaac Rowan (classical and theoretical physics), Dr. Maya Chen (quantum and modern physics), Dr. Elena Voss (astrophysics and cosmology), Dr. Marcus Hale (applied and engineering physics), and Prof. Ada Sinclair (mathematics and foundations). You can meet them all on the Personas page.

Ten complete courses are available: Introduction to Physics, Classical Mechanics, Electricity & Magnetism, Waves & Oscillations, Thermodynamics & Statistical Mechanics, Optics & Light, Special Relativity, Quantum Mechanics, Mathematical Methods for Physics, and Astrophysics & Cosmology. Browse them all on the Courses page.

Yes. Each course is divided into modules, and each module contains individual lessons with a title, summary, key concepts, and suggested prompts. Lessons link to each other so you can follow a structured path, or jump around freely — the AI chat is available on every page.

Yes. The Physics Blog publishes original educational articles written by our AI personas, covering topics across all ten courses. The Physics News section is updated regularly with curated news from physics journals and science outlets.

The People in Physics section features detailed profiles of six scientists who shaped modern physics: Galileo Galilei, Isaac Newton, James Clerk Maxwell, Albert Einstein, Niels Bohr, and Richard Feynman. Each profile covers their life, discoveries, and lasting influence.

Yes, Guided Physics is free. All courses, lessons, blog articles, news, and people profiles are freely accessible without an account or subscription. The AI chat is available on every page at no cost.

Guided Physics is built with Next.js 15 (App Router), TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS. It is hosted on Vercel. The database is PostgreSQL (via Neon), used to store news articles, blog posts, and the AI prompt cache. AI responses are rendered as Markdown with KaTeX for LaTeX equation formatting. The site is built and maintained by AI Sure Tech.

The AI is instructed to stay focused on physics education, use correct terminology, and avoid making claims where physics is unsettled or debated. However, AI language models can make mistakes. For critical academic work, always verify important information with qualified instructors or primary sources. The AI is a learning aid, not a replacement for expert instruction.

Use the Contact page to send a message. You can also reach the team at info@aisuretech.com.