Formula-Database is a free web-based math and physics equation search engine. It was created and is currently maintained by students at the UW-Madison. The purpose of this website is to categorize all equation dealing with nature, providing scientists, researchers, and students a tool to find the information they need quickly and easily. Unlike an encyclopedia which is organized by subject, the content of this website is organized by the explicit expressions relating subjects. This complex structure creates an excellent environment for understanding and discovering the connections between common ideas. However, to obtain our goal of creating the most extensive database of formulas on the internet, the content of this site will be an open collaboration supported by user submissions.

       Currently, this website is focused on math and physics formulas, but if there is a wide user interest, it could be opened to other areas. The final website will allow any user to submit formulas in the database. Submission will be peer reviewed to assess accuracy and relevance. Formulas submitted must express a general concept (in other words, they must incorporate symbols). Performing a mathematical operation is not considered a unique formula, since it is dependent on a more fundamental idea. However, in certain circumstances derivations or variations of a general formula or theorem may still be important. So as a general rule, any derivation must be finite in character or commonly accepted as relevant. The symbols in the formulas submitted will be categorized into two main types: objects and morphisms. Objects can be specific such as mass or force and have units associated with them or more general like a set or group. A morphism will be defined as an operation used to map objects to other objects, these are also commonly thought of as functions. This classification provides an advanced search mechanism, which does not rely completely on the symbols, but rather their fundamental structure. As well as being a useful tool, the connection generated between these formulas could serve as the complete mapping of the natural world.

       If you would like to put your name on the mailing list to receive updates regarding this site, please enter your information below. The information you provide will not be sold or distributed to anyone, it is for the sole purpose of generating and assessing the user base for this website. We are also looking for individuals with degrees in Math or Physics that could serve as administrators, so please fill out the additional information. Thank you for your interest and you will be informed as to when this site is operational and open for submissions. We are hoping the site will be finished sometime in early 2010.