Physics Research Guide
Use the table below to identify a research tool appropriate for your work. Locate the type of information you'd like in the left (grey) column, and see what's available within the major tools for physics research, linked along the top (blue). The 'Other Databases' column represents all manner of library and internet databases. Use the Selecting Databases portion of this guide to learn more about physics databases.
*Web of Science is sometimes known as Science Citation Index Expanded. That is
actually the original name of the database, but it is now housed under the umbrella of ISI's Web
of Science product. [Back to top.]
WWW Notes
WWW implies that the best information is on the internet, not necessarily within the library. See the notes below to determine how to proceed.
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Try searching the web for the name of the conference. You may get more information about where the proceedings are published. Most recent conferences have web sites. |
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Danger! You may find trustworthy lecture notes containing formulae, you may find someone's hopelessly faulty homework. Trust published books and reference material first, but the web can be a good source of formulae and equations if you have a discerning eye. Take note of who is hosting the web site. Good: universities, physics societies, governments. |
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Other sources are recommended, but if you need a more specific table, try searching online. Be wary of people posting their own unrefereed research. |
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Books are highly recommended for finding problems and exercises examples. You may find examples online, too, but heed the warning in note (2). |
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Clearly, there is an abundance of software assistance online. Manuals tend to be print only, but there are numerous help sites for different software packages. |
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Professional Societies like the Institute of Physics and the American Institute of Physics have internet homes. The library may have membership directories (but check online first), or publications. |
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