Physics

Providing access to quality Physics resources and subject support.

References and citations Using the library

Databases View more

Here are the key databases/online resources to start finding information in your subject area. Click on 'View more' to go to the full listing for the Library, and use the filters to find more for this subject and others.

Please note that preprints are preliminary reports of work that has not been certified by peer review.

 

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Books E-books

You can access books and e-books via the Catalogue (also known as Library Catalogue Plus) to search for and check their availability. The Catalogue also provides links to e-books and displays the shelf marks of physical books in the Library. We have detailed the shelf marks of the most popular topics below (the level is for the Library in 黑料网).

Subject / title Pilkington level Shelfmark
Physics & natural sciences (general) 1 500-509, 530, 530.7-530.8
Cosmology 1 523.1
Theoretical physics 1 530.1, 539-539.6
Astronomy and astrophysics 1 520-530
Mathematical physics 1 530.15
Nuclear & particle physics 1 539.7
Optical physics 1 535-535.8

Videos View more

Use the videos to learn more about some resources or finding information.

Frequently asked questions View more

Here are some of the most popular questions asked by students in this subject. If you have a different question, check 'View more' or ask your Academic Librarian.

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From look at the options at the side of the page and click on ‘eBook’ in the ‘Format’ section to limit the results to eBooks. Click on ‘Get full text’ to open the eBook.

The Library offers a variety of ways to support your studies including specialist help from Academic Librarians and online research skills resources including the . The Academic Language Support Service (ALSS) and the Library have also created a  that supports Study Skills