Quick Links
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ASU Ask a LibrarianNeed help? Ask a Librarian.
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ASU Library CatalogFind books, videos and more in the ASU Library.
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ASU Library Citation LinkerType in your journal article citation and see if it's available in the ASU Library.
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ASU Library Interlibrary Loan ServiceIf we don't have the document you need, just fill out an Interlibrary Loan request form and we'll obtain it.
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ASU Library Journal Title LookupType in the name of your journal and see if it's available online, in print or microfilm at the ASU Library.
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ASU Libguides A-ZWhere to find information on over 125 topics.
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Academic Search PremierMulti-disciplinary index to journal articles.
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AIP Style ManualFormating a paper and references.
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Applied Science & Technology IndexIndex to journals in all areas of applied science, engineering and technology.
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Eric Weisstein's World of PhysicsAn encyclopedic introduction to physics.
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Gale Virtual Reference LibraryA collection of encyclopedias, almanacs, and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research.
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Google BooksSearch the full text of books.
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INSPECIndex to journal articles and conference papers in the areas of physics, electrical engineering and computing sciences.
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KnovelFull text of over 2,000 handbooks, encyclopedias and data compilations.
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Physical Review Style and Notation GuideFormatting a paper and references in the style of "Physical Review"
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Web of ScienceA multi-disciplinary index to journal articles.
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WorldCatFind books in libraries across the U.S. and Canda.
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Wolfram Alpha"Computational knowledge engine"; Wolfram Alpha can do your computations for you and find quick facts on a variety of topics.
Getting Started
This guide lists both library and internet resources recommended for finding physics information. If you already know the name of the database you need, use the Quick Links column on the left; the list contains ASU services first, then the major library and internet resources listed alphabetically.
To located different types of resources or information, use the TABs across this page or this table:
| To Find: | Use: |
| Short Definitions of Word or Phrases | Dictionaries |
| Detailed Look at a Broad Subject | Books |
| Detailed Look at a Narrow Subject | Journal Articles |
| Facts | Handbooks |
| Formulas | Handbooks |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | Handbooks |
| Information About a Person | Biographies |
| Organize and Format Citations | Citation Manager |
| Format a Paper or Journal Article | Style Manual |
| How to Get Notices about Current Articles and Books in your Area | Alerts & RSS feeds |
Need Help?
The ASU Library provides assistance in many ways:
- In-person at the Information/Reference desks in each of the libraries
- By phone at the Information/Reference desk in each of the libraries
- By e-mail (we'll respond within 2-24 hours)
- By online chat (available M-F 9am-5pm)
For more information about our Ask a Librarian service see: http://lib.asu.edu/help/
The ASU Library also has subject librarians who specialize in the literature and information in specific areas. The subject librarians act as liaisons to academic departments, provide library instruction for ASU classes, recommend and assist with library resources for research, and purchase material needed for classes and research.
