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Biography		Biographical Dictionary of Scientists. Physicists Brief biographical information on many physicists ranging in time from Democritus (c.460-370 BC) to Val Lodgson Fitch and James Watson Cronin who shared the 1980 Nobel Prize in Physics.
		The Nobel Prize Winners:  Physics Coverage of the winners of the Nobel Prize in Physics from 1901-1988.  Entries include a biography, description of the individual's scientific career, and coverage of the award ceremony, including critical reception of the presentation.
Career Materials		Graduate Programs in Physics, Astronomy, and Related Fields Comparative information on North American graduate programs in physics and astronomy.  Also includes a number of programs in nuclear engineering, electrical engineering, chemical physics, materials science, meteorology, geophysics, medical physics, and oceanography.
Dictionaries & Encyclopedias		A Dictionary of Physics Covers physics, including terms in astrophysics and physical chemistry.  Also includes some terms from astronomy, mathematics, metal science, computing, and electronics.
		Dictionary of Physics Covers all aspects of physics.  Many entries include useful diagrams, detailed discussion, and/or worked examples.
		Dictionary of Physics and Mathematics Abbreviations, Signs, and Symbols Abbreviations, signs, and symbols used to represent concepts, quantities, and operations in physics and mathematics.  Access by term or by abbreviation.
		Encyclopedia of Modern Physics Includes articles on "the most rapidly advancing fields of theoretical and applied physics."  Broad topics include atomic and molecular physics; phenomenology; quantum physics, mechanics, and fields; condensed matter; plasmas; nuclear physics and physics of elementary particles and fields; relativity and gravitation; statistical physics and thermodynamics.
		Historical Encyclopedia of Atomic Energy Short articles on topics related to atomic energy:  brief biographies of scientists and political figures; information on key legislation, events, places, organizations, and scientific concepts.  Focus is more historical and political than scientific.  Entries include suggested readings.
		Scientific and Technical Acronyms, Symbols, and Abbreviations A dictionary of acronyms, symbols, and abbreviations used in scientific and technical fields.
		Wörterbuch Physik: Englisch, Deutsch, Französisch, Russisch: mit etwa 75,000 Wortstellen A translation dictionary including 75,000 physics terms in English, French, German, and Russian.
Handbooks & Manuals		CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics Sections on:  Basic constants, units, and conversion factors; Symbols, terminology and nomenclature; Physical constants of organic compounds; Properties of the elements and inorganic compounds; Thermochemistry, electrochemistry, and kinetics; Fluid properties; Biochemistry; Analytical chemistry; Molecular structure and spectroscopy; Atomic, molecular and optical physics; Nuclear and particle physics; Properties of solids; Polymer properties; Geophysics, astronomy, and acoustics; Practical laboratory data; Health and safety information; Mathematical tables.
		Handbook of Heat Transfer Covers all aspects of heat transfer, starting with the basic concepts.  Information of use to individuals involved with heat transfer technology at any level.
		Handbook of Optics A general reference to concepts, techniques, devices, instruments, measurements, and properties specific to the field of optics.
Research		AIP Style Manual American Institute of Physics' guidance on writing papers for physics or astronomy journals.
		Guide to Information Sources in the Physical Sciences Guide to resources for research in physics and astronomy.  Focuses on the history of publication in physics and the types of materials.  Includes an annotated bibliography of previous guides to physics and related literature. Discusses abstracting and indexing databases, books, journals, online sources (includes a list of job hunting resources), patents, a-v materials, dissertations, grants, bibliographic management tools, document delivery, copyright and reserves, etc.
		Information Sources in Physics Aid to navigating the information resources in physics.  Organized by subject.
		Recent Advances and Issues in Physics Short articles (with bibliographies) on recent advances and social issues in all aspects of physics.  Brief biographical sketches of individuals influential in 20th century physics.  Also includes chapters on careers, organizations, and resources.