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Physics

Your guide to resources in the field of Physics

General Encyclopedic Databases

Tips for using online reference collections:

  1. Identify your main topic and keywords.
  2. Try synonyms and different combinations of words. Experiment with broad and narrow (specific) terms.
  3. Search in Gale eBooks or Credo Reference for quick facts and general overviews of your topic. 

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Credo Topic Page

Credo Reference Topic Pages summarize information related to a topic on a single page and include search results from other selected library eResources. 

Online Physics Encyclopedias

A selection of physics and general science encyclopedias available online for the DCC community. See full list.

Physics History

Links to Related Guides

Other Tools

Acknowledgments

This guide was adapted from science guides at SUNY Cortland.

Departmental Information

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The Department of Physical Sciences, Engineering, & Technology

Physics is part of the Physical Sciences, Engineering, & Technology Department, which has offices in Washington 110 and 210.

Department Phone: (845) 431-8549

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