Physics & Astronomy
Resources for searching the physics literature
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Key Databases
Begin your search for journal articles with these databases:
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INSPEC (1896-1969)The primary database for searching the physics literature.
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Web of Science (1900-present)The major multidisciplinary index covering journal articles and conference proceedings in sciences, social sciences, and humanities. Provides cited reference searching and journal impact factors.
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ScopusA multidisciplinary database covering peer-reviewed literature in science, engineering, medicine, and social sciences (including some arts & humanities). Coverage is strongest from 1996 to present. Complements Web of Science.
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arXiv.orgA repository of research articles in physics, mathematics, computer science, and nonlinear sciences.
Related Science Databases
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SAO/NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)A bibliographic database covering astronomy, planetary science, and physics.
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Compendex (1884-present)The primary database for engineering and covers areas such as engineering physics, materials science, acoustics, and optics.
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GeoRef (1669-present)Covers the geosciences, including geophysics, geochemistry, extraterrestrial geology, and crystallography.
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INSPIRE-HEPA high-energy physics literature database.
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ProQuest Dissertations and Theses Global (1861-present)Dissertations and theses in all disciplines from around the world, some with full-text. For UTK dissertations/theses published since 2006, see Trace.
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SciTech Connect (1940s-present)Covers energy-related journal articles, conference papers, technical reports, and more. Subject areas include energy, materials, and physics.
Journal & E-Book Collections
Searching the full-text of journal articles can be a useful strategy if you are not getting many results from the databases. Keep in mind that your search will be narrowed to a single publisher's journals.
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AIP ScitationContains content from several publishers including the Acoustical Society of America and the American Institute of Physics.
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Institute of PhysicsIncludes journals such as Astrophysical Journal, Europhysics Letters, and Journal of Physics A-G.
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Optics InfoBaseJournals published by The Optical Society.
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Physical Review Online Archive (PROLA)The American Physical Society's archive for Physical Review Letters, Reviews of Modern Physics, and Physical Review A-E.
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ScienceDirectA large collection of journals and books in all disciplines published by Elsevier. UTK has access to contents marked with a green icon.
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SpringerLinkFull-text journals (1800s-present) and e-books (1800s-2016) published by Springer.
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Wiley Online LibraryFull-text of selected journals and e-books in all disciplines published by Wiley.