Guides: PHYS 490 Research Methods: Finding Articles

Physics Databases

SciTech Connect This link opens in a new window
Electronic, full-text reports processed by the U.S. Department of Energy, topics include physics, chemistry, materials, biology, environment, energy, engineering, computer and information science, and renewable energy.
National Academies Press
PDFs of books in the physical and social sciences published by National Academies Press since 1980. Includes full-text searching capabilities.
PLoS (Public Library of Science) This link opens in a new window
Open-access, peer-reviewed journals across all areas of science and medicine.
arXiv.org This link opens in a new window
Archive for electronic preprints of scientific papers in the fields of mathematics, physics, astronomy, computer science, quantitative biology, statistics, and quantitative finance.

Astrophysics Data System (ADS)
Covers publications in astronomy and astrophysics, physics, and general science, including all arXiv e-prints. Abstracts and full-text of major astronomy and physics publications are available.
Inspire-Hep
Open access digital library for the field of high energy physics. Topics include particle, nuclear, and astrophysics.

Science (AAAS) This link opens in a new window
Peer-reviewed articles, original research reports, news sections, editorials, and special issues devoted to science-related topics.
SpringerLink
Access to journals and e-books published by Springer Nature in life and behavioral sciences.

Scopus
Abstract and citation database of peer-reviewed scientific journals, books and conference proceedings covering fields of science, technology, medicine, social sciences, and arts and humanities.
Wiley Online Library
Multidisciplinary collection of online resources covering life, health and physical sciences, social science, and the humanities.
Academic Search Complete This link opens in a new window
Provides full text coverage to peer-reviewed titles in the social sciences, humanities, general science, multi-cultural studies, education and more.