Library Guides
Physics
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One of the best resources for general information,as well as links to good Internet sites. Eric Weisstein's World of Physics A hierarchical dictionary of important physics concepts includes references and additional links. Extensive directory of physical data tables and references. NIST Reference on Constants, Units and Uncertainty A standard guide to physical constants. Oxford Reference Online - Physical Sciences & Mathematics A set of general dictionaries useful for looking up simple definitions quickly. The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) (UofW access only) - The standard for the English language and a great source for information on the origin of many scientific terms. Wikipedia is one of the most comprehensive encyclopedias on the Internet. It has almost 400,000 entries, many of which include links to additional Internet resources. A Dictionary of Physics (Oxford Reference Online)
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