Encyclopedias and Reference

Math and Physics

Mathematics

• Princeton Companion to Mathematics Gale
  Introduces basic mathematical tools and vocabulary, traces the development of modern mathematics, explains essential terms and concepts, examines core ideas in major areas of mathematics, describes the achievements of scores of famous mathematicians, and explores the impact of mathematics on other disciplines such as biology, finance, and music.
  
  
• Real Life Math Gale
  Provides an understanding of commonly studied math concepts by illustrating their use in everyday life. (2006)
  
  

Research Articles

• Research Databases for Math & Physics
  
  
  

Websites

• arXiv.org e-Print Server
  Los Alamos Physics and Mathematics Preprint ArchivesAccess to research papers in all areas of physics and mathematics.
  
  
• Center for History of Physics
  Research Collections in the History of Modern Physics from the American Institute of Physics.
  
  
• Physics To Go
  Collection of websites for exploring physics from the American Physical Society.
  
  

Related Resources

• Access Science
  Very interactive online edition of the comprehensive McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science and Technology. Updated regularly.
  
  
• American Men and Women of Science Gale
  Current biography; Scientists, engineers and inventors; Science and technology; Biography and genealogy (2008)
  
  
• American Women of Science since 1900 Gale
  (2011)
  
  
• Complete Dictionary of Scientific Biography Gale
  Information on the history of science through articles on the professional lives of scientists.(2008)
  
  
• Encyclopedia of Science, Technology, and Ethics
  Considers both the professional ethics of science and technology, and the ethical and political issues raised by science and technology in an increasingly complex and global society. (2005)
  
  
• Gale Virtual Reference Library Gale
  All Gale Encyclopedia and Reference resources in one search.
  
  
• Oxford Reference Online
  Search specialized dictionaries, reference books, and several encyclopedias covering everything from language and history to business, science, and medicine. (Updated regularly)
  
  
• Scientific Thought: In Context Gale
  Scientific essays & primary documents exploring the impact of science on society through the ages. (2009)