Background Information
The encyclopedias and other sources on this guide provide good overview information, including key search terms and often lists of more sources.
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CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics, 97th ed, 2016Contains basic units of measure, conversion factors, physical properties for the elements and a variety of compounds, and established values that can help with experimental design or with checking results.
Earlier edition available in print: QD65 .H3 2013/2014 -
An Einstein encyclopediaQC16.E5 C343 2015
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Encyclopedia of EnergyAlso available in print:TJ163.16 .E47 2013
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Encyclopedia of Physical SciencesQ121 .R77 2010
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HyperphysicsAn interactive physics exploration environment from the Department of Physics and Astronomy, Georgia State University.