History
History
History Links
- Physics Time-Line From the Copernican Revolution to superstrings, a chronology of more than 500 of the greatest discoveries in natural philosophy.
- Selected Classic Papers Historically important papers in the fields of: Atomic hypothesis and discrete nature of matter Electricity, electrochemistry, and electrolyte solutions The electron and electronic structure of matter Elements: nature, number, and discovery Environmental chemistry Gases Periodic table and periodic law Radioactivity and the nucleus Thermodynamics
- American Physical Society Forum on the History of Physics A member unit of the American Physical Society. It was founded as a venue for physicists, historians, and other members of the APS with an interest in discussing and exploring the historical dimensions of physics research. Forum benefits and activities include the Forum's widely read semiannual Newsletter and sponsored sessions at the March and April meetings of the APS.
- Timeline of Physics (1896 to present) American Physical Society site explores developments in physics in the 20th century, along with their historical context.
- CERN Historical and Scientific Archives Resources on the history of CERN, as well as the 'Pauli Archive', a private collection of scientific books, reprints, correspondence and manuscripts of the late Professor Wolfgang Pauli, Nobel Laureate, 1945.
- Emilio Segrè Visual Archives The world's largest collection of photographs, films and other images in the history of physics and allied sciences such as astronomy and geophysics.
- Historical Beginnings of Theories of Electricity and Magnetism A lecture from professor Michael Fowler at U of Virginia. Long and detailed.
- Timeline of Electricity and Magnetism Historical timeline of discoveries and developments in electricity and magnetism.
- Jim's Science Page Science quotes, facts and falacies... mystery scientists in history link.
- The Nuclear Files Most comprehensive and user friendly online tool to explore the political and ethical dilemmas of the Nuclear Age. A citizen guide to create a saner and more peaceful world. Classroom use encouraged.
- International Catalog of Sources for History of Physics and Allied Sciences Search records for unpublished source materials in the Niels Bohr Library archives and over 500 other repositories worldwide.
- Transistorized Describes the history of most important invention of the 20th century: the transistor.
- History of Science Info Page A site providing information, photos, and essays concerning the history of science.
- Physicists and the Bomb College course taught at U of Michigan in the fall of 1999, mainly covering atomic energy, its history and its uses. Has an extensive link collection as part of the course.
- The Quantum Age Begins An overview of the development of quantum mechanics.
- Theater of Electricity Explore the history of static electricity and the machines which have used it to make big sparks and create strong electric fields. Van de Graaff generators and Tesla coils are two examples of what is discussed. Many pictures and teaching materials are available.
- Museum of Physics Department Early instruments of the Institute of Physics of Naples
- The Emilio Segrè Visual Archives of the AIP Center for History of Physics World's largest collection of photographs, films and other images in the history of physics and allied sciences such as astronomy and geophysics.
- Sketches of the History of Electromagnetics Timeline of classical electromagnetism, including optics, magnetism, electricity and their unification.
- History and Philosophy of Physics Research activities, essays, databases, books, meetings in History and Philosophy of Physics. A section is dedicated to the development of Physics in Italy.
- Center for History of Physics Has a mission to preserve and make known the history of modern physics and allied sciences including astronomy, geophysics and optics.
- The Invention of Knowledge The connections between the sciences and the arts with emphasis on physics. A prediction on where to look for the next great theories in physics.
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