LibGuides: Physics & Astronomy: Finding Books and Videos

We organize print books by Library of Congress Call Number - a series of letters and numbers. Look on the second floor for books covering these topics:

QC is the basic area for Physics

QC81-114 Weights and measures
QC120-168.85 Descriptive and experimental mechanics
QC170-197 Atomic physics. Constitution and properties of matter Including molecular physics, relativity, quantum theory, and solid state physics
QC221-246 Acoustics. Sound
QC251-338.5 Heat
QC350-467 Optics. Light
QC501-766 Electricity and magnetism
QC770-798 Nuclear and particle physics. Atomic energy. Radioactivity
QC801-809 Geophysics. Cosmic physics
QC851-999 Meteorology. Climatology Including the earth's atmosphere

QB is the basic area for Astronomy

QB140-237 Practical and spherical astronomy
QB275-343 Geodesy
QB349-421 Theoretical astronomy and celestial mechanics
QB455-456 Astrogeology
QB460-466 Astrophysics
QB468-480 Non-optical methods of astronomy
QB495-903 Descriptive astronomy
QB980-991 Cosmogony. Cosmology

Science and Cooking by Michael Brenner; Pia Sörensen; David Weitz
Call Number: TX651 .B69 2020
Publication Date: 2020
In Science and Cooking, Harvard professors Michael Brenner, Pia Sörensen, and David Weitz bring the classroom to your kitchen to teach the physics and chemistry underlying every recipe.
All of Physics (Almost) in 15 Equations by Mansoulie Bruno
Call Number: QC24.5 .M3213 2019
Publication Date: 2019
The book comprises 15 short chapters, each presenting an important equation of Physics, from the simplest and oldest, to more complex and recent ones.

Reference books are resources like encyclopedias and dictionaries that give an overview of a specific topic. We have both print and electronic reference books for you to use.

The Oxford Handbook of the History of Physics by Jed Buchwald (Editor); Robert Fox (Editor)
Call Number: REF QC7 .O945 2013
Publication Date: 2014
The Oxford Handbook of the History of Physics brings together cutting-edge writing by more than twenty leading authorities on the history of physics from the seventeenth century to the present day.
Atlas of Astronomical Discoveries by Govert Schilling
Call Number: REF QB68 .S3513 2011
Publication Date: 2011
Offers a unique combination of informative text, magnificent illustrations and stylish design Examines the 100 most important discoveries since the invention of the telescope.
The Handy Physics Answer Book by Paul W. Zitzewitz
Call Number: REF QC75 .Z58 2011
Publication Date: 2011
Eschewing the usual mathematical explanations for physics phenomena, this approachable reference explains complicated scientific concepts in plain English that everyone can understand. This handbook supplies answers on the physics of everyday life and examines the developments in the exploration of subatomic particles.

We have many eBooks related to Physics and Astronomy. The easiest way to locate eBooks is to use PML Search. Then when you get you get your results limit to eBooks using the limiters on the left hand side of the screen. Use the search box to the left to get started....

Falling Felines and Fundamental Physics by Gregory J. Gbur
Call Number: eBook
Publication Date: 2019
In this playful and eye‑opening history, physicist and cat parent Gregory Gbur explores how attempts to understand the cat‑righting reflex have provided crucial insights into puzzles in mathematics, geophysics, neuroscience, and human space exploration.
How to Find a Higgs Boson--And Other Big Mysteries in the World of the Very Small by Ivo van Vulpen
Call Number: eBook
Publication Date: 2020
Enjoy Van Vulpen's accessible explanation of the history of particle physics and of concepts like quantum mechanics and relativity, and ponder his inquiries regarding the search for new particles (to explain dark matter), a new force (to combine the existing fundamental forces), and new phenomena (undiscovered dimensions of space).

We have lots of videos relating to Physics and Astronomy, both streaming and in DVD format, for you to use. You can search for these in the catalog and limit your results to video.