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Database List

Select the best database for your research topic.

List of Databases for Physics Topics

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EBSCO's Databases

A good place to start your research, as this collection of databases cover (almost) all topics. Very powerful search interface, but works just fine with simple searches.  Need help searching EBSCO's Databases?

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IOPscience Journals and Ebooks 

Access most journals and ebooks published by the Institute of Physics.  Need help searching IOPscience?

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Cambridge Core Journals

This is a broad database that covers many subjects: the humanities, social sciences and science, technology and medicine.  

Not finding what you need?  Access other databases for physics research.

Physics Playbooks

The library creates "playbooks" for research.  In sports, teams have playbooks that help them win the game. At PVCC, the library has playbooks that help you "win" at research.  Check them out:

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