Eight major discoveries made in physics plus a summary of the centennial celebration of the American Physical Society.

Has a mission to preserve and make known the history of modern physics and allied sciences including astronomy, geophysics and optics.

Review Articles and Tutorials in an Encyclopaedic Format at The Net Advance of Physics, MIT

Makes it easy for people to find pictures of physicists. These pictures are in the vein of "The History of Physics" and are images of notable physicists.

Reports on work in the history of physics (and allied fields such as astronomy and geophysics). On-line issues starting with vol.26 (1994).

Experiments in 1956 demonstrate that our world is distinguishable from its mirror image.

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.

Describes the history of most important invention of the 20th century: the transistor.

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.

Collection of links to articles on the history of Physics and Astronomy.

Science quotes, facts and falacies... mystery scientists in history link.

The listing is intended to be a complete register of all Australian publications in physics up to the end of 1945

Selected Papers of Great American Physicists on the web.

Sources recommended by a professor who specializes in the study of the history of physics.

Excerpt from a biography of Gibbs, and a translation of Carnot's 1824 paper.

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.

A site providing information, photos, and essays concerning the history of science.

This site explores the complex history surrounding the invention of the atomic bomb

Early instruments of the Institute of Physics of Naples

An overview of the development of quantum mechanics.

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.

BBC Radio 4 discussion on the life and work of this 19th century physicist.

The history of important inventions by physicists in the fields of computers, information technology, and solid state electronics. Summarizes the contributions of physics to the information age.

Historical timelines in mathematics, physics, and politics

Search records for unpublished source materials in the Niels Bohr Library archives and over 500 other repositories worldwide.

Vacuum history; biographies of famous physicists, and mathematicians.

The Committee on the History and Philosophy of Physics (CHPP) is an AAPT committee working toward the preservation and deepening of a historical perspective in physics education at all levels.

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.

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

A virtual museum of physics apparatus and instruments of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

A hundred years timeline of Physics presented by the American Physical Society.

How the neon sign was conceived of and created.

List of Nobel Laureates in Physics from 1901 to the present day.

Descriptions of important contributions to science made by 83 women in the 20th century.

Instruments, books, and memorabilia dating to the very early days of modern physics.

Databases and digital archives for the History of Physics in Italy after the second world war.

Research activities, essays, databases, books, meetings in History and Philosophy of Physics. A section is dedicated to the development of Physics in Italy.

Background of the laboratory. The history of nuclear power and warfare is heavily intertwined with Argonne National Labs.