Physics
Discover the best information, whether you’re a new Physics student starting your first assignment, or delving into a research project.
Library essentials
Reading Lists
These are set up by your tutors to guide you to good quality, relevant and useful materials to help you with your studies. They are a great starting point before doing your own research.
Library Search
Did you know? The citation tool in Library Search can help you create references! Learn how to make the most of Library Search through our short, interactive guide: Use Library Search to find academic information for your assessments.
Subject specific resources
Key resources for physics students
Databases
Databases are searchable collections of good quality, academic material, particularly journal articles. They can be small subject specific or large collections covering a wide range of subject areas. Most databases provide access to full-text items.
| Provides research from the AIP, including a growing portfolio of Open Access titles that cover all areas of the physical sciences. | |
| Provides full-text journals on physics | |
| A collection of journals relating to physics and acoustics hosted by the American Institute of Physics. | |
| A compilation of science performance statistics and science trends data, based on journal article publication counts and citation data. | |
| A collection of science and technology databases that can be accessed via ProQuest. | |
| Provides a large collection of journals and books, mainly in the science, technology, engineering, and medicine subject areas. | |
| An abstract and citation database of peer-reviewed literature. It also provides access to patents from five patent offices. | |
| An online collection of journals, eBooks, reference works and protocols across a vast range of subject disciplines. | |
| An abstract and citation database, covering the fields of science, engineering, and technology. | |
| A peer-reviewed, multidisciplinary online journal and video collection of scientific experiments and laboratory methods. |
Journals
A journal is an academic magazine containing peer-reviewed articles written by researchers, professors, and other experts. Journals are intended for academic or technical audience and are useful tool to keep up to date with the latest developments in your field of study.
Industry Websites
Industry websites provide information, resources, and updates related to a specific sector or type of business. They can be valuable resources for staying informed about industry trends, accessing research materials, and discovering more about organisations and industry professionals.
| Abstracts and technical reports from various NASA centres and programs. Some full text is available. | |
| An online magazine from the IOP. Much of the content is free to access. | |
| A portal to US Government science and technology websites. |
LinkedIn Learning
LinkedIn Learning offers more than 9,000 professionally produced online courses covering a wide range of technical, creative and professional skills.
Always use our institutional link to log in – you will need your University email address and password. The first time that you log in, you will be taken through a setup process to discover courses tailored to your interests.
Discover more in our video: Using LinkedIn Learning at Salford.
Print Books
You can borrow print books from the Library. Below is a map of where to find physics-related books. The location details below are a guide, it is best to search Library Search for exact location of items:
| Classmark | Subject Area |
| 530 | Physics |
Inclusive Collections
Expand your research with diverse voices and perspectives using our Inclusive Collections initiative. Explore school-based collections to find high-quality, inclusive resources.
Develop your skills
Finding information skills
Developing information skills saves time and give you stronger sources for your assessments. Finding information on the Skills website covers everything you need to learn how to search for resources effectively.
Further support
The Skills website has eLearning to help you achieve your study goals - from academic writing support and referencing guidance to help with presentation skills, using generative AI, time management and more.
You can also attend our academic skills workshops. If you need extra support you can contact the Academic Skills Team to ask a question or request a one-to-one appointment.