Research Guides: Physics: Articles

Articles: best databases to use

Science Citation Index Expanded This link opens in a new window
This multidisciplinary resource indexes journal literature of the sciences. Represented disciplines include astronomy, biochemistry, biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering, genetics, geology, materials science, mathematics, medicine, neuroscience, oncology, pediatrics, pharmacology, physics, psychiatry, veterinary science, and zoology. Search by topic, keyword, or author. Identify articles that cited a previous work. Links to full-text occur when available. Also known as SCI.
arXiv.org e-Print Archive This link opens in a new window
Extensive, searchable database of preprints of physics, mathematics, computer science (and more) articles since 1991
IEEE Xplore This link opens in a new window
IEL provides full-text access to IEEE journals, conferences, transactions, letters, and magazines dated after 1884.
Compendex This link opens in a new window
Used by physicists to access information published since 1980 in subject areas they share with engineering, such as solid state physics, superconductivity, materials science, and optics
SPIE Digital Library This link opens in a new window
Contains the full-text of technical papers from SPIE journals and conference proceedings from 1962 to present. SPIE is the international society for optics and photonics. Wright State University does not subscribe to the eBook content.
Google Scholar This link opens in a new window
Indexes research literature across a wide range of disciplines and formats. Use the library connection to gScholar to get more attached full-text articles.
SciFinder-n This link opens in a new window
SciFinder-n provides indexed access to chemical literature and patents through the following databases: Chemical Abstracts PLUS, the CAS Registry File, CASREACT and MEDLINE. It also includes the literature of related fields such as biochemistry, geochemistry, environmental science, and toxicology. Search by retrosynthesis planning, structure, chemical substance, chemical reaction, CAS registry number, and functional groups. Links to full-text occur when available.
CAS requires all SciFinder-n users to abide by special terms and conditions. Please review these requirements carefully when creating a SciFinder-n account.
Complete a one-time registration form to create your own user name and password. You will then be able to use SciFinder-n both on and off campus.
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QuickSearch This link opens in a new window
Search many library resources at once.