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Physics

Information resources, tools, and links to help you research topics in Physics.

Oxy OneSearch

Oxy's library catalog is called OneSearch. OneSearch searches not only the books that we have in the library, but also searches more generally. Depending on the filters you use, OneSearch will also show you articles from databases that Oxy subscribes to and to books that we don't own. Make sure you are logged into your library account to get the most out of OneSearch.  If you need more help with OneSearch, then take a look at the OneSearch Guide or ask a librarian! 

Wander the Bookshelves

The Occidental College Library uses the Library of Congress (LC) classification system to organize physical books by call numbers in the library book tiers.  The tiers are found by turning left when you enter the main floor of the library or ask the information desk! 

Call numbers that include materials relevant to Physics include the following:

QB Astronomy

Tier 5

QC Physics

Tier 5

QC 1-75 Physics, General 

Tier 5

QC 170-197 Atomic physics

Tier 5

QC 501-766 Electricity and magnetism 

Tier 5

QC 770-798 Nuclear and particle physics 

Tier 5

QC 811-849  Geomagnetism

Tier 5

QC 851-999  Meteorology/Climatology

Tier 5