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Important 20th Century Discoveries in Physics
Eight major discoveries made in physics plus a summary of the centennial celebration of the American Physical Society.

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

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

Timeline of Physics (1896 to present)
American Physical Society site explores developments in physics in the 20th century, along with their historical context.

Emilio Segre Visual Archives Picture Finder
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.

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

The Fall of Parity
Experiments in 1956 demonstrate that our world is distinguishable from its mirror image.

The Invention of Knowledge
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.

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

The Nuclear Files
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.


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