Physics

The science of matter and energy and their interactions.

Sub-headings:

Astrophysics

Where physics and astronomy merge.

Atomic and Nuclear Physics

Understanding atoms and matter on the smallest scale.

Electricity and Magnetism

The study of electrical and magnetic forces.

Heat and Thermodynamics

The study of heat energy and heat transfer.

Light, Waves, and Optics

The study of visible light and optics, color, sound, and the electromagnetic spectrum.

Mechanics

The study of forces and motion, kinematics, and projectiles.

Modern Physics

Relativity and quantum mechanics.

Physicists

Resources on famous physicists, such as Galileo, Newton, Einstein, and Hawking.

Resources in this category:

American Association of Physicists in Medicine
http://www.aapm.org/

"The purposes of the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) are to promote the application of physics to medicine and biology, encourage interest and training in medical physics and related fields. The AAPM has established Medical Physics as its primary scientific and informational journal. The AAPM is a Member of the American Institute of Physics. AAPM membership information and application forms may be obtained from the Executive Officer." This site provides information links regarding meetings, computer resources, journals and other publications, chapters, and related sites.

The American Association of Physics Teachers
http://www.aapt.org/

"The American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) exists to enhance physics education for tomorrow's science professionals and to promote science literacy to the general public. Formed in 1930, AAPT is an organization of over 11,000 physics educators from high school, two-year college, college, university, and research environments." This site provides links to information regarding a calendar of events, FAQs, programs, membership, meetings, journals and publications, and related sites.

American Institute of Physics - Physics Information NetSite
http://www.aip.org/

AIP was founded in 1931 when "leaders of American physics formed a corporation for the 'advancement and diffusion of knowledge of the science of physics and its application to human welfare'." It "is the largest organization of physicists in North America." The web site includes online journals and other information, including the latest happenings in the physics world.

The American Nuclear Society [ANSWER]
http://www.ans.org/

"The American Nuclear Society is an international, not-for-profit organization consisting of approximately 12,000 engineers, scientists, educators, students, and others with nuclear-related interests.... The Society's main objectives are the advancement of engineering and science relating to the nuclear power industry, particularly operating plants and other nuclear activities, and the integration of the science and management disciplines constituting nuclear science and technology." The web site contains information about ANS, the "ANS News Wire," numerous web resources, and catalogs of various related publications.

American Physical Society
http://www.aps.org/

According to its home page, the goal of the APS is "the advancement and diffusion of the knowledge of physics." This site includes information on meetings, journals, careers and employment, education and outreach, awards, and membership, and also has links to physics resources and other scientific societies on the World Wide Web.

Australian Society for Biophysics
http://www.anatomy.usyd.edu.au/ASB/

"The Australian Society for Biophysics (ASB) represents researchers, teachers, and others with an interest in the application of physical and physicochemical methods to the study of biological systems." Site contains information about the society and its meetings.

Center for History of Physics
http://www.aip.org/history/

"A division of the American Institute of Physics, The Center for History of Physics is the oldest and best-known institution dedicated to the history of a scientific discipline." "Our mission to preserve and make known the history of modern physics and allied fields including astronomy, geophysics, optics, and the like." The web site includes latest news, publications, meeting schedules, and sources of information about the history of physics.

The European Physical Society
http://www.eps.org/

"The European Physical Society is a not for profit association whose purpose is to promote physics and physicists in Europe. Created in 1968, the EPS provides an international forum to discuss science and policy issues of interest to its members. It represents over 80,000 members and physicists through its 38 national member societies. It also provides a forum for over 3500 individual members. Applied research in industry, and academic and other research institutes are also present as associate members."

The Institute of Physics
http://www.iop.org/

"The Institute of Physics is an international learned society and professional body for the advancement and dissemination of physics, pure and applied, and promotion of physics education."

International Association of Mathematical Physics
http://www.iamp.org/

"The International Association of Mathematical Physics (IAMP) was founded in 1976 in order to promote research in mathematical physics. The Association invites mathematicians and physicists (including students) interested in this goal to become members." Selections from the association's Bulletin, a membership list, information about the IAMP Congress and conferences, and an employment bank are available on this site.

Laser Institute of America
http://www.laserinstitute.org/

"Dedicated to fostering lasers, laser applications, and laser safety worldwide. Founded in 1968, the Laser Institute of America (LIA) is a professional membership society comprised of laser researchers, manufacturers, integrators, and users working together to increase the use and safe application of laser technologies. LIA membership is made up of individuals and corporations alike. Fulfilling its mission of fostering lasers, laser applications, and laser safety worldwide, the LIA is the secretariat and publisher of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Z136 series of laser safety standards. These documents provide a thorough set of guidelines for implementing a safe laser program. LIA also runs the International Congress on Applied Lasers and Electro-Optics, the foremost conference on laser materials processing, where many of today's laser processes were first introduced and where the latest advances in laser applications are now presented." Site includes information on membership, conferences and publications; newsletter and safety bulletin.

Optical Society of America
http://www.osa.org/

"The Optical Society of America was organized to increase and diffuse the knowledge of optics, pure and applied, to promote the common interests of investigators of optical problems, of designers, and of users of optical apparatus of all kinds; and to encourage cooperation among them. The purposes of the corporation are scientific, technical, and educational." The web site provides information about membership, conferences, employment and a corporate directory. Online users may view full text articles of a number of publications. All users can browse the tables of contents and abstracts of the Journal of the Optical Society of America A and B; subscribers have access to searching features and full-text articles.