Classical Works on Physics, online?

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SUMMARY

Classical works on physics can be accessed online, primarily through the Gutenberg Project, which features texts by notable physicists such as Albert Einstein and Henri Poincaré. The American Physical Society (APS) and the American Institute of Physics (AIP) have previously made their classic journals available for limited periods during significant anniversaries, but these opportunities are often fleeting. Users should be vigilant for such announcements to access these resources when available.

PREREQUISITES
  • Familiarity with online research tools
  • Understanding of public domain works
  • Knowledge of significant physicists and their contributions
  • Awareness of academic publishing practices
NEXT STEPS
  • Explore the Gutenberg Project for classical physics texts
  • Monitor APS and AIP announcements for future access to classic journals
  • Research the history of physics publications and their significance
  • Investigate other online archives for historical scientific literature
USEFUL FOR

Students, educators, and researchers in physics, as well as anyone interested in accessing historical scientific literature online.

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Can I find classical works on Physics online somewhere?
 
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I would love to know the answer to this question too. There is probably not much available for free. You might try the Gutenberg project

http://www.gutenberg.org/catalog/world

A search for "physics" returns some things by Einstein and something by Poincare.
 
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Often, you have to be ready at just the right time. Both APS/AIP (for the Physical Review Journals) and the Royal Society had short periods where they made all their "classics" publicly available. These were during some big n-centennial kind of celebration. Window gone - opportunity lost.
 

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