Where Can I Find Classic Works of Physics and Sciences Online?

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Finding classic works of physics and science online can be challenging, particularly for texts by Ptolemy, Kepler, Copernicus, Newton, and Galileo. Users have expressed frustration over the lack of availability of these foundational texts. Some have found resources on platforms like arXiv and Project Gutenberg, which host various scientific works. Notable mentions include Euclid's Elements and Aristotle's Meteorology. The discussion highlights the ongoing difficulty in accessing historical scientific literature.
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I have been having a lot of trouble finding classic works of physics and sciences online. Can't find anything by Ptolemy, Kepler, Copernicus, Newton, Galileo. What a gyp!
 
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artie said:
I have been having a lot of trouble finding classic works of physics and sciences online. Can't find anything by Ptolemy, Kepler, Copernicus, Newton, Galileo. What a gyp!

http://arxiv.org/find/math/1/au:+Euler_L/0/1/0/all/0/1"

http://arxiv.org/abs/physics/0605038" on the Euler-Heisenberg Lagrangian.

Who knows, perhaps Ptolemy, Kepler, Copernicus, Newton, and Galileo will now also upload their articles to the arXiv?:smile:
 
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Count Iblis said:
Who knows, perhaps Ptolemy, Kepler, Copernicus, Newton, and Galileo will now also upload their articles to the arXiv?:smile:

Thanks. I have found a few items of interest on the Web since that post, but do not have 15 posts yet so I can't post them. It may take me a few more months to get 15 posts here because I'm a total ignoramous at sciences and don't understand a thing in most threads here.
 
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