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  Argonne National Laboratory History http://www.anl.gov/Science_and_Technology/History/
Background of the laboratory. The history of nuclear power and warfare is heavily intertwined with Argonne National Labs.
  Center for History of Physics http://www.aip.org/history/
Has a mission to preserve and make known the history of modern physics and allied sciences including astronomy, geophysics and optics.
  Emilio Segre Visual Archives Picture Finder http://www.aip.org/history/esva/
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.
  Contributions of 20th Century Women to Physics (CWP) http://cwp.library.ucla.edu/
Descriptions of important contributions to science made by 83 women in the 20th century.
  Transistorized http://www.pbs.org/transistor/
Describes the history of most important invention of the 20th century: the transistor.
  CERN Historical and Scientific Archives http://library.cern.ch/archives/archnet/
Resources on the history of CERN, as well as the 'Pauli Archive', a private collection of scientific books, reprints, correspondence and manuscripts of the late Professor Wolfgang Pauli, Nobel Laureate, 1945.
  Center for History of Physics Newsletter http://www.aip.org/history/web-news.htm
Reports on work in the history of physics (and allied fields such as astronomy and geophysics). On-line issues starting with vol.26 (1994).
  Physics in Australia to 1945 http://www.asap.unimelb.edu.au/bsparcs/physics/
The listing is intended to be a complete register of all Australian publications in physics up to the end of 1945
  The Nuclear Files http://www.nuclearfiles.org/
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.
  Selected Classic Papers http://web.lemoyne.edu/~giunta/papers.html
Historically important papers in the fields of: Atomic hypothesis and discrete nature of matter Electricity, electrochemistry, and electrolyte solutions The electron and electronic structure of matter Elements: nature, number, and discovery Environmental chemistry Gases Periodic table and periodic law Radioactivity and the nucleus Thermodynamics
  Atomic Archive http://www.atomicarchive.com/
This site explores the complex history surrounding the invention of the atomic bomb
  Museum of Physics Department http://www.na.infn.it/Museum/museum.htm
Early instruments of the Institute of Physics of Naples
  The Quantum Age Begins http://www-groups.dcs.st-and.ac.uk/~history/HistTopics/The_Quantum_age_begins.html
An overview of the development of quantum mechanics.
  The Fall of Parity http://physics.nist.gov/GenInt/Parity/cover.html
Experiments in 1956 demonstrate that our world is distinguishable from its mirror image.
  International Catalog of Sources for History of Physics and Allied Sciences http://libserv.aip.org:81/ipac20/ipac.jsp?profile=icos
Search records for unpublished source materials in the Niels Bohr Library archives and over 500 other repositories worldwide.
  Selected Papers http://www.aip.org/history/gap/
Selected Papers of Great American Physicists on the web.
  The Physics Museum at The University of Queensland http://www.physics.uq.edu.au/physics_museum/
Instruments, books, and memorabilia dating to the very early days of modern physics.
  History Page http://history.hyperjeff.net/
Historical timelines in mathematics, physics, and politics
  Century of Physics Time Line http://timeline.aps.org/APS/Timeline/
A hundred years timeline of Physics presented by the American Physical Society.
  Theater of Electricity http://www.mos.org/sln/toe/
Explore the history of static electricity and the machines which have used it to make big sparks and create strong electric fields. Van de Graaff generators and Tesla coils are two examples of what is discussed. Many pictures and teaching materials are available.
  Vacuum Terminology and Technology http://www.mcallister.com/vacuum.html
Vacuum history; biographies of famous physicists, and mathematicians.
  The History of Neon Signs http://inventors.about.com/library/weekly/aa980107.htm
How the neon sign was conceived of and created.
  The Net Advance of Physics: History http://web.mit.edu/redingtn/www/netadv/hist.html
Review Articles and Tutorials in an Encyclopaedic Format at The Net Advance of Physics, MIT
  History and Philosophy of Physics http://fisicavolta.unipv.it/percorsi/
Research activities, essays, databases, books, meetings in History and Philosophy of Physics. A section is dedicated to the development of Physics in Italy.
  Important 20th Century Discoveries in Physics http://www.jupiterscientific.org/sciinfo/apscentennial.html
Eight major discoveries made in physics plus a summary of the centennial celebration of the American Physical Society.
  American Physical Society Forum on the History of Physics http://www.aps.org/units/fhp/index.cfm
A member unit of the American Physical Society. It was founded as a venue for physicists, historians, and other members of the APS with an interest in discussing and exploring the historical dimensions of physics research. Forum benefits and activities include the Forum's widely read semiannual Newsletter and sponsored sessions at the March and April meetings of the APS.
  History of Physics Archives http://fisicavolta.unipv.it/asf/
Databases and digital archives for the History of Physics in Italy after the second world war.
  Contributions of Physics to the Information Age http://www.physics.ucla.edu/~ianb/history/
The history of important inventions by physicists in the fields of computers, information technology, and solid state electronics. Summarizes the contributions of physics to the information age.
  In Our Time: James Clerk Maxwell http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/history/inourtime/inourtime_20031002.shtml
BBC Radio 4 discussion on the life and work of this 19th century physicist.
  History of Physics and Astronomy http://www.physlink.com/Education/History.cfm
Collection of links to articles on the history of Physics and Astronomy.
  Timeline of Nobel Winners - Physics http://physics.nobel.brainparad.com/main2.html
List of Nobel Laureates in Physics from 1901 to the present day.
  The Invention of Knowledge http://www.artifacts.com
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.
  AAPT Committee on the History and Philosophy of Physics http://planck.phys.uwosh.edu/hpp/
The Committee on the History and Philosophy of Physics (CHPP) is an AAPT committee working toward the preservation and deepening of a historical perspective in physics education at all levels.
  Infography about History of Physics http://www.infography.com/content/950283284275.html
Sources recommended by a professor who specializes in the study of the history of physics.
  Physics Cabinet http://spazioinwind.libero.it/gabinetto_di_fisica/frontengs.htm
A virtual museum of physics apparatus and instruments of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
  History of Science Info Page http://historyofscience.virtualave.net
A site providing information, photos, and essays concerning the history of science.

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