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Physics

Books @ Xavier

Engineering Books

A collection of books from our database on general engineering

Mechatronics Books

A collection of books from our database on mechatronics and robotics

Astronomy Books

A collection of books from our database on astronomy

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Quantum Theory Books

A collection of books from our database on quantum physics and quantum mechanics.

Thermodynamics Books

A collection of books from our database on quantum thermodynamics.

Biophysics Books

A collection of books from our database on biophysics.

Optics Books

A collection of books from our database on optics.

Books @ Xavier (Continued)

How to find Books

The library has books available both online (eBooks) and in print. You can search Alma for both types by entering your keywords and selecting "Book/eBook" under "Content Type" in the filter pane. 

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Where to get Books

  • eBooks are linked from the record in the library's catalog
  • Print books are located on the upper floors of the library and are arranged by call number (ex. HQ535 .C416 2010

About Call Numbers

Books at the library are arranged according to the Library of Congress call number system. A "call number" is like an address for the book that tells you the location on the shelf in relation to other books. They are arranged alphabetically and numerically, and grouped by subject class and subclass. Books on physics have call numbers starting with QC 1 and ending with QC 999.

This table explains the parts of the example call number QC721 .L36 1954

Call Number Portion Meaning
QC 721 Q is the general Science section of books. QC represents the subsection that focuses on topics in physics, and 721 represents the subtopic of electricity
.L36 Represents words, names, or subjects; unique to each book; number read as decimal: 36
1954 The year the book was published

Understanding how books are arranged in a library can help you independently find a book, but if you can't find what you need ask us for help.