Research Guides: Open Educational Resources (OER): Physics

Physic OER and Open Textbook Resources

Physics & Astronomy

Astropedia - An astronomy learning tool, created by University of Arizona Astronomy professor Chris Impey, intended either as a supplement for classroom instruction or for informal learners wanting to know more about the subject.

PhET - started by Nobel Laureate Carl Weiman as a resource for physics instruction; it contains “interactive simulations for science and math

Physics LibreTexts - a multi-institutional collaborative venture to develop the next generation of open-access texts to improve postsecondary education at all levels of higher learning. The LibreTexts approach is highly collaborative where an Open Access textbook environment is under constant revision by students, faculty, and outside experts to supplant conventional paper-based books. The LibreTexts project is currently directed by UC Davis Professor and project Founder Delmar Larsen.

Supplemental OER Materials

Research Guide to Resources in Physics compiled by Bruce Slutsky

NJIT Library Resources

The Library provides access to databases that contain e-books, e-journals, images, videos, etc. that can be used to supplement textbooks and other course materials. To learn more, see the following:

Scopus This link opens in a new window
Abstracts and citations of peer-reviewed literature covering the fields of science, technology, medicine, social sciences, arts, and humanities from 1960 to the present.
Astrophysics Data Systems (ADS) This link opens in a new window
The SAO/NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS) is a digital library portal for researchers in astronomy and physics, operated by the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) under a NASA grant.