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Physics and Astronomy

Historical Works in Physics and Astronomy

If you are interested in discussing Lehigh University's holdings in works relating to the history of physics, please contact Special Collections or the Science Librarian Brian Simboli.  Consultations as well as sessions for classes are available.

See below for some history of science resources related to astronomy, electromagnetism, and thermodynamics/statistical mechanics. See also see the more general guide History of Science in Learning and Teaching Science.

History of Astronomy

History of Electromagnetism

This guide provides many resources and commentary relating to figures in the the history of electromagnetism.

History of Statistical Physics and Thermodynamics

This guide has resources and commentary relating to figures in the the history of statistical physics and thermodynamics.

Philosophy of Physics