Physics books can be checked out from the UI Library. They are arranged by Library of Congress call number.
Physics is QC in the Library of Congress Classification system. These books can be found on the third floor of the library.
Additional call numbers: Q (General Science); QA (Mathematics, Computer Sciences); QB (Astonomy); QD (Chemistry).
If you need assistance finding a book, please visit the Reference Desk on the first floor of the library.
Search for books using the library catalog.
Books are located on the 4th (A-G), 3rd (H-S), and 2nd (T-Z) floors organized by the Library of Congress Classification system.
Call Number Areas to Browse in Physics:
Description |
Call # Areas |
General Physics |
QC 1-19 |
Mathematical Physics |
QC 19-75 |
Weights & Measures |
QC 81-114 |
Descriptive & Experimental Mechanics |
QC 120-169 |
Atomic Physics |
QC 170-220 |
Acoustics & Sound |
QC 221-246 |
Heat |
QC 251-338 |
Optics & Light |
QC 350-467 |
Radiation Physics |
QC 474-496 |
Electricity & Magnetism |
QC 501-766 |
Nuclear & Particle Physics |
QC 770-798 |
Geophysics & Cosmic Physics |
QC 801-809 |
Geomagnetism |
QC 811-849 |
Meteorology & Climatology |
QC 851-999 |
Astronomy |
QB 1-999 |