Use this guide to find key resources for Mathematics, Physics and Astronomy research.
Start with University of Sussex's Library Search – It searches across all subjects and includes the university’s collections and subscriptions.
For deeper research, explore the subject-specific databases and tools listed here. The best resource to use depends on your topic, the type of sources you need, and your stage in the research process.
This page highlights the key research databases recommended for Mathematics, Physics and Astronomy. See other pages for further resources, including key journal collections and maths societies.
A multidisciplinary abstract and citation database of academic journal articles, books and conference proceedings covering all subjects, dating back to 1900. Web of Science consists of multiple different databases including the Science Citation Index, Social Sciences Citation Index and Arts & Humanities Citation Index. Features: citation analysis, researcher profiles, journal metrics, search alerts.
Scopus is a multidisciplinary abstract and citation database, which provides access to academic journals, books, conference proceedings, and patents from 1788–present.
Advanced Features: citation analysis, author profiles, journal metrics; data export and analysis, search alerts.
A bibliographic database of literature in the mathematical sciences, including journal articles, books, conference proceedings, and expert-written reviews. Maintained by the American Mathematical Society, it includes records dating back to the early 1800s.
A full-text and abstract database of peer-reviewed scientific and technical research articles published by Elsevier. Covers a wide range of disciplines including physical sciences, life sciences, health sciences, and social sciences. Content dates from the early 19th century to the present.
A research methods resource created to help researchers, faculty and students with their research projects. Includes books, case studies, datasets, videos, and tools like the 'Methods Map' to support all stages of the research process. The University has access to the Core Collection and Sage Research Methods Cases.