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Database Description

The Inspec databases provide over 11 million abstract and index records from more than 4,000 journals and serials, over 2,200 conference proceedings and thousands of books and book chapters, reports and dissertations. Over 20,000 U.S. and U.K. patents published between 1968 and 1976 are included.

Inspec content is drawn from quality or peer reviewed scientific and engineering literature written in any language that falls within the subject scope of the database. Approximately 12% of the source publications are in languages other than English, but all articles are abstracted and indexed in English. Author-prepared abstracts are used when available.

Inspec uses controlled vocabulary from the Inspec Thesaurus. DIALOG's online thesaurus feature is available to assist searchers in determining appropriate subject terms and codes. From January 1987 on, Inspec records also include chemical substance and numerical indexing terms. From January 1995 on, Inspec records also included astronomical object indexing terms.

Subject Coverage

Inspec consists of five subject sections, organized by Subfile.

Subfile A - Physics: elementary particles and fields, atomic, molecular and nuclear physics, phenomenology, fluids, plasmas and electric discharges, condensed matter: structure, thermal and mechanical properties, electronic structure, electrical, magnetic, and optical properties, cross-disciplinary physics and related areas, geophysics, astronomy and astrophysics

Subfile B - Electrical engineering and electronics: engineering mathematics, materials science, circuits and circuit theory, components, electron, magnetic and superconducting devices and materials, optical materials and applications, electro-optics and optoelectronics, electromagnetic fields, communications, instrumentation, power systems and applications

Subfile C - Computers and control: management topics, systems and control theory and technology, numerical analysis and theoretical computer topics, computer hardware, software and applications.

Subfile D - Information technology for business: management aspects, applications, systems and equipment, and office automation for communications and computing. Not in File 202.

Subfile E - Mechanical and production engineering: general topics in manufacturing and production engineering, manufacturing and production, engineering mechanics, and industrial sectors. Not in File 202.

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