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Volume 38, Issue 3

March 1970

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ISSN 0002-9505

EISSN 1943-2909

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PAPERS
NOTES AND DISCUSSIONS
BOOK REVIEWS
RECENT MEETINGS

PAPERS

Four Electromagnetic Shock Tube Experiments to Demonstrate Some High-Temperature High-Speed Flow Phenomena

P. D. Scholz; T. P. Anderson

Am. J. Phys. 38, 279–290 (1970) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1976312

Abstract

View articletitled, Four Electromagnetic Shock Tube Experiments to Demonstrate Some High-Temperature High-Speed Flow Phenomena

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Remark on the Harmonic Radius Vector

H. A. Buchdahl

Am. J. Phys. 38, 291–294 (1970) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1976313

Abstract

View articletitled, Remark on the Harmonic Radius Vector

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“Glorified Shadows” in Molecular Scattering: Some Optical Analogies

Pilwon Kong; E. A. Mason; R. J. Munn

Am. J. Phys. 38, 294–299 (1970) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1976314

Abstract

View articletitled, “Glorified Shadows” in Molecular Scattering: Some Optical Analogies

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Invariance and Conservation Laws for a Classical Relativistic Particle

Harry H. Denman; Harold M. Kiefer

Am. J. Phys. 38, 300–304 (1970) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1976315

Abstract

View articletitled, Invariance and Conservation Laws for a Classical Relativistic Particle

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A Discriminating Laboratory in Elementary Mechanics

W. K. McFarlane

Am. J. Phys. 38, 305–310 (1970) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1976316

Abstract

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A Note Concerning Dispersion Forces between Neutral Molecules

J. S. Brown

Am. J. Phys. 38, 310–312 (1970) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1976317

Abstract

View articletitled, A Note Concerning Dispersion Forces between Neutral Molecules

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Seminar/Autolecture Experiences

Arthur I. Berman; Albert V. Baez

Am. J. Phys. 38, 313–319 (1970) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1976318

Abstract

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Orientation of Hexagonal Crystals

Dale R. Winder

Am. J. Phys. 38, 319–326 (1970) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1976319

Abstract

View articletitled, Orientation of Hexagonal Crystals

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Dependence of the Power Output of He-Ne Lasers on the Cavity Configuration

Daniel Malacara

Am. J. Phys. 38, 327–330 (1970) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1976320

Abstract

View articletitled, Dependence of the Power Output of He-Ne Lasers on the Cavity Configuration

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Diagonalization and Renormalization of the One-Boson Lee Model

S. L. Trubatch

Am. J. Phys. 38, 331–334 (1970) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1976321

Abstract

View articletitled, Diagonalization and Renormalization of the One-Boson Lee Model

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Uses of Desk-Top Computers in Introductory Laboratories

John R. Merrill

Am. J. Phys. 38, 334–336 (1970) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1976322

Abstract

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CAI Physics Experiments

Robert E. Lindsay

Am. J. Phys. 38, 337–347 (1970) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1976323

Abstract

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Undergraduate Laser Diffraction Experiments Using Large Objects

Stephan Berko; Yon G. Lee; Fulton Wright, Jr.; Jon Rosenfeld

Am. J. Phys. 38, 348–352 (1970) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1976324

Abstract

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Radiative Lifetimes of Some Electronic States of Helium

Stanley A. Chin-Bing; Charles E. Head; Albert E. Green, Jr.

Am. J. Phys. 38, 352–359 (1970) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1976325

Abstract

View articletitled, Radiative Lifetimes of Some Electronic States of Helium

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The Lewis-Tolman Lever Paradox

J. W. Butler

Am. J. Phys. 38, 360–368 (1970) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1976326

Abstract

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The Green's Function Theory of the Spin $\frac{1}{2}$ Ferromagnetic Crystal Utilizing Exchange Plus Dipole-Dipole Interaction Hamiltonian in the Single Excitation Limit

J. O. Lawson; Solomon J. Glass

Am. J. Phys. 38, 368–374 (1970) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1976327

Abstract

View articletitled, The Green's Function Theory of the Spin <span class="inline-formula no-formula-id"><span class="mathFormula"></span><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML"><mstyle scriptlevel="+1" xmlns=""><mfrac><mrow><mn>1</mn></mrow><mrow><mn>2</mn></mrow></mfrac></mstyle></math></span> Ferromagnetic Crystal Utilizing Exchange Plus Dipole-Dipole Interaction Hamiltonian in the Single Excitation Limit

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NOTES AND DISCUSSIONS

Instructional Uses of the Computer: Batch-Processing Fortran IV Programs

Dale R. Winder

Am. J. Phys. 38, 375–376 (1970) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1976328

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Faraday's Law, Potential and Voltage—Discussion of a Teaser

D. R. Moorcroft

Am. J. Phys. 38, 376–377 (1970) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1976329

View articletitled, Faraday's Law, Potential and Voltage—Discussion of a Teaser

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Chirped Handclaps

Frank S. Crawford, Jr.

Am. J. Phys. 38, 378 (1970) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1976330

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The Child's Swing

Bryan F. Gore

Am. J. Phys. 38, 378–379 (1970) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1976331

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Using One Pendulum and a Rotating Mass to Measure the Universal Gravitational Constant

Douglas M. Sheppard

Am. J. Phys. 38, 380 (1970) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1976332

View articletitled, Using One Pendulum and a Rotating Mass to Measure the Universal Gravitational Constant

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An Analytic Expression for the Levi-Civita Symbols

Clyde S. Zaidins

Am. J. Phys. 38, 380–381 (1970) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1976333

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Derivation without Calculus of the Energy Stored in a Capacitor

David C. Montgomery

Am. J. Phys. 38, 381 (1970) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1976334

View articletitled, Derivation without Calculus of the Energy Stored in a Capacitor

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Random Measurements on a Classical Harmonic Oscillator

Robert Everett Vermillion

Am. J. Phys. 38, 381–382 (1970) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1976335

View articletitled, Random Measurements on a Classical Harmonic Oscillator

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Diffraction Gratings and Minimum Deviation

Myron A. Jeppesen

Am. J. Phys. 38, 382–383 (1970) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1976336

View articletitled, Diffraction Gratings and Minimum Deviation

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Uniform Circular Motion: A Derivation

W. P. Ganley

Am. J. Phys. 38, 383–384 (1970) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1976337

View articletitled, Uniform Circular Motion: A Derivation

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Concept of “Negative Mass” in Solving a Problem in Freshman Statics

Syed Ziauddin

Am. J. Phys. 38, 384–385 (1970) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1976338

View articletitled, Concept of “Negative Mass” in Solving a Problem in Freshman Statics

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Schlieren Recording System

Joseph G. Connor, Jr.

Am. J. Phys. 38, 385–386 (1970) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1976339

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Comment on: “Dimensionally Correct Transformations between Different Systems of Units”

H. J. Wintle

Am. J. Phys. 38, 386–387 (1970) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1976340

View articletitled, Comment on: “Dimensionally Correct Transformations between Different Systems of Units”

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Avoiding Stirling's Approximation and Lagrange Multipliers in Introductory Statistical Mechanics

Robert David Turoff

Am. J. Phys. 38, 387–389 (1970) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1976341

View articletitled, Avoiding Stirling's Approximation and Lagrange Multipliers in Introductory Statistical Mechanics

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A Simple MHD Pump

E. W. LeMaster; L. C. Shepley

Am. J. Phys. 38, 389–390 (1970) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1976342

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Visualization of the Coriolis Force

Robert P. Bauman

Am. J. Phys. 38, 390–391 (1970) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1976343

View articletitled, Visualization of the Coriolis Force

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A Solar Telescope for the Classroom

Wallace A. Filton

Am. J. Phys. 38, 391–392 (1970) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1953056

View articletitled, A Solar Telescope for the Classroom

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A Note on the Use of the Principle of Detailed Balance in Obtaining the Fermi-Dirac Distribution Function

John E. Walsh

Am. J. Phys. 38, 392–393 (1970) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1976344

View articletitled, A Note on the Use of the Principle of Detailed Balance in Obtaining the Fermi-Dirac Distribution Function

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BOOK REVIEWS

Perspectives of Modern Physics

Arthur Beiser; Robert J. Schwensfeir, Jr.

Am. J. Phys. 38, 395 (1970) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1976345

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Vistas in Astronomy, Volume 11

Arthur Beer; Thornton Page

Am. J. Phys. 38, 395–396 (1970) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1976346

View articletitled, Vistas in Astronomy, Volume 11

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Astrophysics and Stellar Astronomy

Thomas L. Swthart; F. R. Zabriskie

Am. J. Phys. 38, 396–397 (1970) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1976347

View articletitled, Astrophysics and Stellar Astronomy

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Stars and Clouds of the Milky Way

Thornton Page; Lou Williams Page; D. Scott Birney

Am. J. Phys. 38, 397–398 (1970) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1976348

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Invention of the Meteorological Instruments

W. E. Knowles Middleton; A. Richard Kassander

Am. J. Phys. 38, 398–399 (1970) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1976349

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Spectra and Energy Levels of Rare Earth Ions in Crystals

Gerhard H. Dieke; Robert A. Satten

Am. J. Phys. 38, 399–400 (1970) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1976350

View articletitled, Spectra and Energy Levels of Rare Earth Ions in Crystals

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Experimental Electronics—An Introductory Laboratory Manual for Physical Scientists

Richard J. Higgins; Robert N. Rogers

Am. J. Phys. 38, 400–401 (1970) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1976351

View articletitled, Experimental Electronics—An Introductory Laboratory Manual for Physical Scientists

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Growing Crystals from Solution

Tomas G. Petrov; Evgenii B. Treivus; Aleksei P. Kasatkin; R. A. Laudise

Am. J. Phys. 38, 401 (1970) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1976352

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RECENT MEETINGS

Iowa Section

William Azbell

Am. J. Phys. 38, 402–403 (1970) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1976353

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Kentucky Section

George K. Miner

Am. J. Phys. 38, 403–404 (1970) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1976354

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