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The Richtmyer Memorial Lecture: A Physicist Looks at Mars

Robert B. Leighton

Am. J. Phys. 40, 1569–1575 (1972) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1986990

Abstract

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PAPERS

A Topical Approach to Astronomy for Nonspecialists

F. Glenn Liming, Jr.

Am. J. Phys. 40, 1575–1584 (1972) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1986991

Abstract

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An Experimental Determination of the Velocity of Light from Stellar Spectrograms

Roger B. Culver; Robert G. Leisure

Am. J. Phys. 40, 1585–1587 (1972) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1986992

Abstract

View articletitled, An Experimental Determination of the Velocity of Light from Stellar Spectrograms

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Teaching Cultural Physics to Texas Aggies

J. H. McGuire

Am. J. Phys. 40, 1587–1590 (1972) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1986993

Abstract

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Reality in Physics: A Classroom Discussion

Richard Schlegel

Am. J. Phys. 40, 1591–1601 (1972) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1986994

Abstract

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A Model for Improving “Advanced” Courses in Physics

Charles P. Friedman

Am. J. Phys. 40, 1602–1606 (1972) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1986995

Abstract

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Teaching Objectives for a Liberal Arts Physics Laboratory

Leonard Flansburg

Am. J. Phys. 40, 1607–1615 (1972) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1986996

Abstract

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A Humanistic Approach to Science

John L. Roeder

Am. J. Phys. 40, 1615–1617 (1972) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1986997

Abstract

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The Use of Compton Scattering for the Study of Electron Velocities

S. K. Nha; J. A. McIntyre

Am. J. Phys. 40, 1618–1624 (1972) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1986998

Abstract

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Potential Energies of Identical Motion in Classical and Quantum Mechanics

David B. Berkowitz; Peter D. Skiff

Am. J. Phys. 40, 1625–1628 (1972) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1986999

Abstract

View articletitled, Potential Energies of Identical Motion in Classical and Quantum Mechanics

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Construction and Possible Uses of an Electron Linear Accelerator

D. Bammann; E. Lesniak; T. A. E. C. Pratt

Am. J. Phys. 40, 1628–1635 (1972) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1987000

Abstract

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Geometric Nature of Lagrange's Equations

Brian Lee Beers

Am. J. Phys. 40, 1636–1640 (1972) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1987001

Abstract

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Complex Numbers and the Lagrangian

Samuel Gelfman

Am. J. Phys. 40, 1640–1642 (1972) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1987002

Abstract

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On Obtaining the Exact Green's Function Solution for the Two-Spin- $1/2$ Heisenberg Ferromagnet

J. O. Lawson; S. J. Brient

Am. J. Phys. 40, 1643–1646 (1972) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1987003

Abstract

View articletitled, On Obtaining the Exact Green's Function Solution for the Two-Spin-<math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML"><mtext xmlns="">1/2</mtext></math> Heisenberg Ferromagnet

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Eigenvalues of One-Dimensional Systems by a Matrix Method

Michel Nicola

Am. J. Phys. 40, 1647–1652 (1972) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1987004

Abstract

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A Laboratory Experiment Involving a Parallel LC Circuit Containing a Real Inductor ${(R}_{L} ≢ 0)$

Ronald W. Harris

Am. J. Phys. 40, 1653–1656 (1972) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1987005

Abstract

View articletitled, A Laboratory Experiment Involving a Parallel LC Circuit Containing a Real Inductor <math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML"><msub xmlns=""><mi>(R</mi><mrow><mi>L</mi></mrow></msub><mtext xmlns=""> ≢ 0)</mtext></math>

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Computer Generated Films for Solid-State Physics

John C. Hamilton; Judah L. Schwartz; Wayne A. Bowers

Am. J. Phys. 40, 1657–1661 (1972) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1987006

Abstract

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Thomas Precession and the Clock Paradox

K. R. MacKenzie

Am. J. Phys. 40, 1661–1663 (1972) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1987007

Abstract

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Thomson's $e/m$ Experiment Revisited

Michael Glascock; D. M. Sparlin

Am. J. Phys. 40, 1663–1668 (1972) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1987008

Abstract

View articletitled, Thomson's <math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML"><mi xmlns="">e/m</mi></math> Experiment Revisited

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Motion of a Wave Packet Constructed from Landau Gauge Solutions

D. M. Thomson

Am. J. Phys. 40, 1669–1672 (1972) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1987009

Abstract

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Geometrical Relations for Charged Particles in a Uniform Magnetic Field

D. M. Thomson

Am. J. Phys. 40, 1673–1678 (1972) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1987010

Abstract

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Fabrication and Characteristics Study of a Surface Barrier Silicon Solid-State Particle Detector

L. S. Chuang; M. W. Tsui

Am. J. Phys. 40, 1679–1683 (1972) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1987011

Abstract

View articletitled, Fabrication and Characteristics Study of a Surface Barrier Silicon Solid-State Particle Detector

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NOTES AND DISCUSSIONS

Diffraction, Transforms and Spatial Filtering

C. W. Curtis; W. J. Van Sciver

Am. J. Phys. 40, 1684–1687 (1972) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1987012

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Elementary Derivation of Some of the Wigner-Witmer Rules

P. Pechukas; R. N. Zare

Am. J. Phys. 40, 1687–1688 (1972) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1987013

View articletitled, Elementary Derivation of Some of the Wigner-Witmer Rules

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A Corrupted Ballistic Pendulum

Robert L. Alt

Am. J. Phys. 40, 1688–1689 (1972) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1987014

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A Discovery Approach to Fourier Analysis

H. Chang Shih

Am. J. Phys. 40, 1689–1690 (1972) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1987015

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An Integral Representation for the Dirac Delta Function

Peter Uginčius

Am. J. Phys. 40, 1690–1691 (1972) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1987016

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On the Graphical Analysis of Susceptibility Measurements on Ferrimagnets

C. Henriet-Iserentant; G. Robbrecht

Am. J. Phys. 40, 1691–1698 (1972) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1987017

View articletitled, On the Graphical Analysis of Susceptibility Measurements on Ferrimagnets

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Reconstruction of Diffraction Patterns on Closed Circuit TV

R. L. Wild; R. A. Morandi

Am. J. Phys. 40, 1693–1694 (1972) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1987018

View articletitled, Reconstruction of Diffraction Patterns on Closed Circuit TV

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Comparison of Normal Modes of an End-Weighted Discrete and Continuous Linear Chain

Paul Mazur; Frank A. Blood, Jr.

Am. J. Phys. 40, 1694–1696 (1972) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1987019

View articletitled, Comparison of Normal Modes of an End-Weighted Discrete and Continuous Linear Chain

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A Simple Derivation of the Spin-Exchange Operator

H. A. Brown

Am. J. Phys. 40, 1696–1697 (1972) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1987020

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Abridged Supporting Block Set for Optical Experiments

A. Cornejo

Am. J. Phys. 40, 1697–1698 (1972) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1987021

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Source Strength of ${Co}^{60}$ and ${Sc}^{46}$ Using Scintillation Detectors and γ-γ Coincidence

George W. Ficken, Jr.

Am. J. Phys. 40, 1698–1699 (1972) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1987022

View articletitled, Source Strength of <math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML"><msup xmlns=""><mi mathvariant="normal">Co</mi><mrow><mn>60</mn></mrow></msup></math> and <math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML"><msup xmlns=""><mi mathvariant="normal">Sc</mi><mrow><mn>46</mn></mrow></msup></math> Using Scintillation Detectors and γ-γ Coincidence

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Some Remarks on the Equation ${ẍ + 2αẍ + ω}^{2} x = 0$

Eli Maor-Metzger; Alan Solomon

Am. J. Phys. 40, 1699–1700 (1972) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1987023

View articletitled, Some Remarks on the Equation <math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML"><msup xmlns=""><mtext>ẍ + 2αẍ + ω</mtext><mrow><mn>2</mn></mrow></msup><mtext xmlns="">x = 0</mtext></math>

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Graphical Display of the Energy Spectrum of a Potential Well

A. A. Cottey

Am. J. Phys. 40, 1700–1701 (1972) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1987024

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Space-Time Diagrams

A. B. Kaiser

Am. J. Phys. 40, 1701–1702 (1972) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1987025

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Equivalence of Momentum Operators in Generalized Coordinates

Gary R. Gruber

Am. J. Phys. 40, 1702 (1972) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1987026

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COMPUTER NOTES

Four Programs for Elementary Astronomy

Donald L. Shirer; Donald E. Hall

Am. J. Phys. 40, 1703 (1972) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1987027

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Constellations Seen From Other Stars

Donald L. Shirer; Louis N. Rapp; Stanley A. Schmidt

Am. J. Phys. 40, 1703–1704 (1972) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1987028

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Brillouin Zone and Fermi Circle Calculation

Donald L. Shirer; John R. Merrill

Am. J. Phys. 40, 1704 (1972) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1987029

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APPARATUS NOTES

Optical Radar for Educational Demonstrations

Bruce G. Eaton; S. A. Pollack

Am. J. Phys. 40, 1705–1706 (1972) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1987030

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A Simple Laboratory Jack

Bruce G. Eaton; D. R. Kastelein

Am. J. Phys. 40, 1706 (1972) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1987031

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

The Classical Limit of the Aharonov-Bohm Effect

Herman Erlichson

Am. J. Phys. 40, 1707 (1972) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1987032

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A Comment on “The Classical Limit of the Aharonov-Bohm Effect”

Timothy H. Boyer

Am. J. Phys. 40, 1708 (1972) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1987033

View articletitled, A Comment on “The Classical Limit of the Aharonov-Bohm Effect”

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On Electromagnetic Force Laws

R. R. Burman

Am. J. Phys. 40, 1708–1709 (1972) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1987034

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Comment on Newton's Inclusion of Indigo in the Spectrum

H. L. Armstrong

Am. J. Phys. 40, 1709 (1972) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1987035

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Request for Resource Materials for Descriptive Acoustics Courses

William J. Strong

Am. J. Phys. 40, 1709–1710 (1972) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1987036

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BOOK REVIEWS

The Life of Benjamin Banneker

Silvio A. Bedini; Richard Ralston; Earl D. Shaw

Am. J. Phys. 40, 1711–1712 (1972) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1987037

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Introduction to Newton's ‘Principia’

I. Bernard Cohen; Carl B. Boyer

Am. J. Phys. 40, 1712–1713 (1972) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1987038

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Faraday as a Natural Philosopher and The Selected Correspondence of Michael Faraday

Joseph Agassi; L. Pearce Williams; Sanborn C. Brown; Sanborn C. Brown

Am. J. Phys. 40, 1713–1714 (1972) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1987039

View articletitled, Faraday as a Natural Philosopher and The Selected Correspondence of Michael Faraday

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Electronic Measurements and Instrumentation

B. M. Oliver; J. M. Cage; Mark A. Heald

Am. J. Phys. 40, 1714–1715 (1972) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1987040

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Introduction to the Theory of Diffraction

C. J. Ball; J. Warren Blaker

Am. J. Phys. 40, 1715 (1972) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1987041

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Theory of Thermal Neutron Scattering

W. Marshall; S. W. Lovesey; Mark Nelkin

Am. J. Phys. 40, 1715–1716 (1972) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1987042

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Tobias Mayer's Opera Inedita: The First Translation of the Lichtenberg Edition of 1775

Eric G. Forbes; Richard Berendzen

Am. J. Phys. 40, 1716 (1972) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1987043

View articletitled, Tobias Mayer's Opera Inedita: The First Translation of the Lichtenberg Edition of 1775

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College Physics

Franklin Miller, Jr.; Robert W. Brehme

Am. J. Phys. 40, 1717 (1972) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1987044

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Introduction to Particle Physics

Roland Omnès; M. Y. Han

Am. J. Phys. 40, 1717–1718 (1972) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1987045

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Thermodynamics of Crystals

Duane C. Wallace; Herbert Callen

Am. J. Phys. 40, 1718–1719 (1972) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1987046

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Progress in Quantum Electronics

J. H. Sanders; K. W. H. Stevens; Lorenzo M. Narducci

Am. J. Phys. 40, 1719–1720 (1972) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1987047

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A Dictionary of Statistical Terms

M. G. Kendall; W. R. Buckland; Carl S. Schneider

Am. J. Phys. 40, 1720 (1972) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1987048

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Notes on Elementary Particle Physics

H. Muirhead; Richard A. Morrow

Am. J. Phys. 40, 1720–1721 (1972) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1987049

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AAPT NEWS

Report of the Executive Officer

A. A. Strassenburg

Am. J. Phys. 40, 1722–1723 (1972) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1987050

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Council on Physics in Education Newsletter—6

Frank Oppenheimer

Am. J. Phys. 40, 1724–1725 (1972) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1987051

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RECENT MEETINGS

Recent Meeting—Central Pennsylvania Section

C. Alan Bruns

Am. J. Phys. 40, 1726 (1972) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1987052

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Spring Meeting—Missouri Section

Donald D. Miller

Am. J. Phys. 40, 1727 (1972) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1987053

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