Skip Nav Destination

Issues

Select Decade

Select Year

Issue

Volume 43, Issue 1

January 1975

All Issues

ISSN 0002-9505

EISSN 1943-2909

In this Issue

Editorial
Papers
Notes and Discussions
Apparatus Notes
Book Reviews

Editorial

Editorial: Instructional computer use comes of age—and two new features

A. P. French; Edwin F. Taylor

Am. J. Phys. 43, 3 (1975) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10029

View articletitled, Editorial: Instructional computer use comes of age—and two new features

Open the PDF for in another window

Papers

Resourse Letter TLA−2: Technology, literature, and the arts, contemporary

William H. Davenport

Am. J. Phys. 43, 4–8 (1975) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.9996

Abstract

View articletitled, Resourse Letter TLA−2: Technology, literature, and the arts, contemporary

Open the PDF for in another window

Science and fiction: An interdisciplinary approach

Arlen R. Zander

Am. J. Phys. 43, 9–12 (1975) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10009

Abstract

View articletitled, Science and fiction: An interdisciplinary approach

Open the PDF for in another window

Physics and history as a bridge across the ’’two cultures’’ gap

Lawrence S. Lerner; Edward A. Gosselin

Am. J. Phys. 43, 13–19 (1975) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10049

Abstract

View articletitled, Physics and history as a bridge across the ’’two cultures’’ gap

Open the PDF for in another window

Use of the PSI technique in prerequisite courses

John T. Park; William R. Snow

Am. J. Phys. 43, 20–21 (1975) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10050

Abstract

View articletitled, Use of the PSI technique in prerequisite courses

Open the PDF for in another window

Efficiency of a Carnot engine at maximum power output

F. L. Curzon; B. Ahlborn

Am. J. Phys. 43, 22–24 (1975) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10023

Abstract

View articletitled, Efficiency of a Carnot engine at maximum power output

Open the PDF for in another window

The quantum bouncer

R. L. Gibbs

Am. J. Phys. 43, 25–28 (1975) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10024

Abstract

View articletitled, The quantum bouncer

Open the PDF for in another window

On the isotropic oscillator and the hydrogenic atom in classical and quantum mechanics

Ronald Rockmore

Am. J. Phys. 43, 29–32 (1975) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10010

Abstract

View articletitled, On the isotropic oscillator and the hydrogenic atom in classical and quantum mechanics

Open the PDF for in another window

The electromagnetic radiation from a finite antenna

Martin A. Uman; D. Kenneth McLain; E. Philip Krider

Am. J. Phys. 43, 33–38 (1975) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10027

Abstract

View articletitled, The electromagnetic radiation from a finite antenna

Open the PDF for in another window

Relativistic rotation of axes under successive Lorentz transformations

William H. Weihofen

Am. J. Phys. 43, 39–46 (1975) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10028

Abstract

View articletitled, Relativistic rotation of axes under successive Lorentz transformations

Open the PDF for in another window

New analysis of the capacitance filter

J. Gerard Anderson

Am. J. Phys. 43, 47–50 (1975) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10030

Abstract

View articletitled, New analysis of the capacitance filter

Open the PDF for in another window

A convincing demonstration of the Rutherford csc⁴ (θ/2) law

J. C. Ramage; J. McKeown; K. W. D. Ledingham

Am. J. Phys. 43, 51–58 (1975) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.9997

Abstract

View articletitled, A convincing demonstration of the Rutherford csc<sup>4</sup> (θ/2) law

Open the PDF for in another window

The life and work of Joseph Fraunhofer (1787−1826)

Alfred Leitner

Am. J. Phys. 43, 59–68 (1975) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.9998

Abstract

View articletitled, The life and work of Joseph Fraunhofer (1787−1826)

Open the PDF for in another window

A world of Bose particles

E. C. G. Sudarshan

Am. J. Phys. 43, 69–72 (1975) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.9999

Abstract

View articletitled, A world of Bose particles

Open the PDF for in another window

Dispersion analysis of reflection and transmission by a plane boundary—a graphical approach

J. A. Kong

Am. J. Phys. 43, 73–76 (1975) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10000

Abstract

View articletitled, Dispersion analysis of reflection and transmission by a plane boundary—a graphical approach

Open the PDF for in another window

An introductory physics and biophysics course for life science students

William G. Buckman; James E. Parks; Thomas P. Coohill

Am. J. Phys. 43, 77–80 (1975) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10001

Abstract

View articletitled, An introductory physics and biophysics course for life science students

Open the PDF for in another window

Effective computer use in physics education

Alfred M. Bork

Am. J. Phys. 43, 81–88 (1975) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10002

Abstract

View articletitled, Effective computer use in physics education

Open the PDF for in another window

Notes and Discussions

Instructional uses of the computer: Program force

P. Ostrander

Am. J. Phys. 43, 89–90 (1975) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10003

View articletitled, Instructional uses of the computer: Program force

Open the PDF for in another window

On the ubiquity of the sine wave

M. V. Berry; D. A. Greenwood

Am. J. Phys. 43, 91 (1975) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10004

View articletitled, On the ubiquity of the sine wave

Open the PDF for in another window

Laser mount for the demonstration of ray tracing in the optics laboratory

Paul A. Temple

Am. J. Phys. 43, 92–94 (1975) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10005

View articletitled, Laser mount for the demonstration of ray tracing in the optics laboratory

Open the PDF for in another window

Chirping and dechirping of streams of charged particles

L. C. Robinson; C. Schmidt‐Harms

Am. J. Phys. 43, 94–97 (1975) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10006

View articletitled, Chirping and dechirping of streams of charged particles

Open the PDF for in another window

A note on the uncertainty principle

James S. Marsh

Am. J. Phys. 43, 97–98 (1975) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10007

View articletitled, A note on the uncertainty principle

Open the PDF for in another window

Circular motion and centripetal acceleration in introductory physics

Robert T. Bush; David M. Durham

Am. J. Phys. 43, 99–100 (1975) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10008

View articletitled, Circular motion and centripetal acceleration in introductory physics

Open the PDF for in another window

Comment on ’’On the negative−energy wave functions for the Coulomb field’’

Eugen Merzbacher

Am. J. Phys. 43, 101 (1975) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10053

View articletitled, Comment on ’’On the negative−energy wave functions for the Coulomb field’’

Open the PDF for in another window

A simple ripple tank demonstration of the Doppler effect and the bow shock

P. C. B. Fernando

Am. J. Phys. 43, 101–102 (1975) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10054

View articletitled, A simple ripple tank demonstration of the Doppler effect and the bow shock

Open the PDF for in another window

Use of a finding chart for immersion lenses

Charles P. Frahm

Am. J. Phys. 43, 102–103 (1975) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10037

View articletitled, Use of a finding chart for immersion lenses

Open the PDF for in another window

Binding energy of the deuteron: A laboratory experiment

T.S. Mudhole; N. Umakantha

Am. J. Phys. 43, 104–105 (1975) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10038

Abstract

View articletitled, Binding energy of the deuteron: A laboratory experiment

Open the PDF for in another window

Dynamics of a simple model exhibiting Landau phase transition

Z. Rácz; P. Ruján

Am. J. Phys. 43, 105–107 (1975) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10039

View articletitled, Dynamics of a simple model exhibiting Landau phase transition

Open the PDF for in another window

Optical barrier penetration−a simple experimental arrangement

Jarbas C. Castro

Am. J. Phys. 43, 107–108 (1975) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10040

View articletitled, Optical barrier penetration−a simple experimental arrangement

Open the PDF for in another window

Elementary derivation of the ideal gas pressure

Mitja Kregar

Am. J. Phys. 43, 109–110 (1975) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10041

View articletitled, Elementary derivation of the ideal gas pressure

Open the PDF for in another window

Apparatus Notes

Laser vs light bulb power comparison

R. C. Nicklin

Am. J. Phys. 43, 111 (1975) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10042

View articletitled, Laser vs light bulb power comparison

Open the PDF for in another window

Amperes ants

R. C. Nicklin; J. G. Lindsay, Jr.; T. L. Rokoske

Am. J. Phys. 43, 111–112 (1975) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10043

View articletitled, Amperes ants

Open the PDF for in another window

Glow lamp swingers

T. L. Rokoske; R. C. Nicklin

Am. J. Phys. 43, 112 (1975) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10025

View articletitled, Glow lamp swingers

Open the PDF for in another window

Rugged refraction demonstration

R. C. Nicklin; W. C. Connolly

Am. J. Phys. 43, 112 (1975) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10044

View articletitled, Rugged refraction demonstration

Open the PDF for in another window

Big Dipper and diurnal motion demonstration

T. L. Rokoske

Am. J. Phys. 43, 113 (1975) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10011

View articletitled, Big Dipper and diurnal motion demonstration

Open the PDF for in another window

An inexpensive ultra‐low‐frequency oscillator

P. C. B. Fernando

Am. J. Phys. 43, 113–114 (1975) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10012

View articletitled, An inexpensive ultra‐low‐frequency oscillator

Open the PDF for in another window

Colored fans−a visual spectacular

W. C. Connolly

Am. J. Phys. 43, 113 (1975) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10026

View articletitled, Colored fans−a visual spectacular

Open the PDF for in another window

Book Reviews

Physical fluid dynamics. By P. D. McCormick and Lawrence Crane

R. J. Donnelly

Am. J. Phys. 43, 115 (1975) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10051

View articletitled, Physical fluid dynamics. By P. D. McCormick and Lawrence Crane

Open the PDF for in another window

Introduction to biological physics. By M. E. Holwill and R. N. Sylvester

Russell K. Hobbie

Am. J. Phys. 43, 115–116 (1975) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10052

View articletitled, Introduction to biological physics. By M. E. Holwill and R. N. Sylvester

Open the PDF for in another window

Sundials: History, theory, and practice. By Rene J. Rohr

Sharon L. Gibbs

Am. J. Phys. 43, 116 (1975) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10045

View articletitled, Sundials: History, theory, and practice. By Rene J. Rohr

Open the PDF for in another window

Scientific papers of Arthur Holly Compton: X−ray and other studies. Edited by Robert S. Shankland

Roger H. Stuewer

Am. J. Phys. 43, 117 (1975) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10046

View articletitled, Scientific papers of Arthur Holly Compton: X−ray and other studies. Edited by Robert S. Shankland

Open the PDF for in another window

The many−worlds interpretation of quantum mechanics. By Bryce S. DeWitt and Neill Graham

Robert Krotkov

Am. J. Phys. 43, 117–118 (1975) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10047

View articletitled, The many−worlds interpretation of quantum mechanics. By Bryce S. DeWitt and Neill Graham

Open the PDF for in another window

How to build and use electronic devices without frustration, panic, mountains of money, or an engineering degree. By Stuart A. Hoenig and F. Leland Smith

Richard J. Duffy

Am. J. Phys. 43, 118–119 (1975) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10048

View articletitled, How to build and use electronic devices without frustration, panic, mountains of money, or an engineering degree. By Stuart A. Hoenig and F. Leland Smith

Open the PDF for in another window

Submit your article

Sign up for alerts

RSS

Current Issue RSS Feed

Open Issues RSS Feed

Most Read
Most Cited

It is time to honor Emmy Noether with a momentum unit

Geoff Nunes, Jr.

All objects and some questions

Charles H. Lineweaver, Vihan M. Patel

Resource Letter ALC-1: Advanced Laboratory Courses

Walter F. Smith

Exploration of the Q factor for a parallel RLC circuit

J. G. Paulson, M. W. Ray

Geometric visualizations of single and entangled qubits

Li-Heng Henry Chang, Shea Roccaforte, et al.

Lagrange points and regionally conserved quantities

Eric M. Edlund

Issues

Editorial

Papers

Notes and Discussions

Apparatus Notes

Book Reviews

RSS

Resources

Explore

pubs.aip.org

Connect with AIP Publishing

This Feature Is Available To Subscribers Only