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Volume 44, Issue 7

July 1976

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ISSN 0002-9505

EISSN 1943-2909

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Etiquette in the laboratory

Jon Ogborn

Am. J. Phys. 44, 625–627 (1976) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10320

Abstract

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Demonstration of physical optics with 1.0‐cm wavelength

C. L. Andrews

Am. J. Phys. 44, 628–629 (1976) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10321

Abstract

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Some basic properties of stimulated and spontaneous emission: A semiclassical approach

A. V. Durrant

Am. J. Phys. 44, 630–635 (1976) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10322

Abstract

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Analog between optical waveguide system and quantum‐mechanical tunneling

Tung‐lin Tsai; G. Thomas

Am. J. Phys. 44, 636–638 (1976) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10323

Abstract

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Optical theorem and beyond

Roger G. Newton

Am. J. Phys. 44, 639–642 (1976) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10324

Abstract

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Ohmic electrical conductivity in a magnetic field

V. K. Arora

Am. J. Phys. 44, 643–646 (1976) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10325

Abstract

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Electromagnetic fields in rotating superconductors

R. G. Rystephanick

Am. J. Phys. 44, 647–648 (1976) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10326

Abstract

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Simple experiment to introduce the photomultiplier

Donal J. Burns; James M. Reynolds

Am. J. Phys. 44, 649–650 (1976) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10327

Abstract

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Co‐teaching experiment at the University of Rhode Island

Donald F. Kirwan; Jack Willis

Am. J. Phys. 44, 651–654 (1976) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10328

Abstract

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Miniature magnet for electron spin resonance experiments

L. W. Rupp, Jr.; K. R. Wittig; W. M. Walsh, Jr.

Am. J. Phys. 44, 655–657 (1976) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10329

Abstract

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Structure for a large enrollment, self‐paced, mastery oriented astronomy course

John L. Safko

Am. J. Phys. 44, 658–662 (1976) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10330

Abstract

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Numerical experimentation with stellar model atmospheres

Stephen J. Hill

Am. J. Phys. 44, 663–665 (1976) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10351

Abstract

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Design of an inexpensive pendulum for study of large‐angle motion

Stephen D. Schery

Am. J. Phys. 44, 666–670 (1976) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10352

Abstract

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Model of the behavior of solid objects during collision

B. F. Bayman

Am. J. Phys. 44, 671–676 (1976) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10353

Abstract

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Quantum mechanical momentum operators and Hamilton’s variational principle

K. R. Brownstein

Am. J. Phys. 44, 677–679 (1976) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10331

Abstract

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An exact relativistic solution of the classical spin precession in a constant magnetic field

H. Crater

Am. J. Phys. 44, 680–682 (1976) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10332

Abstract

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Scalar and pseudoscalar charges

Sherman Frankel

Am. J. Phys. 44, 683–686 (1976) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10333

Abstract

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Runge–Lenz vector for nonrelativistic Kepler motion modifed by an inverse cube force

W. H. Heintz

Am. J. Phys. 44, 687–694 (1976) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10334

Abstract

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Notes and Discussions

Follow‐up study of a PSI astronomy course

Ronald James Bieniek; Michael Zeilik, II

Am. J. Phys. 44, 695–696 (1976) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10335

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Extension of the physics graduate laboratory to serve other disciplines and regional industry

A. H. Clark

Am. J. Phys. 44, 696–697 (1976) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10336

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Perturbation expansion of the Dirac equation

W. A. Seitz; F. A. Matsen

Am. J. Phys. 44, 697–701 (1976) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10337

Abstract

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Effect of the virial theorem on Hartree–Fock wave functions

O. Novaro

Am. J. Phys. 44, 701 (1976) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10349

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Simple form of the law of addition of parallel velocities from the special theory of relativity

Leigh Hunt Palmer

Am. J. Phys. 44, 702 (1976) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10165

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Illustration of the earth’s precession

P. Born

Am. J. Phys. 44, 702–704 (1976) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10166

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Quarks and Boscovich

Phillip M. Rinard

Am. J. Phys. 44, 704–705 (1976) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10350

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Comment on ’’On the solution of the equation for damped oscillation’’

S. Balasubramanian; R. Fatehally

Am. J. Phys. 44, 705 (1976) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10167

View articletitled, Comment on ’’On the solution of the equation for damped oscillation’’

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Uncertainty in the measured width of a random distribution

J. Higbie

Am. J. Phys. 44, 706–707 (1976) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10168

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Gauss’s law paradox and the melting Cherenkov cone

G. P. Sastry

Am. J. Phys. 44, 707–709 (1976) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10169

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Apparatus Notes

Simple digital waveform synthesizer

M. M. Garland

Am. J. Phys. 44, 710–711 (1976) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10170

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Chronograph for measuring projectile velocities

Salvatore J. Rodano; James J. D’Amario

Am. J. Phys. 44, 711–712 (1976) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10338

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A versatile beam splitter for holographers

Peter K. Glanz; Nasif Haskell

Am. J. Phys. 44, 712 (1976) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10339

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Book Reviews

Astronomy—A Handbook, edited by G. D. Roth, translated and revised by Arthur Beer. Reviewer

Albert P. Linnell

Am. J. Phys. 44, 713 (1976) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10340

View articletitled, Astronomy—A Handbook, edited by G. D. Roth, translated and revised by Arthur Beer. Reviewer

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The World of Measurements by H. Arthur Klein. Reviewer

D. N. Langenberg

Am. J. Phys. 44, 714 (1976) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10341

View articletitled, The World of Measurements by H. Arthur Klein. Reviewer

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Mathematical Review for the Physical Sciences by Jerry B. Marion and Ronald C. Davidson. Reviewer

Edward J. Finn

Am. J. Phys. 44, 714–715 (1976) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10342

View articletitled, Mathematical Review for the Physical Sciences by Jerry B. Marion and Ronald C. Davidson. Reviewer

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A Study Guide for General Physics (Non‐calculus) by Simon George. Reviewer

Edward J. Finn

Am. J. Phys. 44, 714–715 (1976) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10343

View articletitled, A Study Guide for General Physics (Non‐calculus) by Simon George. Reviewer

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Laser Physics by Murray Sargent, III, Marlan O. Scully, and Willis E. Lamb, Jr. Reviewer

Hugo Weichel

Am. J. Phys. 44, 715–716 (1976) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10344

View articletitled, Laser Physics by Murray Sargent, III, Marlan O. Scully, and Willis E. Lamb, Jr. Reviewer

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Quantum Electronics by Amnon Yariv. Reviewer

Hugo Weichel

Am. J. Phys. 44, 715–716 (1976) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10345

View articletitled, Quantum Electronics by Amnon Yariv. Reviewer

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Introduction to Physics for Scientists and Engineers

D. Savickas; Frederick J. Bueche

Am. J. Phys. 44, 716–717 (1976) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10346

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Film Reviews

Space: Life Out There (film), produced by Hobel‐Leiterman. Reviewer

Walter C. Connolly

Am. J. Phys. 44, 718 (1976) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10347

View articletitled, Space: Life Out There (film), produced by Hobel‐Leiterman. Reviewer

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Science New Frontiers Series—No Easy Answers (film) by M. Creedman. Reviewer

Sallie A. Watkins

Am. J. Phys. 44, 718 (1976) https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10348

View articletitled, Science New Frontiers Series—No Easy Answers (film) by M. Creedman. Reviewer

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