Mathematically analyzes the polarization of rainbows, a phenomenon which can be demonstrated in a laboratory simulation using polaroid sheets, perspex discs, and a white light source. (MLH)

Describes a simple experiment to verify the reflectivity equations of Fresnel and for measurement of optical constants. (SL)

Stefan's law is demonstrated by measuring the temperature of the tungsten filament of an electric light bulb and plotting a log-log graph of temperature against power dissipation. (MLH)

Describes a method in which metals can be identified by the direction of the e.m.f. generated when the junctions in a circuit containing two dissimiliar metals are at different temperatures. (MLH)

Describes a set of student projects, each involving about 240 hours of laboratory time, covering the following topics: wind power monitoring, wind generator design, solar power, and the heat pump. (MLH)

Describes an experimental technique for determining liquid dielectric constants by measuring the rise of the liquid in a paralled-plate capacitor at a known voltage. (MLH)

Discusses when alternating and magnetic fields are independent. Provides examples of experiments involving mains hum and the detection of induced signals. Describes electric circuits and oscilloscope displays. (Author/YP)

Describes some experiments for investigating the speed of atomic gas beams and displaying their atomic character. Discusses the experimental apparatus and the time-of-flight method. (YP)

Describes a theory concerning the formation of soap films which enables this technique to be applied to problems requiring the minimization of the surface area between fixed boundaries. (Author/CP)

Discusses ten methods for measuring the thermal expansion of solids and the way in which the expansion coefficient relates to other properties of matter. (MLH)

Describes the college level experiments: a simple measurement of the isotopic abundance of 40-K, a mechanical experiment, on kinetic energy, and on soap films between wedged plates. (GA)

Describes three experiments to demonstrate several aspects of artificial radioactivity. Metal foils were activated, using slow neutron bombardment. (GA)

Discusses the philosophy and organization of an introductory college physics course that emphasizes laboratory experiments. Also presents a brief outline of the laboratory work. (MLH)