Presented is an insight into man's idea about physics and being a physicist in the days when Heisenberg, P. A. M. Dirac, Louis de Broglic and other famous physicists were young men. Heisenberg is compared to Newton, inventing new math as he needed it. Emphasis is placed on the fact that he was not a Nazi sympathizer. (EB)

Provides tips on opportunities for entering the scientific journalism field. (PR)

During the first year of publication of Current Papers in Physics (1966) a joint study was undertaken in the UK by Aslib working under contract with the Institute of Electrical Engineers (IEE) and in the US by the American Institute of Physics (AIP) to assess the need for the new publication and its usefulness to the physics community. The study…

Describes the life and work of physicist Robert A. Millikan. (SL)

The study indicates that jobs in astronomy have become severely limited in the last few years, with a near balance between supply and demand of astronomers. The following issues are assessed in this study: the current supply of astronomers in the United States, and its change as a function of time; the background and make-up of astronomers in the…

Reports on some recommendations made by a subpanel on High Energy Physics Manpower for the purpose of employing additional physicists through the transfer of some postdoctoral monies to produce long-term positions, and the creation of a five-year national fellowship program. (GA)

The 1971 annual report by the American Institute of Physics (AIP) is highlighted. The report deals with AIP activities during 1971, including changes in publishing methods, new products from the physics-information division, and internal reorganization for better service. (PR)

Examines the overall distribution of physicists with particular reference to the future market possibilities, especially for those prepared to take the necessary role of scientifically educated entrepreneurs. (Author/PR)

During the first year of publication of Current Papers in Physics (1966) a joint study was undertaken in the UK by Aslib working under contract with the Institute of Electrical Engineers (IEE) and in the US by the American Institute of Physics (AIP) to assess the need for the new publication and its usefulness to the physics community. The study…

Describes recommendations developed for the creation of hundreds of jobs for young physicists to maintain a vigorous and internationally competitive research effort in physics through the establishment of either a National Research Scientific Program in Physics or a National Research Faculty Appointments in Physics. (GA)

The relationship of education, physics, and technology is investigated from a historical perspective. Using this basis, a list of goals of physics education is formulated in which the author feels primary emphasis should be to teach physics to students in order that they may have a better understanding of the world and its technical aspects. (CP)

Considers first work in modern industry that uses very directly professional knowledge and skills of the physicist, then considers work which requires scientific knowledge and skills, and finally suggests other fields of work in industry which, though traditionally not filled by physicists, nevertheless offer rewarding work and provide…

Describes academic qualification for technician engineers and technicians, and briefly considers their duties and the opportunities available to them. (PR)

Prepared by the National Academy of Sciences, the report suggests implications of the 25 percent cut in support of physics programs as possible loss of scientific supremacy, employment problems, and the abandonment of whole subfields of research. (CP)