Describes the development of the ion scattering spectrometry (ISS) analytical instruments. (SL)

Describes an apparatus and experimental procedure for quantitatively evaluating the activation energy associated with annealing color centers in glass. (MLH)

Discusses an instructional program for physics students in the use of libraries and information sources that includes a literature researching project. (MLH)

Presents a detailed analysis of the thermodynamic equation dE = TdS - PdV to illustrate how chemistry teachers may present chemical potential by a route free from the terrors of partial derivatives. (MR)

Describes a simple procedure for making all-round holograms of small objects. (SL)

Provides a collection of references and ideas for using television equipment in physics demonstrations and teaching. (SL)

Discusses the energy levels of 3d and 4s electrons. (SL)

Describes the discovery and naming of chemical elements 74, 75, and 43. (SL)

Describes an apparatus which demonstrates the operation of the human eye. (SL)

Two analytical methods were used to measure the comparability of a CSE physics examination which contained a practical test and a theory paper. The two measures appeared to be evaluating essentially the same property. (CP)

Describes a one quarter college level course which links physics to potential career activities in journalism. (SL)

Describes a course in which physical principles of measurement for biological studies intended for students in the biological and biophysical sciences are taught. (SL)

Presents a method of reviewing the properties of exponents for students enrolled in a liberal arts physics course. (SL)

Provides an evaluation of the Macbeth Student Spectrophotometer (MSS-100) and describes the use of Slinky toys to demonstrate harmonic motion. (SL)

Discusses the syllabus, final examination, and teaching methodology for this integrated chemistry and physics course. (CP)