Presents the views of a high school physics teacher toward The International System of Units (SI). (HM)

Presents the author's perspective for accepting an approximation to The International System of Units (SI). Some alternatives to the SI form are also presented. (HM)

Briefly describes the three abstract journals that comprise the INSPEC data base, identifies multiple access points to the records in it, and provides searching strategies using illustrations. Also included are a tabulated searchguide to INSPEC on BRS and data base specifications. (JD)

Discusses the theory, formation, and properties of the black holes, nature's dark stars. The connection between black holes and thermodynamics is also discussed. (HM)

This article is adapted from a presentation made in 1978 at the symposium on the Impact of Modern Scientific Ideas on Society organized by UNESCO in Ulm, West Germany. It discusses Einstein's theory of gravitation and how it started a new line of activity for physicists. (HM)

Describes the viewing sessions and the holograms of a holographic road show. The traveling exhibits, believed to stimulate interest in physics, include a wide variety of holograms and demonstrate several physical principles. (GA)

Gives a brief biography of Homer L. Dodge the scientist, educator, and adventurer by looking at his diverse activities, interests, philosophy and accomplishments over a life span of over 90 years. (GA)

Presents a new derivation based on simple theorems of probability theory for the established system of equations describing successive decay transitions of quantum systems. It is indicated that this derivation that has a quantum-mechanical foundation might be more appealing to applied physicists than other derivations. (HM)

Proposes that college-level comprehensive science examinations in Great Britain include separate grades for the practical and theoretical sections of the exam. (MLH)

Presents a mathematical treatment of optical propagation in crystals as an eigenvalue problem involving a real symmetrical dyadic. (MLH)

Shows that local equilibrium and energy considerations in an elastic dielectric crystal lead to a simple derivation of the Maxwell stress tensor in anisotropic dielectric solids. The resulting equilibrium stress-strain relations are applied to determine the deformations of a charged parallel plate capacitor. (MLH)

Advances new explanations for false observations made during 1903-1906 concerning a spurious radiation called N rays. (MLH)

Discusses the use of the exponential function in the compounding of interest. (MLH)

Describes a physical model that gives a good indication of the kinds of movements made by individual atoms in one plane of a cubic crystal lattice. (MLH)

Discusses English curricula in the area of tribology, the science and technology of interacting surfaces in relative motion. (MLH)