Nuclear technologists can offer an all but infinite source of relatively cheap and clean energy" but society must decide whether the price of eternal vigilance needed to ensure proper and safe operation of its nuclear energy system" is worth the benefits. (Author/AL)

Students can be taught to appreciate the wealth of information that can be efficiently presented in a mathematical formula, and get a glimpse at a simplifying approximation plus a mathematical use of symmetry. (DF)

Instruction is presented involving a combination of straight'' physics but includes discussions of problems involving science and society based on journal, magazine, newspaper articles, and some books. A major goal is to eliminate negative attitudes toward science. According to an evaluation survey of students before and after the course, this is…

Maintains the concept of diffraction becomes difficult to understand if the terminology remains inconsistent in its present form. Two terms, diffraction and interference, are used for the same phenomenon in different situations. Mathematical treatment is presented to understand these concepts clearly. (PS)

Describes current difficulties in teaching physics in Indian secondary schools, including the existence in all states of India of different syllabi of varying standards and content without the syllabi being related to the conditions and hardware available. (PR)

Calculus is overemphasized in elementary physics courses at the expense of other types of mathematical reasoning, especially modern algebra and numerical methods. Discusses approaches to several problems in physics using either a time-sharing computer terminal or symmetry arguments to solve problems at a level appropriate for liberal arts…