Reviews the history of physics teaching and the introductory physics laboratory in the United States. The Harvard List of Forty Experiments, and subsequent developments in the physics curriculum are discussed. The rationale for the introductory laboratory is established with criteria for improvements. Bibliography. (LC)

Describes a double pendulum apparatus and its mode of operation to produce a great variety of figures similar to Lissajous figures. The author suggests that several advanced physics topics can be studied with the aid of this instrument. Bibliography. (LC)

Describes a team teaching procedure in which one instructor plays the role of providing lecture and theory and the other provides questions and appropriate demonstrations. Comments on need for and use of planned demonstrations, interjected comments, interruptions, visual aids, and rehearsals. (DS)

The techniques of radioactive dating, thermoluminescence dating, cesium magnetometer detecting, x-ray flourescence analysis, and neutron radiography are briefly explained. Examples are given in the use of techniques in determining age and composition of paintings, ceramics, and archeological finds. Included is a history of Lawrence Radiation…

The appearance, cost, purposes, and principles involved in particle accelerators are presented. Included is a discussion of why particle accelerators are relevant and necessary. (DS)