Presents methods by which undergraduate students gain practice in ESR spectroscopy. (CS)

Describes three accessories developed to be used in conjunction with the rotating platform or turntable. Three demonstrations using these accessories are included. These demonstrations are: (a) conservation of angular momentum; (b) gravity-defying goblets; and (c) direct measurement of centripetal force. (HM)

Presents two methods for measuring the index of refraction of glass or lucite. These two methods, used in the freshman laboratory, are based on the fact that a ray of light inside a block will be refracted parallel to the surface. (HM)

This experiment demonstrates the polarization properties of the transition moment, vibronic activity in an excited state, cyrogenic techniques, crystal site splitting, and the use of mixed crystals. (BB)

Described is a cardiovascular simulator which illustrates the use of a catheter-coupled external transducer for dynamic pressure measurements in the circulatory system. With the simulator, students can observe the effects of stroke volume and rate upon maximum, minimum, and mean arterial pressure. (Author/GA)

Presents nine selected chemistry notes which could be used in school chemistry courses. Each includes the name of the author, a description of activities suggested and a list of references. (HM)

Discusses a laboratory experiment, using the single-photon counting technique, to determine the fluorescence spectrum of NaI(T1) crystal under gamma excitation. (Author/GA)

Explains two approaches to the automatic arrest of a potentiometric titration. (SA)

Presents descriptions of three experimental procedures for physics classes: forced oscillations, measuring the refractive index of perspex, and measuring the critical potentials of helium. (SA)

Seven suggested activities for use in biology classrooms are described. (HM)

Presents thirteen selected chemistry activities which could be used in school chemistry courses. (HM)

Presents five selected physics activities which could be used in school physics courses. (HM)

Discusses the future of chemical research in the 1980s and the important improvements that will probably occur, particularly in the chemical industry. (SA)

Presents part two on the use of the detection of thermoluminescence as an analytical tool for the chemistry laboratory and allied science. This part discusses instrumentation used and investigates recent developments in instrumentation for thermoluminescence. (HM)

Presents a discussion for the principles of a Fourier Transform infrared spectrophotometer which is intended to provide chemists with a basic understanding of these principles. (HM)