Discusses fundamentals of rainbow formation, including the reflection and dispersion theories underlying primary, secondary and high-order bows. Included is a series of further analytical problems. (CC)

This document presents the student's guide for an introductory physics course in electricity and magnetism for students in merchant marine and related degree fields. The unit is competency based and contract graded. The guide includes information on course objectives, examinations, an optional paper, laboratory sessions, grading, course content,…

This report presents data from a survey of 1975-76 physics and astronomy bachelor degree recipients. From a sample of 3,969 physics graduates, 2,616 responded. From a sample of 180 astronomy graduates, 110 responded. Data on the 1975-76 sample are presented in tabular form, and comparisons are made with responses to previous studies for several…

Designed for first-year students of radiochemistry and atomic physics, this experiment tests the fundamental Moseley Law and introduces the method of elemental chemical analysis by X-ray fluorescence. (Author/MLH)

Describes an apparatus suitable for measuring magnetic susceptibility in the undergraduate laboratory. Several applications are considered in detail, and extension of the technique to nonmagnetic studies is briefly discussed. (Author)

Item analysis of a mathematics preknowledge test given to physics students revealed that significant differences existed on certain items between groups of students who had followed different mathematics syllabuses. (MLH)

Examines the employment problems of Ph.D. physicists in the traditional career areas of higher educatiion, industry, and government. Proposed solutions to the problem include not increasing physics graduate enrollment, annual manpower reports, student awareness of careers in non-traditional fields, and career mobility among older physicists. (GS)

Describes the decline in available physics positions in the academic areas. Indicates that the future need for physicists is unclear and states that the present federal funding patterns are not consistent with good practices of research and development. Summarizes new information in the field of elementary-particle physics. (GS)

This essay explores the ways terrorist groups may gain possession of nuclear materials; the way in which they may use nuclear weapons and other nuclear technologies to their benefit; and various courses of action designed to minimize the possibilities of terrorists utilizing nuclear technology to their benefit and society's detriment. (BT)

Presents part of a new series aimed at providing exploratory activities for preschool children as they seek to become acquainted with the world in which they live. (Author/EB)

Describes a technique for the projection of triple point demonstrations using apparatus constructed out of Lucite and an overhead projector. (GS)

Emphasizes the simplicity and elegance of early discoveries related to the hydrogen spectrum and provides an elementary experimental basis of quantum theory based on a "numbers game" which can be played by students. (Author/GS)

Includes a syllabus for lecture and laboratory in a course emphasizing principles of operation rather than trouble shooting. (GH)