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Nov 1963

Volume 1, Issue 5, pp. 203-241


C̆erenkov Radiation: its Origin, Properties and Applications

J. V. Jelley

The Physics Teacher -- November 1963 -- Volume 1, Issue 5, pp. 203

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In this account of C̆erenkov radiation, the optical analogue of the 'supersonic bang,' great emphasis is laid on the underlying physical principles of the effect. The historical introduction is followed by a qualitative account of the basic mechanism of the generation of light by the passage of fast charged particles through homogeneous transparent media. After a discussion of the relationship of C̆erenkov radiation to other processes connected with the interaction of fast particles with matter, the article turns to the practical applications of C̆erenkov detectors and counters in the fields of cosmic-ray and high-energy physics. In conclusion, the author describes some interesting experiments carried out by his colleagues and himself on light flashes from the night sky.

Ice That Sinks

P. Morrison

The Physics Teacher -- November 1963 -- Volume 1, Issue 5, pp. 209

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Meaningless Questions

The Physics Teacher -- November 1963 -- Volume 1, Issue 5, pp. 211

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Infrared Radiation

Dudley Williams

The Physics Teacher -- November 1963 -- Volume 1, Issue 5, pp. 212

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The characteristics of radiation of wavelength somewhat longer than that of visible light, the methods of detecting and measuring it, and some of its applications are described.

Piezoelectricity

Joseph Valasek

The Physics Teacher -- November 1963 -- Volume 1, Issue 5, pp. 217

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Certain crystals of polar symmetry develop electrical surface charges when subjected to mechanical stresses and, conversely, deform when subjected to electric fields. These properties find applications in radio to stabilize frequencies of transmitters and in such acoustical devices as the crystal microphone, speaker and phonograph pick-up. Instructions are given for simple demonstrations.

EDITORIAL: On Asking (and Answering) Questions

Richard M. Sutton, Dr.

The Physics Teacher -- November 1963 -- Volume 1, Issue 5, pp. 222

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ANNOUNCEMENT, NEWS & NOTES: A New Journal

Robert Karplus

The Physics Teacher -- November 1963 -- Volume 1, Issue 5, pp. 224

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APPARATUS FOR TEACHING PHYSICS: A Substitute for Pith Balls and Balloons in the Demonstration of Electrical Forces

Francis W. Sears

The Physics Teacher -- November 1963 -- Volume 1, Issue 5, pp. 225

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APPARATUS FOR TEACHING PHYSICS: Thermochromic Cards—Colorful New Media for Communicating Principles of Heat

Allen Strickler

The Physics Teacher -- November 1963 -- Volume 1, Issue 5, pp. 226

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APPARATUS FOR TEACHING PHYSICS: Circuits for Demonstration Experiments with a Photoelectric Cell

Donald S. Ainslie

The Physics Teacher -- November 1963 -- Volume 1, Issue 5, pp. 229

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BOOK AND FILM REVIEWS: The Laws of Physics

Milton A. Rothman, Author, Robert Karplus, Reviewer, and David Lachterman, Reviewer

The Physics Teacher -- November 1963 -- Volume 1, Issue 5, pp. 230

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BOOK AND FILM REVIEWS: The Mainstream of Physics

Arthur Beiser, Author and Richard T. Weidner, Reviewer

The Physics Teacher -- November 1963 -- Volume 1, Issue 5, pp. 230

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BOOK AND FILM REVIEWS: Contemporary Physics

C. F. von Weizäcker, Author, J. Julifs, Author, and Raymond J. Seeger, Reviewer

The Physics Teacher -- November 1963 -- Volume 1, Issue 5, pp. 231

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BOOK AND FILM REVIEWS: Lady Luck, The Theory of Probability

Warren Weaver, Author and William J. Youden, Reviewer

The Physics Teacher -- November 1963 -- Volume 1, Issue 5, pp. 231

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BOOK AND FILM REVIEWS: Speed of Light

Herbert Priestley, Reviewer

The Physics Teacher -- November 1963 -- Volume 1, Issue 5, pp. 232

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BOOK AND FILM REVIEWS: Coulomb's Law and Coulomb's Force Constant

Eric Rogers, Author and David Lazarus, Reviewer

The Physics Teacher -- November 1963 -- Volume 1, Issue 5, pp. 233

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ANNOUNCEMENTS, NEWS AND NOTES: Fellowships for High School Teachers of Science and Mathematics

The Physics Teacher -- November 1963 -- Volume 1, Issue 5, pp. 234

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ANNOUNCEMENTS, NEWS AND NOTES: Shell Merit Fellowships for High School Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics Teachers: Summer 1964

The Physics Teacher -- November 1963 -- Volume 1, Issue 5, pp. 234

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ANNOUNCEMENTS, NEWS AND NOTES: The U.S. Registry

The Physics Teacher -- November 1963 -- Volume 1, Issue 5, pp. 234

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ANNOUNCEMENTS, NEWS AND NOTES: Proceedings of the American Association of Physics Teachers

The Physics Teacher -- November 1963 -- Volume 1, Issue 5, pp. 234

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ANNOUNCEMENTS, NEWS AND NOTES: Bell System Science Program for Secondary Schools

Dwight A. Johnson

The Physics Teacher -- November 1963 -- Volume 1, Issue 5, pp. 234

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LITTLE STINKERS: What Happens to the Energy of a Charged Capacitor?

The Physics Teacher -- November 1963 -- Volume 1, Issue 5, pp. 238

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LITTLE STINKERS: The Conical Pendulum?

The Physics Teacher -- November 1963 -- Volume 1, Issue 5, pp. 238

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SCRAPS: Michael Faraday

The Physics Teacher -- November 1963 -- Volume 1, Issue 5, pp. 239

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SCRAPS: Early History of Radioactivity

The Physics Teacher -- November 1963 -- Volume 1, Issue 5, pp. 240

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SCRAPS: A Slugger

The Physics Teacher -- November 1963 -- Volume 1, Issue 5, pp. 241

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SCRAPS: Teacher Specialization

The Physics Teacher -- November 1963 -- Volume 1, Issue 5, pp. 241

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