Annotated Index of Literature on the Physical Sciences Published from January 21 to March 5, 1937*

a) Books and Brochures

1. VANDER-WAALS, I. D. — KONSTAMM, Ph. Course of Thermostatics, Thermodynamics of the Equilibrium of Material Systems. Based on lectures by I. D. van der Waals, compiled by Ph. Konstamm, Part I, General Thermostatics, third German edition of the course of thermodynamics by the same authors, translated from the German by B. Ya. Gordon, edited by Prof. A. V. Rakovsky, 452 pp., 38 illus., 1 portrait, ONTI, Main Editorial Office of Chemical Literature, Moscow, 1936, price 6 rub. 50 kop., binding 1 rub. 25 kop., print run 3000.

Contents (by sections): I — General theory of the equation of state and equilibrium of material systems (31—48), II — The first law of thermodynamics and its applications (49—77), III — The second law of thermodynamics and its applications (78—128), IV — The principle of equilibrium and its application to a system with unchanging molecules (129—265), V — Systems with molecular transformation (266—313), VI — Influence of external forces (314—361), VII — Thermodynamic theory of capillarity (362—437).

1. VANT-HOFF et al. Investigation of the Conditions of Formation of Oceanic Salt Deposits, Especially the Stassfurt Salt Deposits. Translated from the German, edited by A. V. Nikolaev, XXIV + 344 pp., 39 illus.; 8 tables on inserts, ONTI, Khimteoret, Leningrad, 1936, price 8 rub., binding 1 rub. 25 kop., print run 1500.

The book is a collection of 52 works carried out by Vant-Hoff and his students.

1. VNUKOV, V. P. Physics and the Defense of the Country, third edition, revised and enlarged, 496 pp., 461 illus., ONTI, Main Editorial Office of Popular-Science and Youth Literature, Moscow—Leningrad, price 4 rub., binding 1 rub., print run 20,000.

2. GARNWELL, J. P., and LIVINGOOD, J. J. Experimental Atomic Physics. Translated from the English by N. Khlebnikov, 488 pp., 175 illus., ONTI, Main Editorial Office of General Technical Literature and Nomenclature, Moscow—Leningrad, 1936, price 10 rub. 75 kop., binding 1 rub. 25 kop., print run 6000.

The center of gravity of the exposition lies in experiment, as a result of which the book should essentially serve as a manual for laboratory work for senior physics students at universities. The book can also be characterized as a guide for beginning researchers. Contents of the book (by chapters): I — Velocity of propagation and pressure of radiation (9—50), II — Radiation of an absolutely black body (51—92), III — Atomic structure of matter and electricity (93—123), IV — Relation of charge to mass for electrons and ions (124—166), V — Matter waves (167—203),

* Publications marked with an asterisk are described from advance copies before these publications went on sale.

VI — Thermionic and photoelectric phenomena (204—239), VII — Line spectra (240—305), VIII — Energy state of atoms (306—342), IX — X-rays (343—387), X — Radioactivity (388—438), Addenda (439—468).

1. (DURAND W. F., Prof.) Aerodynamics, under the general editorship of W. F. Durand, vol. 1, translated from the English by P. V. Berg under the editorship of Prof. V. V. Golubev, 435 pp., with figures, ONTI, Main Editorial Office of Aviation Literature, M.—L., 1937, price 9 rub. 50 kop., binding 1 rub. 25 kop., print run 3000.

The first volume of the six-volume collective work on the theory of aerodynamics. It contains two sections on the mathematical foundations (11—118) and on the fundamental questions of hydro- and aerodynamics (119—241), written by the editor of the entire edition, Prof. Durand; a section on hydrodynamics, devoted to more complex questions, chiefly to the motion of a solid body in a fluid and to the question of the flow around a solid body by a fluid (243—330), written by Prof. Munk; an extensive section on the history of the development of hydro- and aerodynamics (331—420), written by Prof. Giacomelli in collaboration with Prof. Pistolesi; and an addendum by Prof. Golubev devoted to the derivation of certain formulas of hydromechanics (421—435).

6. ZHUKOVSKY N. E., Prof., Complete Collected Works*, Editorial Board: Acad. S. A. Chaplygin, corresponding member of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, Prof. A. I. Nekrasov, engineer V. A. Arkhangelsky, Prof. V. P. Vetchinkin, Honored Worker of Science and Technology Prof. A. P. Kotelnikov, vol. III, Hydrodynamics, 487 pp., with figures, (Central Aerohydrodynamic Institute named after N. E. Zhukovsky, Committee for Perpetuating the Memory of N. E. Zhukovsky), ONTI, Main Editorial Office of Aviation Literature, M.—L., 1936, no price (subscription edition), in binding, print run 3000.

1. HOU D. JOHN C., Doctor, Prof., Photometric Chemical Analysis, vol. II, Nephelometry, translated by Yu. I. Gendelman with additions by Prof. A. E. Uspensky and Docent F. M. Shemyakin. Edited by Prof. A. E. Uspensky, 264 pp., 44 figs., ONTI, Main Editorial Office of Chemical Literature, M., 1936, price 5 rub. 50 kop., binding 1 rub. 25 kop., print run 3000.

2. KOSHLYAKOV N. S., SVETLOV A. V., STROYANOV V. G., Introduction to the Theory of Small Oscillations Having Applications in Acoustics, edited by Prof. N. S. Koshlyakov, 122 pp., 42 drawings, ONTI, Main Editorial Office of General Technical Literature, L.—M., 1937, price 2 rub. 50 kop., print run 3000.

An elementary introduction to the theory of oscillations of strings, membranes, plates, an elastic medium, etc. The formulation of differential equations and their integration—exact and approximate—are given; computational formulas, tables, graphs, and numerical examples are provided.

1. KROYT G. R., Colloids, translated by O. S. Molchanova, edited by Prof. V. N. Krestinsky, 3rd edition, 240 pp., 118 figs., ONTI, Khimteoret, L., 1936, price 3 rub., binding 60 kop., print run 6000.

The author has set himself the task of acquainting students with the basic principles of colloid chemistry and of developing in them a definite approach to the understanding of colloid processes. The Soviet edition is intended for students of higher educational institutions and technical colleges in which the teaching of colloid chemistry is given a special course. Contents of the book (by parts): I — General introduction (7—59); II — Suspensoids (60—150); III — Emulsoids (151—212); IV — Special cases (213—230).

1. (LAGRANGE) Joseph Louis Lagrange, 1736—1936, Collection of Articles for the 200th Anniversary of His Birth, IV + 141 pp., 2 portraits (Proceedings of the In-

stitute for the History of Science and Technology of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR), Publishing House of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, M.–L., 1936, price 4 rub. 50 kopecks, print run 2255.

Contents: Acad. A. N. Krylov, Joseph-Louis Lagrange (1–16), N. Idelson, On Lagrange’s Mechanics (17–46), A. Subbotin, Lagrange’s Astronomical Works (47–84), A. Chebotarev, On the Significance of Lagrange’s Work in Number Theory and Algebra (85–103), P. S. Laplak, Lagrange and the Variational Principles of Mechanics and Physics (105–140).

1. LEBEDEV V. I., Historical Experiments in Physics, 312 pp. with illus., ONTI, Main Editorial Office for Popular-Science and Youth Literature, M.–L., 1937, price 3 rub. 10 kopecks, binding 1 rub., print run 20,000.

2. MENSHUTKIN B. N., The Works of M. V. Lomonosov in Physics and Chemistry. 538 pp., 59 illus., 4 portraits, 1 reproduction from a painting (Academy of Sciences of the USSR). Publishing House of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, M.–L., 1936, price 13 rub., binding 2 rub., print run 2000.

The monograph aims to give a systematic account of everything done by M. V. Lomonosov in the field of physics and chemistry on the basis of archival materials and published works. It gives translations from Latin of all the most important dissertations of Lomonosov on physics and chemistry. Contents (by chapters): I — Childhood and years of study of M. V. Lomonosov (7–40), II — M. V. Lomonosov as adjunct and professor of chemistry (41–73), III — The Atomic-Molecular Doctrine (77–99), IV — On Heat and Cold (100–127), V — On the Structure of Gases (128–158), VI — On Electricity (159–228), VII — On Ether (191–228), VIII — On the Mass and Adhesion of Bodies (224–259), IX — First Works in Chemistry (260–291), X — On Niter (292–327), XI — The Chemical Laboratory (328–354), XII — Laboratory Work (355–385), XIII — Physical Chemistry (386–414), XIV — Physico-Chemical Experiments (415–448), XV — Metallurgy and the Genesis of Metals (449–481), XVI — M. V. Lomonosov as a Physico-Chemist (482–523).

1. PERELMAN Ya. I., Entertaining Physics, Paradoxes, puzzles, problems, experiments, ingenious questions and stories from the field of physics. Book Two, Edition 13, revised and enlarged, 280 pp., 154 illus., “Molodaya gvardiya,” Leningrad Department, 1936, price 4 rub. 25 kopecks, binding 75 kopecks, print run 20,000.

2. PIOSTROVSKY M. Yu., Physics for Biologists. A textbook for students in the natural-science departments of higher pedagogical educational institutions, 2nd edition, 292 pp., 157 illus., OGIZ, State Educational-Pedagogical Publishing House, M.–L., 1936, price 4 rub., binding 75 kopecks, print run 10,000.

3. POROIKOV I. V., Handbook of Roentgenometry, 220 pp., 86 illus. (All-Union Scientific Research Institute of Metrology), State Publishing House for Standardization “Standartgiz,” L.–M., 1936, price 6 rub., print run 1500.

I — General Physical Quantities (5–28), II — X-Ray Apparatus (29–64), III — Basic Concepts, Terms, and Notation in Roentgenometry (65–78), IV — X-Rays (79–148), V — X-Ray Analysis (149–210).

1. RABINERSON A. I., Problems of Colloid Chemistry. Stabilizing surface layers, stability, supermicellar structures, 380 pp., 89 illus., ONTI, Khimtrest, L., 1937, price 8 rub., binding 1 rub. 50 kopecks, print run 4000.

Contents (by parts and sections): I — The Doctrine of Stabilizing Surface Layers: Molecular Layers (14–64), Ionic Layers (65–132), II — The Doctrine of Stability: Hydrophobic Sols (133–187), Hydrophilic Sols (187–233), Emulsions (234–270),

III — The theory of structures (271–356): Viscometry of colloidal solutions (278–307). Viscometric study of the structure-formation of colloidal solutions (307–324). Gels (324–355).

1. SEKERZH-ZENKOVICH Ya. I. On the theory of the flow around a curvilinear arc with a sharp edge, 47 pp., 7 figs. (Transactions of the Central Aerohydrodynamic Institute named after Prof. N. E. Zhukovsky, no. 292), published by the Institute. M., 1937, price 1 rub. 50 kopecks, edition 500.

The work considers the problem of constructing a plane-parallel flow of an ideal incompressible fluid flowing around a sharp edge according to the Helmholtz–Kirchhoff scheme, specified by a curvilinear arc. A solution of Villat’s integro-differential equation is given both for arcs whose curvature satisfies the Koshy–Lipschitz conditions and for arcs with analytic curvature.

18. SIKORSKII Yu. S. Elements of the theory of elliptic functions with applications to mechanics*, 366 pp., 44 figs. NTI, Main Editorial Office for General Technical Literature and Nomography. — L., 1936, price 7 rub., binding 1 rub. 25 kopecks, edition 4000.

1. SOKOLOV I. I. Methods of Physics, textbook for higher pedagogical educational institutions, 2nd edition, 396 pp., 38 drawings. OGIZ, State Educational-Pedagogical Publishing House. M.—L., 1936, price 4 rub. 35 kopecks; binding: cardboard 75 kopecks, calico 1 rub. 25 kopecks, edition 10000.

2. STUART G. Structure of molecules. Physical methods of study, translated from the German and edited by I. E. Adadurov, 353 pp., 5 drawings. ONTI, Scientific-Technical Publishing House of Ukraine. Kharkov—Kiev, 1936, 6 rub. 85 kopecks, binding 1 rub., edition 3000.

I. — Theory of valence and molecular forces (10–31). II — Magnitude and shape of molecules (32–55). III — Nuclear structure of molecules (56–81). IV — Internal mobility of molecules (82–97). V — Electric moment and structure of molecules (98–153). VI — Polarizability and structure of molecules (154–226). VII — Natural vibrations of molecules (227–314). VIII — Potential curves and the work of dissociation of molecules (315–323).

21–22. TITOV L. G., prof. (editor). Handbook of the optician-mechanic. Part I, 752 pp., 662 drawings, 1 insert, 1936, price 11 rub., binding 1 rub. 50 kopecks. Part II, 991 pp., drawings 663–1575, 5 inserts, 1937, 14 rub., binding 2 rub., ONTI, Main Editorial Office of Literature on Machine Building and Metalworking. L.—M., edition 5000.

The book aims to assist in their work engineers, technicians, scientific workers employed in the optical-mechanical industry, students of higher technical schools, as well as workers of laboratories and observatories.

1. HOLMES G. Guide to laboratory work on colloidal chemistry, translated from the 3rd edition, edited and supplemented by Prof. V. Ya. Kurbatov. X+208 pp., 66 drawings. ONTI, Khimteoret, L., 1936, price 3 rub. 75 kopecks, edition 5000.

b) Physical journals

24–25. Acta Physicochimica URSS, Editor E. Sсhpolsky, vol. VI, No. 1, 1937. Pages 1–141 with fig. and plates, The State Scientific and Technical Press — ONTI, Moscow, Price 1 dollar.

Contents: W. Pleskow, Die Elektrodenpotentiale von Lithium, Rubidium und Kalzium in flüssigen Ammoniak, M. Vuks, Über die Streuspektren polymorpher und isomorpher Kristalle, N. Semenova, On the Lower Limit of Inflammation in Oxyhydrogen Gas, A. Biron and A. Nalbandjan, The Lower Limit of the Reaction between Hydrogen and Oxygen, E. Andreev, On the Two-Stage Process of

the Thermal Ignition of a Mixture of Butane and Oxygen, P. Schantarowitsch, On the Kinetics of the Oxidation of Hydrides in the Gaseous Phase, II, The Oxidation of Phosphine, B. Jacoviev and P. Schantarowitsch, On the Kinetics of the Oxidation of Hydrides in the Gaseous Phase, III, The Oxidation of hydrogen sulphide, D. Dobytschin and A. Gelbart, On the Rôle of Oxygen in the Process of Hydrogenation of Ethylen on Palladium, M. Rivin et A. Sokolik, Les limites d’explosivité des mélanges gazeux, 3, Limites d’explosivité des mélanges d’oxyde de carbone et de methane, B. Ormont, Maximale Westigkeit der Elemente und Atombau, X, Über chemische Bindungen in komplexen Ammonialkaten, P. Pirotzky, An Experimental Verification of the Formula \(Li^n = \mathrm{const}\) for the Ignition Limit of Gaseous Mixtures by Means of the Break Spark, G. Holst, Le postulat de J. Franck sur le bilan de l’énergie photochimique et son application à certaines réactions d’oxydo-réduction réversibles.

*Vol. VI, No. 2, 1937, Pages 143—306 with fig., Price 1 dollar.

Contents: N. Fuchs, Dispersitätsmessung von Aerosolen, L. V. Radushkevich, A Study of Kinetics of Aerosol Coagulation by the Diffusion Method, V. A. Kargin und A. A. Stepanova, Über die Koagulation von Azetylzellulosesolen, B. Ershler and M. Proskurnin, The Capacity of a Bright Platinum Electrode in Various Electrolytes and its Dependence on the Treatment of the Electrode, G. B. Ravitsch, Die Abhängigkeit der Viskosität und Dichte der Fette und Fettsäuren von ihren Jodzahlen, W. Lewschin, An Attempt at a Quantum Interpretation of the Mirror Symmetry of Absorption and Luminescence Spectra, A. A. Leontjeva, Über die thermische Ausdehnung binärer Systeme in geschmolzenem Zustande, P. P. Kobeko, E. V. Kuvshinski, F. A. Gorodezkaja, I. P. Bachaev and S. G. Zhitnikov, Studies of the Amorphous State, 9. The Electrical Conductivity and Viscosity of Alcohols, P. P. Kobeko, E. V. Kuvshinski and N. J. Shishkin, Studies of the Amorphous State, 10. A Study of the Conductivity of Strong Electrolytes in the Amorphous State, I. A. Parfianowitsch und S. A. Schipizyn, Über das Eindringen von Nickelionen in Steinsalz, S. Karpatschoff und O. P. Poltoratskaja, Jodüberspannung in geschmolzenen Elektrolyten, B. V. Aivazov and M. B. Neumann, A Two-Stage Mechanism for the How-Temperature Spontaneous Combustion of Hydrocarbons, H. M. Cassel, Über die Stabilität von Emulsionen, O. K. Skarre, S. G. Demidenko und A. E. Brodsky, Dichten und Molvolumen in Lösungen, I Methodik der Dichtmessungen und das Molvolumen des gelösten Harnstoffes, J. V. Linnam and Schdanov, The Crystalline Structure of GaN.

26—28. Journal of Technical Physics. Managing editors Acad. A. F. Ioffe and Acad. D. S. Rozhdestvensky. Vol. VII, issue 1, pp. 1—104 with figures and 1 inset, published by ONTI, Administration of Higher Schools of the People’s Commissariat of Heavy Industry and Scientific-Research Sector of the People’s Commissariat of Heavy Industry, L.—M., 1937, price 1 ruble 75 kopecks, print run 2650.

Contents: I. F. Shirokov, The Influence of a Laminar Sublayer on Heat Transfer at High Velocities, E. K. Pucheiko, On the Temperature Coefficient of Selenium Photocells of the Valve Type, A. G. Samartsev and V. P. Lavrov, The Influence of Electrolyte Solutions on the Rate of Grinding of Metals, I. L. Khitrin, Experimental Study of the Influence of Pressure on the Normal Velocity of Flame Propagation, A. V. Rimsky-Korsakov, The Problem of the Impact of a Piano Hammer on a String, I and II, K. V. Struve, The Acoustics of Musical Pipes, II, I. P. Polevoy, Oscillography by a Braun Tube, N. M. Solomonov, A Pulse Generator of High Voltages, Bibliography.

ANNOTATED INDEX OF THE LITERATURE

* Volume VII, issue 2, pp. 105—216 with figures and 2 plates, 1937, price 1 rub. 75 kop., print run 2650.

Contents: A. N. Shchukin, Application of probability theory to the phenomenon of fading; S. S. Lavrent’ev, Generator of variable currents of infrasonic frequency; A. V. Rimskii-Korsakov and K. T. Samoilenko, Experimental determination of the stiffness and friction of the felt of a piano hammer; A. V. Rimskii-Korsakov, Spectrum of the energy flowing from the strings into the soundboard of a plucked musical instrument; B. E. Sheivekhman, Hearing devices for the hard of hearing produced in the USSR; A. M. Ginzburg, Arrangement of concert shells in gardens; N. D. Borisov and Ya. M. Fogel’, Light-sensitive X-ray spectrograph with bent crystal; M. I. Zakharova, Determination of the boundary of a solid solution of mercury in gold by the method of X-ray analysis; G. I. Pokrovskii, Calculation of the modulus of elasticity of a two-phase disperse system with an absolutely rigid skeleton; L. I. Mal’ginov, Investigations of the distribution of stresses in a two-layer medium; N. F. Lashko, B. Yu. Petrenko and G. Ya. Slobodyanyuk, Plastic deformation of metals by compression at high temperatures; I. L. N. Khitrin, The process of flame propagation in a “constant-pressure bomb”; Kh. I. Kolodtsev and L. N. Khitrin, Application of the “constant-pressure bomb” method to the study of the effect of pressure on the normal rate of flame propagation in gases; Scientific Chronicle; Bibliography.

* Volume VII, issue 3, pp. 130—330 with figures and 8 plates, 1937, price 1 rub. 75 kop., print run 2650.

Contents: L. L. Myasnikov, Investigation of large-amplitude standing sound waves; A. V. Rimskii-Korsakov, Spectrum of the energy of a grand piano string excited by a hammer; S. Alekseev, Noise of metro ventilation shafts and the struggle against it; A. A. Kharkevich, Some considerations on correction, II; F. L. Burmistrov, Wet collodion for making test tables; M. F. Shirokov, Theory of heat exchange and hydraulic resistance at high flow velocities; S. S. Kutateladze, An attempt to apply the theory of similarity to the process of heat transfer from condensing saturated steam; L. A. Glikman, Properties of steel under repeated heating and cooling (thermal fatigue); I. V. Kudryavtsev, On the question of the position of the elastic limit of steel when the temperature of an experiment is lowered; G. V. Akimov and L. E. Pevzner, On the question of the method of determining the impact toughness of high-strength steels; N. N. Davidenkov, Remarks on the heat treatment of impact specimens; Bibliography.

* 29—30. Journal of Experimental and Theoretical Physics, responsible editors Acad. A. F. Ioffe and Acad. L. I. Mandel’shtam, vol. 7, issue 1, January, pp. 1—202 with figures and 1 plate; publ. ONTI, NIIS NKTP and the Administration of Higher Schools of the People’s Commissariat for Education, L.—M. 1937, price 2 rub. 25 kop., print run 2350.

Contents: V. A. Fok, On the inconsistency of the neutrino theory of light; Yu. B. Rumer, Conversion of a proton into a neutron under irradiation by \(\gamma\)-rays; M. Koner, On triplet terms of diatomic molecules whose state is transitional between Hund cases \(a\) and \(b\); L. Landau, On the theory of phase transitions; A. Leipunskii, L. Rozenkevich and D. Timoshuk, Scattering and absorption of photoneutrons of beryllium; T. Goloborod’ko and L. Rozenkevich, Distribution of beryllium photoneutrons by angles; F. Baryshanskaya, Scattering of light at the boundary of two liquids; B. S. Dzhelepov, Method for studying the diffraction of X-ray …

new rays in liquids, I. F. Kvartskhava, Secondary emission and the phenomenon of fatigue of oxygen–cesium photosensitive surfaces, E. A. Kirillov and A. M. Polonskii, On the influence of plastic deformation on the internal photoeffect in monocrystals of sodium chloride, M. N. Podashevskii and A. M. Polonskii, On the question of the photoelectric threshold of the elasticity of photochemically colored crystals of rock salt, V. Arkad’ev, Recording electric waves on paper and its theoretical foundations, V. Arkad’ev and E. Chernyavskaya, Properties of the dielectric for the chemical recording of high-frequency electric fields on paper, K. A. Volkova, On the dynamic magnetization curves of iron, R. V. Telesnin, Dynamic curves of magnetization and remagnetization of iron, V. K. Arkad’ev, Nonperiodic electromagnetic processes in a medium with magnetic viscosity, A. N. Tikhonov, Integrating the equations of the electromagnetic field in a conducting medium with magnetic viscosity, D. L. Simonenko, On the theory of volume magnetostriction, A. F. Belyaev, E. Rdultovskaya and Yu. B. Khariton, On the transmission of detonation between initiating explosives, III.

• Volume 7, issue 2. February, pp. 203—234, with illustrations and 3 inserts, 1937, price 2 rub. 25 kop., print run 2350.

Contents: L. D. Landau, The kinetic equation in the case of Coulomb interaction, B. V. Bogdanovich, Solution of Dirac’s equation in hypercomplex form, O. Trapeznikova and G. Milyutin, Heat capacity of anhydrous MnCl₂, V. Shubnikov, V. I. Khotkevich, Yu. D. Shepelev and Yu. N. Ryabinin, Magnetic properties of superconducting metals and alloys, Ya. S. Shur, Magnetic susceptibility of vapors of organic compounds, N. Ya. Miller and A. S. Miller, Layered magnetization in crystals of magnetite and Fe—Si alloys, L. Avramenko and V. Kondrat’ev, Individual predissociation in the visible spectrum of bromine, V. N. Kondrat’ev, Absorption of light by gases in investigations with the aid of instruments of low resolving power, S. E. Frisch and V. I. Chernyaev, Absorption spectrum of monatomic lead vapors in the far ultraviolet region, M. F. Vuks, On the spectra of scattering of polyatomic and isomorphous crystals, V. M. Dukel’skii, Distribution of energy in the continuous spectrum of X-rays from a thin aluminum anticathode, E. I. Sovz, Elements of the theory for determining orientations of monocrystals from rotation X-ray photographs, M. Karpova, Direction of grain growth during recrystallization of a zinc monocrystal, M. A. Bol’shanina and F. P. Rybalko, Anisotropy of diffusion of mercury in zinc, M. A. Bol’shanina and V. A. Pavlov, Influence of deformation on the diffusion of mercury into zinc, P. V. Cherpakov and U. I. Frankfurt, Calculation of the inertia of thermoelements by means of series transformation, S. B. Belostin, On the theory of electron motion in intersecting electric and magnetic fields with allowance for space charge.

1. Izvestia of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, Division of Mathematical and Natural Sciences, Physical Series (Bulletin de l’Académie des Sciences de l’URSS, Classe des Sciences Mathématiques et Naturelles, Série Physique), managing editor Acad. A. E. Fersman, 1936, No. 4, pp. 525—620 with figs., 1 insert and 1 inset “Resolutions of the December 11–12, 1935 session of the physics group of the Academy of Sciences on Soviet physics” on 2 pp., Publishing House of the Academy of Sciences, Moscow, 1936, price 5 rub., print run 1675.

Contents: G. G. Neumin and A. N. Terenin, Decomposition of polyatomic molecules under the action of Schumann radiation, A. F. Walter and L. D. Inge, Electrical conductivity of solid dielectrics in strong electric fields, B. M. Vul and

I. M. Goldman, Breakdown and flashover of solid dielectrics in compressed nitrogen, S. S. Gutin and L. N. Zakheim, Electrical breakdown of rosin in a nonuniform field, F. Kwittner, Electrical conductivity of solid dielectrics in strong electric fields, P. Tartakovsky, The internal photoelectric effect in the ultraviolet region.

1. Transactions of the Leningrad Industrial Institute (Transactions of the Leningrad Industrial Institute), No. 6, 1936, Section of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, issue 1, 87 pp. with drawings, ONTI, L., 1936, price 2 rubles, print run 2000.

Contents: Prof. E. L. Nikolai, On d’Alembert’s principle and the forces of inertia; Prof. A. I. Lurie, Application of operational methods to certain problems of mechanics; M. V. Semenov, Forces of inertia of a V-shaped engine; Prof. A. I. Lurie, On the problem of equilibrium of a plate of variable thickness; A. Kats, Influence of small oscillations of masses on the natural frequencies of an oscillating system.

c) Articles in journals of a general character and in other specialties

1. Vorontsov-Velyaminov B., prof., Laplace, Technology for Youth, 5, No. 1, 56, 59, 1937.

2. Haas A., Light, translated from the German in the adaptation by S. Klementyev, Knowledge Is Power, 12, No. 2, 20—22, 1937.

3. Galanin D. D., prof., What friction is and whether it can be destroyed, In the Struggle for Technology, 6, No. 2, 27—28, 1937.

4. Gorbunov N. P., acad., Mikhail Vasilyevich Lomonosov and Russian science, Front of Science and Technology, No. 1, 31—26, 1937.

5. Dushinsky F. A., On concentration quenching of fluorescence of dye solutions, Reports of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, 14, No. 2, 73—76, 1937.

6. Konstantinova-Shlezinger M., Determination by the fluorescent method of the ozone content in the air at an altitude of 9620 m, Reports of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, 14, No. 4, 187—188, 1937.

7. Klochko M. A., Conductivity of electrolytic systems, Reports of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, 14, No. 4, 197—202, 1937.

* 40. Kochin N. E., On the conference on wave resistance (May 21—22, 1936), Advances in the Mathematical Sciences, issue 3, 194—221, 1937.

* 41. Mikhlin S. G., The present state of the mathematical theory of plasticity, Advances in the Mathematical Sciences, issue 3, 175—193, 1937.

* 42. Morozov A. I., Polaroid, Science and Life, No. 2, 57—59, 1937.

1. Permyakov F. and Solev V., Drawn sound, Science and Life, No. 1, 30—36, 1937.

2. Plotnikov V. A., Academician of the UAS, Corresponding Member of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, Inventor, Reports of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, 14, No. 4, 189—191, 1937.

3. Selyakov N. Ya., The nature of ordinary ice, Reports of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, 14, No. 4, 183—186, 1937.

4. Smirnov V. I., Solution of the boundary-value problem for the wave equation in the case of a circle and a sphere, Reports of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, 14, No. 1, 13—16, 1937.

5. Smirnov V. I., Solution of boundary-value problems of the theory of elasticity in the case of a circle and a sphere, Reports of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, 14, No. 2, 69—72, 1937.

6. Smyshlyaev G., How molecules were discovered and counted, Knowledge Is Power, 12, No. 2, 23—25, 1937.

7. Smyshlyaev G., Why oil lubricates, Knowledge Is Power, 12, No. 1, 23—25, 1937.

* 50. Stepanov B. I., Study of cosmic rays, Science and Life, No. 2, 64, 1937.

1. Tamm I. E. and Frank I. M., Coherent radiation of a fast electron in a medium, Reports of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, 14, No. 3, 107—112, 1937.

2. Feinboim I., Artificial radioactivity, Technology for Youth, 5, No. 2, 14—16, 1937.

3. Cherenkov P. A., Visible luminescence of pure liquids under the action of hard β-rays, Reports of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, 14, No. 3, 99—102, 1937.

4. Cherenkov P. A., Angular distribution of the intensity of luminescence caused in pure liquids by γ-rays, Reports of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, 14, No. 3, 103—105, 1937.

5. Chernyaev V. I. and Vukks M. F., The spectrum of the sky at twilight, Reports of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, 14, No. 2, 77—79, 1937.

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