Annotated Index of Literature on the Physical Sciences Published from August 16 to October 15, 1938

a) Books and Pamphlets

1. ASEEV B. P. Oscillatory Circuits, 2nd ed., 372 pp., 188 figs., State Publishing House for Literature on Communications and Radio, Moscow, 1938, price 7 rub. 25 kop., binding 1 rub. 50 kop., print run 6000.

The book is a course in theoretical radio engineering intended for students of higher educational institutions of communications. In presenting the material, the author has sought, alongside the mathematical side of the question, to emphasize, as far as possible, the physical essence of the phenomena studied, and also to illustrate the theoretical formulas with examples of their use for solving practical problems. Contents (by parts): I—Single oscillatory circuit (10–105), II—Coupled oscillatory circuits (106–174), III—Circuits with distributed constants (175–282), IV—Filtering circuits (283–372).

2. BETHE H. A. and BACHER R. F. Nuclear Physics. Part I. Stable States of Nuclei, translated from the English by G. D. Latyshev, 252 pp., ONTI, State Scientific-Technical Publishing House of Ukraine, Kharkov, 1938, price 7 rub., binding 1 rub. 50 kop., print run 3000.

Contents (by chapters): I—Basic properties of nuclei (3–17). II—Quantitative data on nuclear forces (17–37), III—Deuteron theory (38–89), IV—Theory of H³, He³ and He⁴ (89–115), V—Statistical theory of nuclei (115–148), VI—Detailed theory of heavy nuclei (148–176), VII—β-decay and nuclear forces (176–213), VIII—Moments of nuclei (213–246).

3. BUCHHOLZ N. N., Prof. Basic Course of Theoretical Mechanics, Part One, Kinematics, Statics, Dynamics of a Point, 3rd ed., revised and enlarged, 352 pp., 559 drawings, GONTI, Editorial Office of Technical-Theoretical Literature, Moscow—Leningrad, 1938, price 5 rub., binding 1 rub. 50 kop., print run 20,000.

The book is intended as a textbook for students of universities and those higher technical educational institutions where theoretical mechanics is an independent discipline. Contents (by chapters): I—Introduction (5–35), II—Kinematics of a point (36–68), III—Kinematics of a system and of an absolutely rigid body (69–120), IV—Elementary (geometrical) statics (121–201), V—Analytical statics (202–243), VI—Dynamics of a point (214–244). In the third edition, oversights and misprints have been corrected, and some changes and additions have also been introduced.

4. VORONKOV I. M., Prof. Course of Theoretical Mechanics, 312 pp., 301 figs., GONTI, Editorial Office of Technical-Theoretical Literature, Moscow—Leningrad, 1938, price 5 rub., binding 1 rub. 50 kop., print run 25,000.

The book is intended as a teaching aid chiefly for students of those technical higher educational institutions where mechanics is taught in an abbreviated program (approximately 150 hours). It is a substantially revised and expanded edition of the course “Theoretical Mechanics” by the same author, issued in Russian by the Moscow Mining Institute and the Moscow Institute of Steel named after I. V. Stalin.

5. DREIZEN I. G., Course in Electroacoustics, Part One, 387 pp., with figures, Publishing House of the People’s Commissariat for Communications and Radio, M., 1938, price 7 rub. 50 kop.; bound 1 rub. 50 kop.; print run 5000.

The book sets forth questions of the subjective perception of sounds and their distortions, the physical foundations of acoustics, and questions of calculation, design, equipment, and operation of radio studios. Contents (by chapters): I — Composition, dynamics, and perception of sound (9–42), II — Propagation of sound waves. Sources and receivers of sound (43–98), III — Acoustics of horns, pipes, and small volumes (99–149), IV — Acoustics of rooms. Theory of reverberation (150–197), V — Absorption of sound energy (198–232), VI — Passage of sound through obstacles. Sound-insulating structures (233–270), VII — Broadcasting studios (271–335).

6. ZILBERMAN A. N., LYUBIMOV M. V., POLIN V. S., SIDORENKOV G. P. and FRUMKIN L. S., Laboratory Work in Physics. Edited by A. N. Zilberman, 324 pp., 225 figs., State Educational-Pedagogical Publishing House, M., 1938, price 5 rub. 45 kop. (bound); print run 10,000.

The book contains a systematic collection of the basic tasks of the physics practicum for students of the first two years of pedagogical institutes. The first chapter gives the fundamental concepts of the theory of error of observations. All problems are supplied with a brief exposition of the theory, an indication of the procedure for carrying them out and recording them, as well as several control questions. At the end of the book are placed tables of the principal physical constants and auxiliary tables.

7. ZHDANOV G. S. and UMANSKII Ya. S., X-rayography of Metals, Part Two (with the participation of A. I. Lyubimtsev, P. G. Orlov, and Ya. P. Selisskii), 388 pp., 202 figs., GONTI, Chief Editorial Office of Literature on Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metallurgy, M.—L. 1938, price 6 rub.; bound 1 rub. 50 kop.; print run 5000.

The book is intended as a teaching aid for students of metallurgy. Contents (by chapters): I — Radiographic examination of materials and articles made from them by X-rays (5–45), II — X-ray spectral analysis (46–83), III — Special methods of structural analysis (84–140), IV — Structural X-ray analysis of metals and alloys. Single-component systems (141–212), V — Structural analysis of metals and alloys. Two-component systems (213–241), VI — X-ray analysis of processes occurring during heat treatment of alloys (242–297).

8. MIKHELSON V. A., Prof., Physics, Volume One, Mechanics, Molecular Physics, Thermodynamics, 9th ed., revised and supplemented, 335 pp., 197 figs., GONTI, Editorial Office of Technical-Theoretical Literature, M.—L. 1938, price 5 rub. 25 kop.; bound 1 rub. 50 kop.; print run 20,000.

9. PENNEY V., VAN VLECK and SHERMAN A., Quantum Theory of Valency. Translated from the English by S. Ya. Pshezhetskii, edited by Prof. Ya. K. Syrkin, 176 pp., 14 + 16 figs., GONTI, Chief Editorial Office of Chemical Literature, M., 1938, price 5 rub.; bound 1 rub. 50 kop.; print run 4000.

Contents (by chapters): V. Penney, Quantum Theory of Valence: I—Introduction (9–16), II—Interaction of Two Hydrogen Atoms (16–29), III—Method of Molecular Orbits (29–40), IV—Method of Localized Pairs (40–59), V—Energy of Activation and Resonance (59–74); Van Vleck and A. Sherman, Quantum Theory of Valence: I—General Survey (77–83), II—Diatomic Molecules (83–111), III—Polyatomic Molecules by the Heitler–London–Slater–Pauling Method (111–148), IV—Polyatomic Molecules by the Method of Molecular Orbits (148–165).

1. POSPELOV A. P., Special Methodology in Physics, IV + 70 pp., 40 figs. (GUUZ NKTP, Methodological Office for Industrial Academies under the All-Union Industrial Academy named after I. V. Stalin), Publishing Sector of the All-Union Industrial Academy named after I. V. Stalin, Moscow, 1938, price and print run not indicated (mimeographed).

The brochure consists of two sections: “Introduction” (1–10) and “Methodology of Presenting the Section on Mechanics” (11–70).

1. SAKHAROV D. I. and KOSMINKOV I. S., Collection of Problems in Physics, 208 pp., 208 drawings, State Educational-Pedagogical Publishing House, Moscow, 1938, price 2 rubles 50 kopecks, print run 15,000.

The book consists of questions and problems from all sections of experimental physics. The sections on molecular physics and electricity are represented more fully in it. The problems have varying degrees of difficulty, this difficulty being to a greater degree of a physical than of a mathematical character. The book is intended as a teaching aid for students of physics and mathematics faculties of pedagogical institutes, but may also be used in universities and higher technical educational institutions.

1. SEGAL E. F., engineer, An Apparatus Demonstrating Resonance Phenomena and the Basic Laws of Free and Forced Oscillations of a System, Methodological guide to the aid, 10 pp., 3 drawings, Techuchposobie—GUUZ NKTP, Leningrad, 1938, Free supplement to aid No. 1129, print run 500.

2. SURIN E. L., engineer, Motion of a Body along a Dead Loop, Methodological guide to the aid, 10 pp., 4 drawings, Techuchposobie—GUUZ NKTP, Leningrad, 1938, Free supplement to aid No. 754, print run 500.

The brochures describe the purpose of the aids, their construction, and the methodology for using the aids.

1. FABRIKANT N. Ya., prof., Course of Aerodynamics for Aviation and Aeronautical Higher Educational Institutions, Part One, 384 pp., 203 figs., GONTI, Editorial Office of Technical-Theoretical Literature, Moscow—Leningrad, 1938, price 6 rubles, bound 1 ruble 50 kopecks, print run 4000.

The book combines the presentation of many questions of airplane aerodynamics and airship aerodynamics on the basis of common sections. Contents (by chapters): I—Introduction. Basic hypotheses and their application (9–62), II—Fundamentals of the general kinematics of a fluid (63–184), III—Determination of the velocity field in flow around an airship hull (185–238), IV—Distribution of pressures on the surface of the airship hull and of the principal appendages. Distribution of longitudinal and transverse aerodynamic loads (239–283), V—Dynamics of an ideal fluid (284–323), VI—Force action on a body moving in an ideal fluid. Method of attached masses and its application to the calculation of aerodynamic loads (324–384).

1. Physical Dictionary, editor-in-chief Prof. P. N. Belyakov, Volume Four, Fall—Loose Bodies, 1184 columns, 726 figures, 2 tables, ONTI, Main Editorial Office of Technical Encyclopedias and Dictionaries, Moscow, 1938, without price (subscription edition; 80 rubles), print run 40,000.

An annotation for this edition was printed in issue 4, vol. XVII, of the journal Advances in the Physical Sciences for 1937.

1. SHEFFERZ KLEMENS. Theoretical Physics, Volume III, part two, Optics. Translated from the German by G. M. Kaito, N. N. Malova and E. L. Starokadomskaya, edited by Prof. K. F. Teodorchik, 536 pp., 255 figures in the text and on 5 inserts, GONTI, Editorial Office of Technical-Theoretical Literature, Moscow—Leningrad, 1938, price 10 rubles, binding 1 ruble 50 kopecks, print run 5000.

Contents (by chapters): VII—Optics of completely transparent media: reflection, refraction, polarization (3—59), VIII—Optics of opaque (conducting) media: metal optics (60—85), IX—Crystal optics (86—147), X—Interference (148—202), XI—Geometrical optics and diffraction (203—291), XII—Electron theory and dispersion (292—378), XIII—Theory of radiation (379—433), XIV—Theory of relativity (434—523).

1. SCHMID E. and BOAS W. Plasticity of Crystals, especially Metallic Ones. Translated from the German by M. L. Shaskolskaya, edited by Prof. A. V. Shubnikov, 316 pp., 222 figures, ONTI, Editorial Office of Technical-Theoretical Literature, Moscow—Leningrad, 1938, price 8 rubles 50 kopecks, binding 1 ruble 50 kopecks, print run 3500.

The book brings together a large amount of experimental material on questions of the strength and plasticity of single crystals and polycrystalline systems. Most of the book is devoted to metallic crystals. Contents (by sections): I—Fundamental facts from crystallography (10—21), II—Elasticity of crystals (21—28), III—Growing crystals (28—38), IV—Determination of the orientation of crystals (38—56), V—Geometry of the mechanism of deformation of crystals (56—74), VI—Plasticity and strength of metallic crystals (75—205), VII—Plasticity and strength of ionic crystals (205—238), VIII—Theory of plasticity and strength of crystals (239—256), IX—Explanation of the properties of polycrystalline technical material on the basis of the behavior of single crystals (256—287).

b) Proceedings of institutes

1. Collection of Scientific Papers of the Department of Metallurgy of the Moscow Institute of Non-Ferrous Metals. Edited by Prof.-Dr. A. A. Bochvar. Issue No. 5, 96 pp. with figures, ONTI, Main Editorial Office of Literature on Non-Ferrous Metallurgy, Moscow—Leningrad, 1938, price 2 rubles 50 kopecks, print run 1000.

Contents: Assoc. Prof., Cand. F. A. Borin and Assoc. Prof., Cand. I. P. Velichko, On the problem of investigating newly formed alloys (4—21); Assoc. Prof., Cand. F. A. Borin, The influence of the dispersity of metallic particles of alloys on their solubility in acids (21—31); Assoc. Prof., Cand. A. Ya. Ulyanov, Investigation of the features of recrystallization of electrolytic zinc (31—40); Prof.-Dr. A. A. Bochvar and Eng. M. V. Zakharov, On quantitative relationships between the composition of alloys and strengthening during heat treatment (41—45); Prof.-Dr. A. A. Bochvar and Eng. N. G. Vagina, On the question of the conditions for the formation of columnar structures (45—48); Prof.-Dr. A. A. Bochvar and Eng. A. I. Egorova, On the possibility of applying heat treatment to antifriction ...

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2—3. Proceedings of the All-Union Scientific-Research Institute of Metrology, Issue 17 (33), Investigations in the Field of X-ray Metrology, edited by Prof. I. V. Poroikov, 70 pp. with figs., ONTI, L.—M., 1938, price 1 rub. 5 kop., print run 500.

Contents: I. V. Poroikov and K. K. Aglintsev, On reproducing the roentgen with the aid of a standard measuring device (5–9), K. K. Aglintsev, Analysis of the ionic regime in ionization chambers (9–31), I. V. Poroikov and Z. P. Liseeva, On the question of applying the Geiger–Müller counter in roentgenometry (31–37), K. K. Aglintsev, On finding the form of the current and voltage curve in X-ray installations by ionization measurements (38–40), I. V. Poroikov and Z. P. Liseeva, A new method of using a string electrometer in a compensation circuit (40–47), I. V. Poroikov and K. K. Aglintsev, On the question of determining exposure time by a dosimetric method (47–52), I. V. Poroikov and Z. P. Liseeva, The use of an electron tube for measuring small dose rates of X-ray radiation (52–58), K. K. Aglintsev, Dosimetric investigation of copper-oxide photoelements (58–62), Z. P. Liseeva and I. A. Bozhko, Investigation of a photoelectric dosimeter KhRROI (63–69).

Issue 18 (34), Magnetic Investigations and Measurements, edited by Prof. E. G. Shramkov, 200 pp. with figs., GONTI, L.—M., 1938, price 4 rub. 75 kop., print run 400.

Contents: E. G. Shramkov and E. T. Chernyshev, Methods and apparatus for magnetic testing of materials for permanent magnets (6–32), G. K. Yagola and E. T. Chernyshev, Determination of the coercive force in an open magnetic circuit (33–54), N. G. Zuev, Application of a magnetron for measuring the intensity of the magnetic field (55–87), E. G. Shramkov, On the question of the theory of the wattmeter method of measuring hysteresis losses and Foucault currents (88–94), B. M. Yanovskii, A portable magnetometer for determining the magnetic permeability of rocks (95–107), N. I. Spiridonovich, Magnetic properties and magnetic components of rocks (107–154), V. M. Yanovskii, On the question of the methodology of absolute magnetic measurements (154–167), B. M. Yanovskii, Magnetographs (167–184), B. M. Yanovskii, A new magnetic system for magneto-electric measuring instruments (184–189), G. E. Egorov, Measurement in an Einstein-type apparatus for specimens of reduced mass (189–198).

b) Physical Journals

1. Acta Physicochimica URSS, Editor E. Schpolsky, Vol. IX, No. 1, 1938. Pages 1—208 with figs., Published by the Academy of Sciences of the URSS, Moscow, 1938, without price.

Contents: N. Bach and A. Gilman, The Electrokinetic Potential at Gas-Liquid Interfaces. I (1—26), A. Gilman and N. Bach, The Electrokinetic Potential at Gas-Solution Interfaces. II (27—38), A. Ksenofontov, M. Proskurnin and Gorodetzkaja, Capacity of a Canting Mercury Electrode in Solutions of Capillary-Active Organic Substances (39—44), A. Gorodetzkaja and M. Proskurnin, Capacity of the Solid Mercury Electrode (45—50), A. Achmatov, Sorption of Long-Chain Aliphatic Compounds from Surface Films by Solid Disperse Phase. I (51—68), A. Achmatov, Sorption of Long-Chain Aliphatic Compounds from Surface Films by Solid Disperse Phase. II (69—88), M. Wolarowitsch und J. Jerochin, Über die Schichtendicke des Dispersionsmittels in einer plastischen Glimmersuspension (89—92), P. Kohanenko, On the Mechanism of Catalytic Reactions. I (93—102), O. Blank, On the Influence of Temperature on the Absorption Spectra of Solid Solutions of Samarium (103—110), V. Zwetkoff, Über die Lichtzerstreuung in anisotropen Flüssigkeiten. I (111—129), V. Zwetkoff, Über die Lichtzerstreuung in anisotropen Flüssigkeiten. II (130—140), W. Stern, B. Kravetz et A. Sokolik, L’auto-inflammation de mélanges gazeux aux retards courts. II (141—162), M. Poljakow und I. Neumark, Zur Frage über die Natur der Halbinsel der Knallgasentzündung (163—185), M. Poljakow and A. Korneieva, Kinetics of Slow Combustion of Methane at Low Pressures (186—196), A. Ganguli, On Hydrous Oxide Hydrosols and Gels (197—202), Letters to the Editor (197—201).

2—3. Reports of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, New Series, Managing Editor Acad. A. E. Fersman, Vol. XX, No. 1, pp. 1—72 with figs., Publishing House of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, M., price 3 rub., circulation 3000.

Among the articles: I. Bernstein, On fluctuations near the periodic motion of an auto-oscillatory system (11—16), S. I. Krechmer and S. N. Rzhevkin, Direct observation of Rayleigh waves under total internal reflection (17—20), M. Kozodaev and G. Latyshev, Images of the Geiger-Müller counter pulse (21—23), M. Kozodaev, On a single-tube circuit for the Geiger-Müller counter (25—26).

Vol. XX, No. 2—3, pp. 73—230 with figs., price 6 rub., circulation 3500.

Among the articles: N. V. Zvolinsky and P. M. Riz, Torsion of an elongated prismatic bar (101—103), corresponding member of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR V. S. Ignatovsky, On grating theory. I (105—108), N. Malkin, On the propagation of heat in a multilayer medium (109—111), A. I. Alikhanov and V. P. Dzhelepov, Spectrum of positrons of the active thorium deposit (113—114), A. I. Alikhanov and V. P. Dzhelepov, Spectrum of positrons emitted upon illumination by γ-rays of ThC″ (115—116), E. Kondorsky, Magnetization of ferromagnets subjected to tension, as a function of the character of the increase of the magnetic field (117—120), V. I. Likhov and V. I. Pavlov, A method for increasing constant-current voltage with the use of capacitors (121—124), M. Markov, Inelastic scattering of photons by nuclei with pair production (125—127).

4—5. Journal of Technical Physics, Managing Editor Acad. A. F. Ioffe, Vol. VIII, issue 10 (May 30), pp. 883—982 with figs. (People’s Commissariat of Education of the RSFSR), ONTI, L.—M., 1938, price 1 rub. 75 kop., circulation 2740.

Contents: A. D. Mikhailov, Investigation of the motion of a liquid by an optical method (885–897). I. T. Sokolov, Application of short-focus optics to the study of ultrasonic fields in liquids (898–900). I. T. Sokolov, The effect of ultrasound on supercooled water (901–902). V. K. Ioffe, On the limiting sensitivity of a microphone-transducer (903–905). S. P. Alekseev, An absorbent for lining the tubing of the second stage of the Moscow metro (906–909). A. A. Kharkov and K. A. Volopyanov, Silicate glasses in fields of ultrasonic frequency (910–914). Z. A. Ioffe, Paper for chemical recording of electric current and stiktography (915–919). M. S. Zeltser, Obtaining thermoelements for receiving radiant energy by evaporation (920–923). L. I. Kramp and M. A. Yuriev, Red light filters for optical pyrometers (924–929). F. L. Burmistrov, Manufacture of large precise scales and grids by photographic means (930–934). E. G. Shvidkovskii, Measurement of the thermal conductivity of metals by the Angström method (935–947). G. P. Ivantsov, On the theory of the unsteady heat flow in a rectangular parallelepiped and prism (948–959). K. Teodorovich, Types of motions of controlled servomechanism relays (960–967). Criticism and discussion (968–971). Bibliography (972–982).

Volume VIII, issue 11, (June 15), pp. 983–1085, with figures, print run 2740.

Contents: K. D. Sinelnikov, A. K. Valter, A. Ya. Taranov, V. A. Petukhov and V. S. Gumenyuk, A high-voltage discharge tube for 3,000,000 volts (985–993). N. S. Khlebnikov, The influence of gases on the secondary emission of certain metals (994–1013). A. I. Dyatkin and I., Distribution of the energy of secondary electrons emitted by a complex cesium cathode (1014–1022). N. S. Zaitsev and N. S. Khlebnikov. Certain questions in the technology of oxygen-silver-cesium photocathodes (1023–1033). V. Klyarfeld and L. Guseva, Breakdown voltage in mercury vapor (1034–1039). Z. A. Ioffe, Active leathers for stiktography (1040–1047). A. E. Brokhanov, Rest and recrystallization of copper after rolling (1048–1058). L. I. Kramp and M. A. Yuriev, Determination of the emissivity of boron carbide (1059–1066). A. F. Chudnovskii, Dependence of the temperature-conductivity coefficient of dispersed bodies on humidity (1067–1070). A. V. Kurten and A. F. Chudnovskii, Foundations of a universal method for determining the thermal constants of dispersed bodies (1071–1074). I. M. Tetelbaum, Determination of maximum stresses in vibrating cantilever specimens carrying a concentrated mass (1075–1080). Bibliography (1081–1085).

1. Izvestiya 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), responsible editor Academician A. E. Fersman, 1938, No. 3, Materials of the meeting of the Physics Group of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR and of the Bureau for Electrical Insulation, devoted to dielectrics, December 27–29, 1937, Moscow. — Materials of the sessions of the Physics Group of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, devoted to questions of atomic and molecular spectroscopy, January 27–28, 1938, Moscow, pp. 257–412, with figures in the text and on 3 plates, Publishing House of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, Moscow, 1938, price 6 rubles, print run 2600.

Contents: Speech of Comrade I. V. Stalin at the reception in the Kremlin of workers of the higher school on May 17, 1938 (259–260), V. M. Mo-

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1. Technical Physics of the USSR, Editor A. Joffe, Vol. V, No 6, Pages 411—476 with Figs., Academy of Sciences Press, Moscow — Leningrad, 1938, without price, edition 750.

Contents: P. Kobeko, E. Kuvshinski and N. Shishkin, An Investigation of the Amorphous State. XIII (413—424), B. Klarfeld and L. Guseva, Breakdown Voltage in Mercury Vapour (425—430), F. Burmistov, The Photographic Production of Large Precision Scales and Graticules (431—436), B. Alexandrov and H. Courtener, Méthode binaire pour la détermination des constantes de rayonnement (437—446), A. Agapov and G. Gersuni, On the Frequency of Alternating Current and the Pitch of the Tone During Electrical Stimulation on the Auditory Apparatus (447—462), D. Nasilov and Kh. Pogosjan, On the Role of Meteorological Processes in Radio Measurements (463—464), A. Guchmann, Zur Frage über den Zusammenhang zwischen Warmeaustausch und Widerstand bei turbulenter Strömung (465—472), R. Shtyllas-Sorokin and V. Jevdokimov, On the Dielectric Constant of NH₄Cl and NH₄F at the Transition Points (473), A. Alexandrov, A Conference on Problems of Insulation (474—476).

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

1. Aptekman M., The seventieth anniversary of helium, Vestnik znaniya, No. 5, 63—67, 1938.

2. Bartenev A. G., Vacuum method for testing optical instruments for degree of tightness, Optiko-mekhanicheskaya promyshlennost’, 8, No. 4 (84), 1—5, 1938.

3. Barkhatov A. N., Magnetic storms, Nauka i zhizn’, No. 5, 20—23, 1938.

4. Brown J. L., Comparison of two methods of spectral sensitometry, Kinofotokhimpromyshlennost’, 4, No. 5, 52—55, 1938.

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