Annotated Index of Literature on the Physical Sciences Published from December 16, 1937 to January 31, 1938*

a) Books and Pamphlets

1. Barkhausen, H., Dr., Electron Tubes and Their Application in Technology, Vol. II, Amplifiers, translated from the 4th German edition by engineer I. V. Ash, 286 pp., 127 figs., State Publishing House for Communications Engineering. Moscow, 1937, price 8 rub. 50 kopecks in binding, print run 5000.

The second volume covers the entire field of amplification, beginning with the amplification of negligibly small powers, which cannot be detected at all without amplification, and ending with the very large powers, on the order of several hundred kilowatts, which are used, for example, in radio-broadcast transmitters. The first section of the book is devoted to the theory of tubes, the second to the theory of circuits, and the third to grid current.

1. Baskakov, Yu. N.; Kaganov, I. L.; Kasatkin, A. S.; Levin, M. I.; Lomonosov, V. Yu.; Markovich, I. M.; Perekalin, M. A.; Polivanov, K. M.; Reim, F. O.; and Solov’ev, S. M., A Course in Theoretical Electrical Engineering, under the general editorship of Kaganov, I. L., Kasatkin, A. S., and Perekalin, M. A., 564 pp. with figs., ONTI, Main Editorial Office for Power-Engineering Literature, Moscow—Leningrad, 1937, price 11 rub., binding 2 rub., print run 8000.

The authors set themselves the goal of presenting the basic theoretical questions of electrical engineering in such a way that the physical side of the processes considered would not be obscured by complex mathematical derivations, while at the same time the exposition would remain strictly scientific. Contents (by chapters): I — Direct Current (13–63), II — Electric Field (64–106), III — Magnetic Field (107–196), IV — Simple Alternating-Current Circuit (197–238), V — Symbolic Method (239–256), VI — Graphical Methods (257–270), VII — Investigation of Complex Alternating-Current Circuits (271–288), VIII — Polyphase Currents (289–344), IX — Nonsinusoidal Currents (345–386), X — Alternating-Current Circuits Containing Iron (387–434), XI — A Universal Alternating-Current Circuit and the Circular Diagram (435–452), XII — Circuits with Distributed Constants (453–477), XIII — Transient Phenomena in Circuits with Lumped Constants (478–536), XIV — Transient Processes in Circuits with Distributed Constants (537–559). The book is intended as a textbook for power-engineering higher technical institutions.

1. Bragg, W., On the Nature of Things, translated from the English by P. S. Tartakovsky and B. N. Finkelstein, 240 pp., 112 figs. Popular-science series, Publishing House of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, Moscow—Leningrad, 1937, price 4 rub., binding 1 rub., print run 10,225.

* Publications marked with an asterisk are described on the basis of advance copies, before these publications have gone on sale.

The author has set himself the goal of expounding the latest discoveries in the field of physics. The contents of the book (by lectures): I—On atoms, of which matter is built (5–42), II—On the nature of gases (43–79), III—On the nature of liquids (80–111), IV—On the nature of crystals, Diamond (112–155), V—On the nature of crystals, Ice and snow (156–196), VI—On the nature of crystals, Metals (197–238). The book is based on lectures delivered by the author for a youth audience.

1. VORONTSOV-VEL’YAMINOV B., Laplace, 282 pp. with drawings, figures, and portraits, Series “Lives of Remarkable People,” 23–24 (119–120) issue, Journal and Newspaper Association, M., 1937, price 2 rub. 25 kop., print run 50,000.

Biography of the famous French astronomer, physicist, mathematician, and mechanic Laplace, who was the author of one of the first classical cosmogonic hypotheses. The book gives an account of the essence and significance of Laplace’s most important works.

1. GRUSHVITSKY V. E., Physicochemical Analysis in Halurgy, edited by Prof. V. P. Il’insky, 200 pp., 126 drawings, ONTI, Khimteoret., L., 1937, price 4 rub., print run 1200.

The book systematizes material relating to salt equilibria in aqueous solutions. It is devoted to the exposition of the theory of heterogeneous equilibria as applied to the understanding and calculation of halurgical processes.

1. GULLIKSEN F. G. and VEDDER E. G., Industrial Electronics, translated from the English by Eng. L. S. Goldfarb and V. V. Solodovnikov, 212 pp., 239 figs., ONTI, Main Editorial Board of Power Engineering Literature, M.—L., 1937, price 3 rub. 25 kop., binding 75 kop., print run 7000.

The book, which is a textbook for power-engineering higher educational institutions, describes most of the more important modern applications of electronic devices in industry. For each type of application, one of the existing circuits is considered in detail as an example. Contents (by parts): I—Electronic devices (9–34). II—Basic electronic circuits (34–58). III—Electronic control-and-measuring apparatus (59–151), VI—Electronic regulators (151–209).

1. DVINYANINOV V. A., Hydraulic Press, 14 pp., 9 drawings, Series of practical guides to educational visual aids, No. 24, People’s Commissariat of Education of the RSFSR, Uchpedgiz, M., 1937, price 30 kop., print run 4000.

The brochure describes the purpose of the device, the principle of operation of the hydraulic press, its construction, preparation of the press for work, its operation in compression, bending, and rupture, care of the press, and its acceptance inspection. (Price of the device: 279 rub.)

1. ZHARKOV N. S., Model of a Rotating Coil, 24 pp., 12 drawings, Series of practical guides to educational visual aids, No. 23, People’s Commissariat of Education of the RSFSR, Uchpedgiz, M., 1937, price 35 kop., print run 7000.

2. ZHARKOV N. S., Ruhmkorff Rheostat, 8 pp., 5 drawings, Series of practical guides to educational visual aids, No. 20, People’s Commissariat of Education of the RSFSR, Uchpedgiz, without year and place, price 15 kop., print run 20,000.

The brochures describe the purpose of the devices, the principle of their operation, the construction of the devices, experiments with them, and the rules for acceptance inspection. (Price of the first device: 44 rub.; of the second—18–20 rub.)

1. ZHUKOVSKY N. E., Prof., Complete Works, Volume I, General Mechanics, edited by Prof. A. P. Kotelnikov, with a biographical sketch compiled by Prof. V. V. Golubev,

636 pp. with figs. and 1 portrait (Central Aerohydrodynamic Institute named after Prof. N. E. Zhukovsky, Commission for the Publication of the Works of Prof. N. E. Zhukovsky), ONTI, Main Editorial Office of Aviation Literature, M.—L., 1937, no price (subscription edition), bound, print run 3000.

Among the articles: On one special case of the motion of a material point (60–64), On the collision of bodies (72–78), On the question of the greatest impact (79–85), The relation between questions on the motion of a material point and on the equilibrium of a flexible string (86–90), On the principle of least action (91–98), On the question of the motion of a material point under the attraction of one and two centers (104–109), On the stability of motion, [Doctoral dissertation] (110–208), On the influence of oscillations of the rod on the time of pendulum swing (209–216), On the impact of absolutely rigid bodies, Article one and article two (241–262), On the mean value of the kinetic potential (271–274), Elementary theory of gyroscopes (275–286), Determination of the force function for a given family of trajectories (293–309), On a new apparatus for determining the moments of inertia of bodies (312–314), Hess’s gyroscopic pendulum (332–351), On the gyroscopic sphere of J. C. Bobylev (352–369), On the motion of a pendulum with friction at the suspension point (379–384), Geometric interpretation of the case considered by S. V. Kovalevskaya of the motion of a heavy rigid body about a fixed point (384–432), The condition of equilibrium of a rigid body resting on a fixed plane by some small area and capable of moving along this plane with friction (433–449), A new gyroscopic apparatus (452–454), Model of Hess’s pendulum (455–460), Analogy of two problems of mechanics (478–489), On the motion of a material pseudospherical figure over the surface of a pseudosphere (430–539), Geometric interpretation of the theory of motion of the poles of the rotation of the Earth over its surface (540–565), Reduction of dynamical problems on a kinematic chain to problems on a lever (566–617).

11. ZHUKOVSKY N. E., Prof., Collected Works. Volume V, Vortices, Theory of the Wing, Aviation, edited by Prof. A. P. Kotelnikov, 492 pp. with figs. and 1 portrait (Central Aerohydrodynamic Institute named after Prof. N. E. Zhukovsky, Commission for the Publication of the Works of Prof. N. E. Zhukovsky), ONTI, Main Editorial Office of Aviation Literature, M.—L., 1937, no price (subscription edition), bound, print run 3000.

This volume contains works of fundamental significance for aviation. In a number of them the theorem on the pressure of a plane flow upon a body being flowed around is proved, known as N. E. Zhukovsky’s theorem. Among the articles: On soaring birds (7–47), On the joining of free vortices (48–71), Geometric investigation of Kutta flow (163–203), Determination of the pressure of a plane-parallel fluid flow on a contour which in the limit passes into a segment of a straight line (258–268), The aerodynamics laboratory at the Applied Mechanics Office of Moscow University (269–280), Dynamics of aeroplanes in elementary exposition, Articles one and two (340–405), Vortex theory of frontal resistance, given by Prof. Karman, Articles one and two (406–430, 473–480), Aerodynamic calculation of aeroplanes (450–472), Theory of pilots (481–484).

12. IVANOV A. Ya., Production of Electrical Measurements, Reference Manual, 200 pp., 128 figs., ONTI, Main Editorial Office of Energy Literature, L.—M., 1937, price 2 rub., print run 8000.

Contents (by chapters): I—General part (5–21), II—Circuits of internal connections (22–54), III—Measuring transformers (55–79), IV—Measurement production (80–85), V—Measuring circuits (86–140), VI—“Artificial” measuring circuits (141–163), VII—General instructions for checking instruments (164–170), VIII—Measurement of resistances (171–188).

1. KABLKOV I. A., GAPON E. N., GRINDEL M. A., Physical and Colloid Chemistry, Second, corrected and supplemented ed., under the general editorship of Honored Prof. I. A. Kablukov, textbook for agricultural higher educational institutions, 575 pp., 229 figs., OGIZ, State Publishing House of Kolkhoz and Sovkhoz Literature, Moscow, 1937, price 8 rub. 25 kop., binding 2 rub., print run 10,000.

Contents (by chapters): I—Elements of the doctrine of the structure of matter (3–22), II—The doctrine of aggregate states (23–64), III—Basic laws of thermodynamics (65–90), IV—Thermochemistry (91–130), V—Dilute solutions (131–155), VI—Kinetic properties of dispersed systems (156–163), VII—Rate of chemical reactions (164–186), VIII—The doctrine of chemical equilibrium (187–217), IX—Motion of ions in an electric field (218–284), X—Electromotive forces (285–363), XI—Colloid-dispersed systems and their preparation (364–384), XII—Optical properties of colloidal systems (285–306), XIII—Electrical properties of colloidal systems (397–413), XIV—Adsorption (414–455), XV—Theory of colloidal solutions (456–505), XVI—Changes in the state of colloidal systems (506–544), XVII—Gels, or jellies (545–563), XVIII—Osmotic pressure of colloidal solutions (564–567).

1. KALIKHMAN L. E., The Influence of Profile Shape on Frictional Resistance. A Study of a Turbulent Boundary Layer in the Region of Separation, 80 pp. with figs., Proceedings of the Central Aero-Hydrodynamic Institute named after Prof. N. E. Zhukovsky. Issue 333, Institute edition, Moscow, 1937, price 2 rub. 50 kop., print run 1000.

The work presents a method for calculating the frictional resistance of wing profiles and determining the point of separation of the turbulent boundary layer of a wing profile. The theoretical distribution of friction intensity on the wing surface obtained as a result of calculation by this method for the turbulent boundary layer practically coincides with the experimental one.

1. KATZ I. R., X-ray Diffraction of High-Molecular Substances, Colloids, Animal and Plant Tissues, translated from the German under the editorship of Prof. A. I. Rabinovich, 327 pp., 187 figs., ONTI, Main Editorial Office of Chemical Literature, Moscow, 1937, price 7 rub., binding 1 rub. 50 kop., print run 2000.

The monograph contains an original survey of the application of the author’s methods and of those obtained with their aid. Contents (by sections): I—Introduction (13–17), II—Experimental method of X-ray diffraction (18–81), III—Results of X-ray analysis of individual groups of high-molecular substances (82–197), IV—Polymorphism, swelling, and extensibility of high-molecular substances (198–239), V—X-ray diffraction as a method for studying high-molecular colloids (240–272), VI—X-ray diffraction as a method for studying the fine structure of muscles, nerves, and other organs (273–284), VII—Advice for carrying out small X-ray investigations in the field of high-molecular substances and colloids (285–299), VIII—Application of X-ray diffraction of high-molecular substances to technical problems (300–309).

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16. KITAIGORODSKII A. I., Introductory Chapters in X-ray Structural Analysis, Part II, 116 pp. with drawings. (Moscow State University named after M. N. Pokrovskii, Faculty of Physics), without publisher, city, or price, print run 188 (mimeographed).

Contents (by chapters): I — Supplement to Laue’s theory (1–8), II — Concept of the dynamic theory of interferences (8–15), III — Lauegram, field of indices (15–28), IV — Intensity of X-ray interferences (29–52), V — Atomic factor (52–69), VI — Temperature factor (69–94), VII — Chemical composition and structure of crystals (95–110).

17. KRUGER M. Ya. and KULIZHNOV B. M., Design of Optico-Mechanical Instruments, 326 pp., 403 figs., ONTI, Main Editorial Office of Machine-Building and Tractor Literature, L.–M., 1937, price 4 rub. 40 kop., binding 1 rub. 60 kop., print run 3000.

The first part of the book sets forth general information on the designs of optical instruments, requirements for designs, questions of tolerances and accuracy in the operation of instruments, methods of preliminary calculation of the accuracy of an instrument, a survey of materials used in optico-mechanical instrument making, and a number of practical instructions and suggestions for the designer. The second part of the book considers typical parts and mechanisms of optical instruments.

18. KUZNETSOV V. D., Honored Worker of Science, Doctor, Prof., Physics of the Solid State, second edition, newly revised, Volume I, compiled with the participation of V. A. Zhdanov, N. F. Kunin and D. D. Saratovkin, 9 + 554 pp., 451 figs., Krasnoe Znamya Publishing House, Tomsk, 1937, price 22 rub. (bound), print run 3150.

Contents (by chapters): I — Basic information on crystallography (1–54), II — Formation of crystals, or crystallization (55–114), III — Influence of various factors on crystallization, Solubility, Electrocrystallization (115–155), IV — Real crystal, Polymorphism, Crystalloluminescence (156–218), V — Artificial production of crystals from solutions and melts (219–254), VI — Some questions of the theory of the crystal lattice (255–368), VII — Surface energy of crystals (369–418), VIII — Hardness (419–497), IX — External friction (498–537). The entire edition is to comprise 3 volumes.

19. LOITSYANSKII L. G., Prof. and LUR’E A. I., Prof., Course of Theoretical Mechanics, Part I, Statics, Kinematics, 342 pp., 350 figs., ONTI, Main Editorial Office of Technical-Theoretical Literature, L.–M., 1937, price 5 rub. 50 kop., binding 1 rub. 50 kop., print run 10,000.

The course has been compiled in accordance with the requirements of programs of higher technical educational institutions. It adopts the vector method of exposition, with the minimum necessary information from vector calculus presented in the course of the exposition.

20. MOGILEVSKII B., Humphry Davy, 168 pp. with figs., portraits and 1 insert, series “Lives of Remarkable People,” Journal and Newspaper Association, issue 16 (112), M., 1937, price 1 rub. 50 kop., print run 35,000.

A biography of the famous English chemist and physicist Humphry Davy, who left a significant mark in the history of science. Under his guidance Michael Faraday began his scientific work.

21. MYASNIKOV L. L., Acoustic Measurements, 132 pp., 93 figs., ONTI, Main Editorial Office of Energy Literature, L.–M., 1937, price 2 rub., print run 5000.

The book contains an exposition of the principles and methods of acoustic measurements relating to electroacoustic apparatus, repro-

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the propagation of sound in enclosed rooms and open space, and also on questions of recording and analyzing sound. Contents (by chapters): I — Introduction (3–10), II — Optical methods (10–19), III — Rayleigh disk and radiometer (20–29), IV — Sound interferometers (29–40), V — Measuring microphones (40–63), VI — Compensation methods for measuring sound pressure and acoustic resistance with the aid of a microphone (63–79), VII — Sound analysis (79–98), VIII — Recorders (98–110), IX — Investigation of sounding bodies (110–125).

22. ROMANTSOV I. I., A Guide to Laboratory Exercises in Physics, introduction and editing by Prof. G. I. Pokrovsky, 135 pp., 63 figs. Military Engineering Academy of the RKKA named after V. V. Kuibyshev, Academy Press, Moscow, 1937, no price, print run 500.

The guide contains 40 problems covering all the principal sections of the physics course. Problems relating to complex physical phenomena are preceded by theoretical information. At the end of the book tables of physical constants are appended.

23. KHALFIN A. M., Mechanical Electronic Television, 320 pp., 52 figs. State Publishing House for Radio Questions, Moscow, 1937, price 5 rubles 50 kopecks (bound), print run 10,000.

Much attention in the book is devoted to the physical interpretation of numerous phenomena underlying radio devices used in television. The book contains two parts—theoretical and practical. It is intended for radio amateurs.

24. KHRISTENKO V. Ya., engineer, Harmonic Analysis of Experimental Periodic Functions, 92 + 7 pp., 33 + 15 plates, Tomsk Electromechanical Institute of Transport Engineers, Krasnoye Znamya Publishing House, Tomsk, 1937, price 3 rubles, print run 2125.

The author has made a survey, systematization, and critical evaluation of various computational methods for determining the higher harmonics and the coefficients of expansion in a Fourier series. These methods are applicable in the investigation of various physical processes in cases where one has to deal with graphically specified periodic functions obtained either with the aid of various recording instruments or by means of geometric constructions.

25. CHMUTOV K. V., Technique of Physicochemical Research, 308 pp., 232 figs. ONTI, Main Editorial Office of Chemical Literature, Moscow, 1937, price 3 rubles 75 kopecks, binding 1 ruble 50 kopecks, print run 4000.

The book contains instructions on setting up experiments in certain fields of physical chemistry. Contents (by chapters): I — High temperatures (7–29), II — Thermostats for medium temperatures (30–53), III — Thermostats for low temperatures (54–60), IV — Temperature measurement (61–88), V — High vacuum (89–126), VI — Vacuum measurement (127–147), VII — Work with gases (148–173), VIII — Electronic devices (174–204), IX — Laboratory electrical engineering (205–218), X — Photography (219–239), XI — Work with glass (240–261), XII — Work with metal (262–280), XIII — Miscellaneous work (281–301). The book is intended for students of higher educational institutions and technical colleges and for scientific workers beginning independent experimental work.

26. SHRAMKOV E. G., Prof. (editor), Electrical and Magnetic Measurements, general course, 668 pp., 653 figs. ONTI, Main Editorial Office of Energy Literature, Leningrad–Moscow, 1937, price 13 rubles 50 kopecks, binding 2 rubles, print run 5000.

The book covers all three areas of electrical-measurement technology: methods of measurement, electrical-measuring instruments, and laboratory practice, with chief attention devoted to the theory of electrical-measurement technology. The book reflects contemporary achievements in electrical-measurement technology both in the USSR and abroad. The book is intended as a textbook and teaching aid for students of power-engineering and electrotechnical specializations. It may serve as a reference manual for engineers and workers in factory laboratories.

*27. SHULEIKIN V. V., Physics of the Sea, Vol. II, Acoustics of the Sea, Molecular Physics of the Sea, Biophysics of the Sea, Technical Physics of the Sea. 362 pp., 208 figs., ONTI, Main Editorial Board of Technical-Theoretical Literature, Moscow—Leningrad, 1938, price 8 rub. 25 kop., binding 1 rub. 75 kop., print run 2500.

A monograph in which an attempt is made to systematize scattered material contained in contemporary research works, both Soviet and foreign. The material is presented in the kind of individual treatment in which it appears in the course of ongoing research work.

b) Publications of Scientific Institutes

28. Proceedings of the Sector of Physico-Chemical Analysis, edited by N. S. Kurnakov and B. N. Menshutkin, Vol. X, 372 pp., 142 figs., 1 insert (Academy of Sciences of the USSR, Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry), Publishing House of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, Moscow—Leningrad, 1938, price 20 rub., print run 1000 (?).

Contents: N. S. Kurnakov and V. I. Mikheeva, Physico-chemical investigation of the aluminum—magnesium system, Parts I and II (5—66); N. I. Stepanov and I. I. Kornilov, Diagrams of the ductility of magnesium alloys with cadmium (67—77); N. I. Stepanov and I. I. Kornilov, On the rate of transformation in magnesium alloys with cadmium in the region of the chemical compound \(\mathrm{Mg_3Cd}\) (79—95); N. I. Stepanov and I. I. Kornilov, Rate of formation of the chemical compound \(\mathrm{MgCd_3}\) from solid solutions of magnesium with cadmium (97—112); M. I. Zakharova, Solubility in the solid state at low temperatures of silicon in aluminum, copper in aluminum, and aluminum in magnesium (113—118); N. V. Ageev and I. V. Krotov, The nature of the solid solution of antimony in lead (119—128); I. N. Plaksin, The gold—mercury system (129—159); V. P. Shishokin and I. D. Zaporozhets, Temperature coefficient of hardness of eutectic alloys (161—186); I. N. Plaksin and N. A. Suvorovskaya, Rate of dissolution of gold in cyanide solutions as a function of the composition of the liquid phase: influence of complex cyanide salts of zinc, copper, and iron, caustic soda, and lime (187—209); N. S. Dombrovskaya and E. A. Koloskov, Volume separation in the absence of solvent, XXVI, The irreversible-mutual system of fluorides and bromides of sodium and potassium (211—228); I. N. Plaksin and Ts. E. Fishkova, Solubility of cyanide copper in solutions of sodium and potassium cyanide (229—244); V. I. Nikolaev and E. E. Burova, Surface tension and internal friction in the reciprocal binary system \(\mathrm{Na_2Cl_2 + MgSO_4 \rightleftarrows Na_2SO_4 + MgCl_2}\) (245—258); N. K. Voskresenskaya, Heat of neutralization of caustic potash and nitric acid in acidic and alkaline solutions (259—273); N. S. Kurnakov, M. I. Ravich, and N. V. Troitskaya, Ice fields in the systems base—acid—salt. Formation of phosphates, chromates, and borates (275—304); N. S. Kurnakov and D. N. Shoykhet, Equilibrium in the reciprocal system potassium chloride—magnesium sulfate salt (305—316); D. N. Shoykhet, Equilibria in solutions of the ternary system magnesium chloride—magnesium sulfate salt—water (317—332); N. S. Kurnakov and V. I. Nikolaev, Solar evapora-

... seawater and lake brines (333—366), S. I. Sokolov and N. A. Krotova, On the physico-mechanical properties of high-polymer compounds (367—372).

1. Moscow State University for the Twentieth Anniversary of the Great Socialist Revolution, responsible editor G. I. Dvusherstnov, 131 pp., with portraits and ill., price 3 rubles, print run 3000.

Among the sections: Scientific-Research Institute of Mechanics (48—54), Faculty of Physics (65—67), Institute of Physics (68—71).

1. Proceedings of the Main Geophysical Observatory, Issue 9, under the general editorship of Prof. P. N. Tverskoi, Actinometry and Atmospheric Optics (No. 2), edited by N. N. Kalitin, 39 pp. with plates. (Central Administration of the Unified Hydrometeorological Service of the USSR), Editorial and Publishing Department of TsUEGMS, L.—M., 1936, price 3 rubles, print run 500.

Contents: A. N. Gordov, Determination of atmospheric turbidity from the distribution of energy in the solar spectrum (3—8), A. N. Gordov, On the question of the dependence of illumination on the turbidity of the atmosphere (9—13), A. N. Gordov, Some questions of solar colorimetry (14—20), I. N. Yaroslavtsev, On the calculation of the turbidity factor of the atmosphere from the short-wave part of the solar spectrum (21—29), A. I. Batygina, Solar and scattered radiation according to observations in Slutsk (30—38).

1. Photoelements and Elements with Secondary Emission, materials of an expanded meeting of the Technical Physics Group of the Department of Technical Sciences of the USSR Academy of Sciences, 72 pp. with figs. (Academy of Sciences of the USSR, Department of Technical Sciences, Series IV, “Technical Physics,” Issue 1, Publishing House of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, M.—L., 1937, price 3 rubles, print run 1200.

Contents: P. I. Lukirskii, On the mechanism of action of the compound photocathode (7—16), L. A. Kubetskii, The principle of cascade secondary-electron transformation and methods of its implementation and use (17—30), P. V. Shmakov, Experiments on secondary emission from cesium photocathodes (31—48), I. F. Kvarkhava, Amplification of photocurrents by means of a gas discharge (49—58), S. Yu. Lukyanov, New developments in the field of cesium photoelements on plates (59—66), E. E. Ivanov and A. Ya. Shtarker, Photoelements with secondary emission for sound cinema (67—72).

c) Physical journals

32—Acta physicochimica U. R. S. S., Editor E. Schoolski, Vol. VII, No. 6, 1937, Pages 799—948 with Figs. The State Scientific and Technical Press—ONTI, Moscow, Price 1 dollar.

Contents: A. Kapustinsky, L. Schamovsky and K. Bayushkina, Thermochemistry of Isotopes. Absorption spectra and heat of formation of lithium hydride and deuteride (799—810), N. Pleshajewa und H. Noether, Absorptionsspektren und chemische Prozesse in Gasentladungen (811—824), M. Rivin et A. Sokolik, Limites de détonation des mélanges d’hydrocarbure et air. 5 (825—826), N. Tokarew und N. Nekrassow, Entflammung und Selbstentflammung von Ammoniak und Stickstoff Wasserstoff Gemischen (837—848), P. Pokhil, T. Silberman and D. Talmud, Kinetics of the Formation and Solvation of Two-Dimensional C Jloids (849—866), J. Syrkin, Some Remarks on the Vapour Pressure of Liquids and Solids (867—874), B. Bruns, Reaktionsmechanismus der Oxydation von Kohlenoxyd auf der Hopcaliteoberfläche. II (875—882), A. Schatten-

stein and M. Wiktorow, Flüssiges Schwefeldioxyd als Lösungsmittel anorganischer Stoffe (883—898), N. Balaschow and N. Bach, Electrochemistry of Platinum Sols, III (899—914), V. Krestinskaja and N. Natanson, The Action of Hydrochloric Acid on Colloidal Silicic Acid (915—936), A. Leontjewa, Determination of the Boundary of Softening Range for the Binary System Na₂B₄O₇—B₂O₃ (937—942).

33—37. Reports of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, New Series, Editor-in-chief Acad. A. E. Fersman, Vol. XVII, No. 6, pp. 273—328 with figs., Publishing House of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, Moscow, price 2 rubles, print run 2300.
Among the articles: L. Landau, On the Sources of Stellar Energy (301—302), N. A. Vlasov, On the Theory of Brownian Motion (303—306), M. K. Tikhonov, Corrosion of iron at the boundary: metal—liquid—gas and metal—liquid—liquid (311—313).

Vol. XVII, No. 7, pp. 329—392 with figs., price 2 rubles, print run 2300.
Among the articles: V. V. Shuleikin, Corresponding Member of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, On the Theory of Monsoons, III, The Role of the Dimensions and Shape of the Sea and the Continent (347—351), A. E. Ostrovsky, Measurement of the velocity of propagation of elastic vibrations over short bases (353—356).

Vol. XVII, No. 8, pp. 393—440 with figs., price 2 rubles, print run 2300.
Among the articles: P. P. Dobronravin, On a possible interpretation of the new TiO band system in the infrared part of the spectrum (395—399), F. M. Shemyakin and P. F. Mikhalev, On a possible mechanism for the formation of periodic interlayers in frozen soil in connection with the question of eternal frost (401—403), B. Deryagin, On an instrument for studying the sensitivity of the eye to ultrashort illuminations (405—406), Acad. N. S. Kurnakov, I. B. Feigelson, A. G. Bergman, Cyclochronograms of salt lakes, Lake Elton, 1932—1936 (407—410).

Vol. XVII, No. 9, pp. 441—496 with figs., price 2 rubles, print run 2300.
Among the articles: Acad. S. I. Vavilov, The Nature of Elementary Emitters and the Phenomena of Interference (459—462), A. I. Alikhanian and A. S. Zavel’skii, Study of the β-spectrum of RaE in the region of low energies (463—464), A. I. Alikhanian and A. S. Zavel’skii, Study of the β-spectra of ThC″ and ThB in the region of low energies (465—466), I. S. Kukles, N. S. Piskunov, On the isochronism of oscillations for conservative and non-conservative systems (467—470).

Vol. XVIII, No. 1, pp. 1—72 with figs., 1938, price 2 rubles, print run 2300.
Among the articles: I. A. Charnyi, On the theory of one-dimensional unsteady motion of a fluid in pipes (11—16), L. Sedov, On the hydrodynamic theory of gratings and certain boundary problems leading to the determination of periodic functions of a complex variable (17—20), Corresponding Member of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR P. L. Kapitsa, The viscosity of liquid helium at temperatures below the λ point (21—23), S. N. Rzhevkin, On the possibility of obtaining large sound absorption coefficients by means of resonator systems (25—30), A. A. Gershun, Photometric invariant (31—32).

1. Bulletin of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR. Department of Mathematical and Natural Sciences, Physical Series (Bulletin de l’Académie des sciences de l’URSS, Classe des sciences mathématiques et naturelles, Série physique), Editor-in-chief Acad. A. E. Fersman, 1937, No. 3, Materials of the session of the Group of Physics of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR devoted to questions of the structure and properties of liquids, 13—15 March 1937, Moscow, pp. 261—448, with figs. and photographs, Publishing House of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, Moscow, 1936, price 6 rubles, print run 2600.

Contents: P. L. Kapitsa, On the construction and deployment of the work of the Institute of Physical Problems of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR (265–286), Ya. I. Frenkel, Kinetic theory and electrical properties of liquids (287–327), P. P. Kobeko, E. V. Kuvshinskii, G. I. Gurevich, Investigation of the amorphous state. Elasticity of amorphous bodies (329–344), S. I. Vavilov, Remarks on the molecular viscosity of liquids (345–357), K. S. Evstrop’ev, On the viscosity and electrical conductivity of molten salts and glasses (359–375), V. I. Danilov, X-ray investigation of simple liquids and binary liquid systems (377–379), L. D. Landau, Quantum properties of liquids (379–380), A. A. Lebedev, X-ray investigation of the structure of glasses (381–389), Resolutions of the Physics Group of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR (278, 390–392), Commission for the Preparation of Observation of the Solar Eclipse of 1936, Preliminary report on the results of observations of the total solar eclipse of June 19, 1936 (395–423), D. I. Blokhintsev, M. A. Leontovich, Yu. B. Rumer, I. E. Tamm, V. A. Fok, Ya. I. Frenkel, On N. P. Kasterin’s article “Generalization of the fundamental equations of aerodynamics and electrodynamics” (425–436), I. E. Tamm, On N. P. Kasterin’s works on electrodynamics and related questions (437–448).

1. Proceedings of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, Section of Technical Sciences (Bulletin de l’Académie des Sciences de l’URSS, Classe des sciences techniques), responsible editor Acad. E. V. Britske, 1937, No. 4, pp. 463–638 with figures and 2 portraits, Publishing House of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, Moscow, 1937, price 6 rubles, print run 3000.

Among the articles: Acad. B. G. Galerkin, Elastic equilibrium of a conical shell (489–496), Acad. K. I. Shenfer, Physical processes in the brush contact of electrical machines (555–564), Corresponding Member of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR P. A. Rebinder, with the participation of N. N. Petrova, A. M. Smirnova, and E. N. Polozhintseva, Surface phenomena and the significance of small additions of adsorbed substances in the technology of building materials (593–616), G. I. Pokrovskii, Physics of dispersed systems and the study of building materials (617–628).

1. Under the Banner of Marxism, philosophical and socio-economic journal, 1937, Nos. 11–12, 240 pp. with illustrations, Publishing House of the Central Committee of the CPSU(b) “Pravda,” price 6 rubles, print run 38,500.

Among the articles: From the editors, On A. Einstein’s article “Physics and Reality” (110–113), A. Einstein, Physics and Reality (114–130), Acad. A. F. Ioffe, On the situation on the philosophical front of Soviet physics (131–143), Acad. V. F. Mitkevich, Concerning Acad. A. F. Ioffe’s article, On the situation on the philosophical front of Soviet physics (144–156), A. Maksimov, On physical idealism and in defense of Acad. A. F. Ioffe (157–191), V. Fridman, Against the denial of the law of conservation and transformation of energy (192–200), L. Landau, Interaction in contemporary physics (201–202), M. Divil’kovskii, On one “discovery” of Acad. P. P. Lazarev (215–216), V. F. L. de Broglie, “Individuality and interaction in the physical world” (223–226).

1. Physikalische Zeitschrift der Sowjetunion, edited by the People’s Commissariat of Heavy Industry of the USSR, responsible editor A. Leipunsky, vol. 12, issue 4, 1937, pp. 343–492 with figures. State Publishing House for Theory and Technology, Moscow, print run 1700.

Contents: A. W. Stepanow, Influence of a Groove on the Strength of Rock Salt (343–359), Dm. Masurenko, Bemerkung über die anomale Streuung schneller Elektronen (360–365), N. Rosen, Plane Polarized Waves in the General Theory of Relativity (366–372), M. L.

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Katz, Lumineszenz röntgenisierter Steinsalzkristalle im Ultraviolett (373—382), R. Jaannus und J. Schur, Über die magnetische Hysteresis in Eisenkristallen (383—388), M. Ruhenmann und N. Zinn, Das System Wasserstoff-Stickstoff-Kohlenoxyd und die Kohlenoxydwäsche (389—403), V. Fock, Die Eigenzeit in der klassischen und in der Quantenmechanik (404—425), G. S. Gordadse, Concerning the Quantum Theory of LiH (426—434), J. Frenkel und V. Saveliev, Über die diamagnetische Anisotropie ringförmiger Moleküle (435—357), Sinaida Boizova und K. Butkow, Über das Absorptionspektrum der atomaren Lösung von Tellur in Schwefelsäure (458—465), E. Durandin und A. Erschow, Über einige Anwendungen der Supraquantelung in der Wellenmechanik des Elektrons (466—471), A. Sokolow, Über die Ausstrahlung eines Teilchenpaares durch eine Ladung (472—481), P. G. Borziak, Negative Photoconductivity in Polycrystalline Cuprous Oxide (482—484). Briefe, vorläufige Mitteilungen und Discussionen (485—492).

1. Technical Physics of the USSR, Editor A. Joffe, Vol. IV, No. 10, Pages 765—889 with Figs., State Technical-Theoretical Press, 1937, print run 845.

Contents: L. Mandelstam and N. Papalexi, On a Method of Measuring the Velocity of Electromagnetic Waves (767—786), C. Viller and E. Schegolev, The Velocity of Medium Radio Waves near the Earth’s Surface (787—826), E. Schegolev, The Measurement of Phase Difference between Harmonic Oscillations of Different Frequencies (827—840), C. Viller, On a Method of Measuring the Phase Displacement Introduced by High Frequency Amplifiers (841—84—), V. Migulin, Resonance Effects in a non-lineare System with two Degrees of Freedom (850—865), P. Riazin, Sur le calcul du rayonnement d’une antenna rectiligne à petite distance (866—884), V. Sasarev, Parametrical Excitation of Combination Oscillations (885—888).

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

1. Akopyan A. A., Protective action of a single rod lightning conductor, Electricity, 58, No. 24, 11—14, 1937.

2. Aleksandrov M., Ernest Rutherford (1871—1937), Technical Book, No. 10, 13—16, 1937.

3. Artamonov P. P., Optical methods for taking readings from mirror galvanometers, Optico-Mechanical Industry, 7, No. 12 (80), 7—8, 1937.

4. Bach Natalia, Works of Academician A. N. Frumkin, Advances in Chemistry, 6, issue 11, 1572—1582, 1937.

5. Vavilov S. I., acad., The Physical Institute named after P. N. Lebedev, Bulletin of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, [7], No. 10—11, 37—46, 1937.

6. Weinstein G. M., Determination of the specific electrical conductivity of river water from the internal resistance of a galvanic cell, Factory Laboratory, 6, No. 12, 1471—1474, 1937.

7. Gan O., Chemical elements and natural types of atoms according to data from investigations of isotopes and nuclei, Advances in Chemistry, 6, issue 10, 1390—1407, 1927.

8. Gassovsky L. N., prof., Setting eyepieces when working with visual optical instruments, Optico-Mechanical Industry, 7, No. 11, (79), 11—14, 1937.

9. Grigoriev A. T., Physico-chemical analysis of metallic equilibria, Advances in Chemistry, 6, issue 11, 1421—1443, 1937.

10. Dolukhanov M. P., Distribution of current in a closed square frame located in the field of an electromagnetic wave, Scientific-Technical Collection on Electrical Communications, issue 5 (21), 17—32, 1937.

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1. Kazanskii A. V., On the normal series of optical radii, Optical-Mechanical Industry, 7, No. 12 (80), 9–12, 1937.

2. Kolmogorov A. N., On the statistical theory of crystallization of metals, Proceedings of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, Division of Mathematical and Natural Sciences, Mathematical Series, No. 3, 355–359, 1937.

3. Kolman E., Against formalism and abstractness, Higher School, No. 12, 73–77, 1937.

4. Konobeevskii S. T., Crystallization in metals during transformations in the solid state, Proceedings of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, Division of Mathematical and Natural Sciences, Chemical Series, No. 5, 1209–1244, 1937.

5. Kudryashov N., Magnifying glass of time, Technology for the Youth, 6 (printed “5”), No. 1, 15–18, 1938.

6. Kukhanov L. I., On a method for determining the plasticity of metals, Factory Laboratory, 6, No. 12, 1475–1481, 1937.

7. Lazarev P., Acad., The Kursk magnetic anomaly, Technology for the Youth, 6 (printed “5”), No. 1, 12–14, 1938.

8. Landsberg G. S., corresponding member, Physical methods of production control and their significance for technology, Bulletin of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, 7, No. 7–8, 45–48, 1937.

9. Laport Marcel, Gas-discharge tubes—sources of colored and white light, Their photometry, Lighting Engineering, 5, No. 12, 259–268, 1937.

10. Linnik V. P., Prof., The modern microscope and certain new possibilities for its application, Optical-Mechanical Industry, 7, No. 9 (77), 5–8; No. 10 (78), 14–17, 1937.

11. Maksutov D. D., Soviet astronomical optics, results and prospects, Optical-Mechanical Industry, 7, No. 11 (79), 8–11, 1937.

12. Malikov M. F., Prof., Metrology in the Third Five-Year Plan, Bulletin of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, 7, No. 7–8, 70–73, 1937.

13. Ostroumov B. A., Prof., The State Optical Institute before the Twentieth Anniversary of October, Optical-Mechanical Industry, 7, No. 11 (79), 4–6, 1937.

14. Pokrovskii G., Prof., Conversations about energy, Technology for the Youth, 6 (printed “5”), No. 1, 27–30, 1938.

15. Polubarinova-Kochina P. Ya., On the problem of tides in a rectilinear basin when the angular velocity of liquid rotation is small, Proceedings of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, Division of Mathematical and Natural Sciences, Mathematical Series, No. 3, 445–466, 1937.

16. Prasolov I. D., Observations of atmospheric interference in Moscow, Radio Engineering, No. 6, 48–57, 1937.

17. Draft dictionary of the international commission on illumination, Lighting Engineering, 5, No. 12, 271–277, 1937.

18. Rodionov S. F., The light meter and its applications, Nature, 26, No. 9, 1–14, 1937.

19. Rumer Yu., Second All-Union Conference on the Atomic Nucleus, Advances in Chemistry, 6, issue 11, 1589–1592, 1937.

20. Rusinov M. M., On a sufficient condition for the correction of astigmatic field curvature in wide-angle optical systems, Optical-Mechanical Industry, 7, No. 10 (78), 3–6, 1937.

21. Savin V. A., The influence of bubbles in glass and scratches on the surface of optical parts on the clarity of the field of view of optical instruments, Optical-Mechanical Industry, 7, No. 9 (77), 11–16, 1937.

22. Stilvell Ch. U., Crystal chemistry, Advances in Chemistry, 6, issue 9, 1140–1188, 1937.

23. Suvorov S., Robert Mayer—the great founder of the law of conservation and transformation of energy, (On the 95th anniversary of his work “Remarks on the Forces of Inanimate Nature”), Book and the Proletarian Revolution, No. 11, 118–124, 1937.

24. Teodorchik K. F., Thermo-mechanical self-oscillating systems, Radio Engineering, No. 6, 5–15, 1937.

1. Toporets A. and Bush G., On the Growing of Artificial Lithium Fluoride Single Crystals, Optical-Mechanical Industry, 7, No. 12, (80), 1–2, 1937.

2. Cherno Plik B., Docent, Michael Faraday, Technology for Youth, 6 (printed “5”), No. 1, 55–57, 1938.

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