ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY OF LITERATURE ON THE PHYSICAL SCIENCES PUBLISHED FROM FEBRUARY 1 TO MARCH 6, 1938.*

a) Books and Brochures

1. AKULOV N. S., Prof., General Theory of Magnetism, Part II, 71 pp., 17 figs.; Part III, 52 pp., 8 figs. (M. N. Pokrovsky Moscow State University, Faculty of Physics), no publisher, Moscow, 1937, no price, print run 240 and 140 (mimeographed).

A synopsis of a lecture course, published as manuscript.

2. VAN’T HOFF J. H., Lectures on the Formation and Decomposition of Double Salts. Translated from the German by F. M. Perelman, edited and with a preface by Academician N. S. Kurnakov, 120 pp., 54 figs. (Academy of Sciences of the USSR, Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry). Publishing House of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, Moscow—Leningrad, 1937, price 3 rubles 75 kopecks, print run 4000.

In the first—theoretical—part the author, proceeding from the analogy between the formation and decomposition of double salts and the phenomena of melting and freezing, arrives at the discovery and explanation of a number of new relationships in salt equilibrium systems. In the second—methodological—part, descriptions are given of the methods developed by Van’t Hoff and his collaborators for investigating the properties of solutions. In the third—special and applied—part, examples are given of practical application and verification of the theoretical propositions and conclusions.

3. VORONOV P. I. and KHAILOV S. N., Manual for Work in the Physics Laboratory. Edited by Prof. N. V. Kashin, 2nd ed., revised and enlarged, 167 pp., 76 figs. (I. V. Stalin Moscow Mining Institute), Institute publication, Moscow, 1937, price 8 rubles, print run 1000.

The manual contains 34 exercises covering mechanics and molecular physics, electricity, and optics.

4. ZHARKOV S. N., Universal Galvanometer, 16 pp., 7 figs., Series of practical manuals for educational visual aids, No. 22, People’s Commissariat of Education of the RSFSR, Uchpedgiz, Moscow, 1937, price 25 kopecks, print run 8200.

5. ZHARKOV S. N., Induction Coil with Core, 14 pp., 8 figs., Series of practical manuals for educational visual aids, No. 19, People’s Commissariat of Education of the RSFSR, Uchpedgiz, Moscow, 1937, price 30 kopecks, print run 10,000.

The brochures describe the purpose of the instruments, the principle of their construction, the design of the instruments, experiments and applications, and rules for acceptance testing and repair. (Price of the first instrument: 98 rubles; of the second: 18 rubles.)

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

1. N. E. ZHUKOVSKY, Prof. Complete Collected Works, Volume VI. Propellers, Windmills, Fans, Aerodynamic Tube, edited by Prof. A. P. Kotelnikov and Prof. V. P. Vetchinkin, 431 pp. with figures and a portrait, in binding (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, Moscow—Leningrad, 1937, no price (subscription edition), bound, print run 3000.

This volume contains four classic memoirs: Vortex Theory of the Propeller (75—345); the memoirs are supplied with additions by Prof. V. P. Vetchinkin. In addition, the volume publishes the articles On the Theory of Flight (9—19), Theory of a Propeller with a Large Number of Blades (43—59), Nozzles and Diffusers of Aerodynamic Tubes (346—386), Aerodynamic Calculation of Slowly Moving Mills (387—394), A Quiet-Running Windmill (395—404), The NEZh Windmill (405—424), and others.

1. N. E. ZHUKOVSKY, Complete Collected Works, Volume VIII, Theory of Elasticity, Railway Roads, Automobiles, edited by Prof. A. P. Kotelnikov, 292 pp. with figures and a 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, Moscow—Leningrad, 1937, no price (subscription edition), bound, print run 3000.

The volume contains articles relating to questions of transport, the theory of elasticity, the resistance of materials, and certain problems in which the force of friction plays a role. Among the articles: Derivation of the Fundamental Formulae of the Theory of Elasticity (9—13), Theory of the Device of Engineer Romeiko-Gurko (102—107), Investigation of the Stability of Aeroplane Structures (112—220). On the Dynamics of the Automobile (Inertial Forces of an Automobile When It Moves under Steering Control (280—287)).

1. P. ZABARINSKY, Ampere, 176 pp. with figures, portraits, and facsimile, “The Lives of Remarkable People,” a series of biographies edited by Maxim Gorky, 1 (121) issue, Journal-and-Newspaper Association, Moscow, 1938, price 1 rub. 50 kopecks, print run 50,000.

2. A. S. KANTER, Permanent Magnets, 106 pp., 79 figures, ONTI, Main Editorial Office of Power Engineering Literature, Moscow—Leningrad, 1938, price 1 rub. 80 kopecks, print run 5000.

A textbook for power-engineering higher educational institutions. Contents (by chapters): I — Magnetic Characteristics of Ferromagnetic Materials (5—22), II — Materials for Permanent Magnets (23—43), III — Magnetization of Materials of Permanent Magnets (44—50), IV — Testing of Permanent Magnets (50—59), V — Calculation of Permanent Magnets (60—91), VI — Comparative Data on the Excitation of Machines and Apparatus by Permanent Magnets and Electromagnets (91—103).

* 10. THE CRYSTALLINE STATE, under the general editorship of W. H. Bragg and W. L. Bragg, Volume I, W. L. Bragg, General Survey, translated from the English by N. S. Zingger, 336 pp., 187 figures, ONTI, Main Editorial Office of Technical-Theoretical Literature, Moscow—Leningrad, 1938, price 7 rub. 50 kopecks, binding 1 rub. 50 kopecks, print run 3000.

The book is devoted to a comprehensive consideration of questions connected with the crystalline state of matter. Contents (by chapters): I — The Crystalline State (13—21), II — Diffraction in the Crystal Lattice (22—30), III — Experimental Methods of Analysis of Crystals (31—46), IV — Examples of Analysis of Crystals (47—67), V — Symmetry of Crystals (68—89), VI — Fundamentals of Structural Analysis (90—109), VII — Chemical and Physical Crystallography (110—177), VIII — Texture of the Crystal (178—200),

IX — Optics of X-rays (201—225), X — Application of methods of X-ray analysis in solving scientific problems, General (226—234), XI — Electron diffraction (235—259), XII — Historical survey (260—276).

1. POKROVSKII G. I., Prof., Studies in the Physics of Soils, Elements of the physics of dispersed systems as applied to soils and soils, 136 pp., 35 figs. (NKTP USSR, Glavstroiprom, All-Union Scientific-Research Institute of Water Supply, Sewerage, Hydraulic-Engineering Structures and Engineering Hydrogeology VODGEO), ONTI, Main Editorial Office of Construction Literature, Moscow—Leningrad, 1937, price 3 rub. 50 kop., print run 2000.

Contents (by chapters): I — Statistical theory of the structure of soil and earth (10—18), II — Three phases in soils and earth (18—55), III — Elements of the statistical mechanics of soils and earth (56—115), IV — Application of physico-mathematical analogies to soils and earth (115—123); V — Elements of the theory of instruments intended for measuring the mechanical properties of soil (123—134).

1. SPASSKII B. P., An Apparatus for Demonstrating Newton’s Laws, 14 pp., 7 figs., Series of practical manuals for teaching aids, No. 29, People’s Commissariat of Education of the RSFSR, Uchebbit, Moscow, 1937, price 30 kop., print run 5000.

The brochure describes the purpose of the apparatus, its construction, and installation and operation of the apparatus (its price 110 rub.).

1. SPASSKII B. P. Centrifugal Machine, 24 + 2 pp., 20 figs., Series of practical manuals for teaching aids, No. 30, People’s Commissariat of Education of the RSFSR, Uchebbit, Moscow, 1937, price 30 kop., print run 10,250.

The brochure describes the purpose of the centrifugal machine, the instruments pertaining to it, as well as the care and acceptance of the machine. (Price of the machine without instruments 32 rub.; prices of instruments from 4 rub. 70 kop. to 21 rub. 50 kop.).

1. STRAKHOVICH K. I., Prof., Applied Gas Dynamics, 300 pp., 152 figs., ONTI, Main Editorial Office of Technical-Theoretical Literature, Leningrad—Moscow, 1937, price 4 rub., binding 1 rub. 50 kop., print run 3000.

Contents (by chapters): I — Basic principles of the thermodynamics of gases and the theory of heat transfer (7—45), II — Basic equations of gas dynamics (46—78), III — Motion of gas through pipes (79—176), IV — Motion of gas in a plane and in space (177—247), V — Measurements in gas flows (248—299).

1. TUMARKIN S. A., Equilibrium and Oscillations of Twisted Rods, 43 pp., 21 figs., Transactions of the Central Aerohydrodynamic Institute named after Prof. N. E. Zhukovskii, Issue 341, Publication of the Institute, Moscow, 1937, price 1 rub. 35 kop., print run 1000.

2. FEDYAEVSKII K. K., A Critical Review of Works on Decelerated and Accelerated Boundary Layers, 38 pp., 21 figs., Technical Notes of the Central Aerohydrodynamic Institute named after Prof. N. E. Zhukovskii, No. 158, Publication of the Institute, Moscow, 1937, price 1 rub. 35 kop., print run 800.

The author does not set forth the content of individual works on decelerated and accelerated boundary layers, but attempts to give a critical exposition of this theoretical line as a whole, noting the role of individual workers in the development of the general ideas. At the end of the review some possible modification of the calculation methods presented is indicated.

1. SHAMSHЕV N. V., Dynamo Machine, 8 + 1 pp., 6 figs., Series of practical manuals for teaching aids, No. 21, People’s Commissariat of Education of the RSFSR, Glavuchtekhprom, without city and year, price 15 kop., print run 10,000.

1. SHAMSHЕV N. V., Tesla High-Frequency Transformer, 52 pp., 14 figs. Series of practical manuals for teaching aids in the library, No. 26, People’s Commissariat of Education of the RSFSR, Uchpedgiz, M., 1937, price 40 kopecks, print run 5000.

The brochure describes the purpose of the instruments, the principle of their construction, the construction of the instruments, experiments with the instruments, and the rules for receiving electrical oscillations. (Price of the dynamo machine—39 rubles, price of the transformer—295 rubles).

1. SHLYAPOSHNIKOV V. M., Rectification of Single-Phase Current by Controlled Ionic Converters, Experimental-theoretical study, 181 pp., 136 figs. (Academy of Sciences of the USSR, Department of Technical Sciences), Series IV—Technical Physics, Issue 3, Publishing House of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, M.—L., 1937, price 8 rub. 50 kop., binding 2 rub. 50 kop., print run 3000.

The book contains basic material, illuminating in detail one of the methods of obtaining direct current on an electric locomotive from a single-phase current supply circuit by means of mercury rectifiers with grid anode control.

a) Publications of institutes and universities

1. Proceedings of the Leningrad Electrotechnical Institute named after V. I. Ulyanov (Lenin), Issue XX, 196 pp. with figs., ONTI, Main Editorial Office of Power-Engineering Literature, L.—M., 1937, price 3 rub. 25 kop., print run 1000.

Among the articles: G. V. Bondarenko, Some cases of a complex longitudinal bend of rectilinear rods (8—17), Prof. V. I. Kovalenko, Application of absorption theory to the calculation of artificial communication lines (18—46), Prof. V. I. Kovalenko and Docent N. A. Livshits, Application of the theory of four-terminal networks to the analysis of magnetostrictive oscillations (47—65), A. M. Kugushev, On the calculation of powerful ultra-high-frequency generators (66—74), B. I. Kozyrev and V. S. Mashkov, Thermovacuum meter (127—148), N. A. Livshits, Pulse-duration decoder with an electron tube (154—165), A. E. Kaplyansky, Electromechanical analogies and their development (166—183).

1. Transactions of Voronezh State University (Acta Universitatis Voronegiensis), Vol. IX, fourth issue, Physico-mathematical section, Managing editors Prof. N. A. Sakharov and Prof. S. M. Blazhenov, 211 pp. with figs., Voronezh Regional Book Publishing House, 1937, price 6 rub., print run 1150.

Among the articles: P. V. Cheprakov, Determination of the coefficient of thermal conductivity from a single inverted series (25—30), P. V. Cheprakov and U. I. Frankfurt, Mathematical theory of the inertia of thermoelements (31—37), A. I. Zagustin, A new derivation of the condition for stability of lever scales (91—96), A. I. Zagustin, The Lagrange–Jacobi equation for the rotation of a rigid body with directing cosines as coordinates (97—100), A. I. Zagustin, The flight of a cosmic rocket (101—112), V. I. Blinov and P. D. Novokreshchenov, On the question of the propagation of flame in horizontal and vertical tubes open at one end (122—129), V. I. Blinov and M. N. Savinov, On the theory of flame in Bunsen’s burner (130—146), N. E. Markova, The influence of electrolytes in aqueous solutions on the hardness of crystals (147—161), M. A. Kovner, On the triplet terms of diatomic molecules whose state is transitional between Hund’s cases a and b (162—168), M. A. Kovner, On a more precise determination of the constant of multiplet splitting of the OH molecule (169—172).

1. Scientific Notes of Leningrad State University, No. 17, Vol. III, 1937, Managing editor F. D. Klement, 255 pp. with figures and 2 portraits, LSU Publishing House, L., 1937, price 7 rubles, print run 950.

Among the articles: Prof. N. M. Günter, On the smoothing of functions and problems connected with them (51—78), Prof. I. A. Kibel, Vortical motions in gas dynamics (79—95), Prof. V. A. Ambartsumian, Cosmology and modern astrophysics (96—108), Prof. V. A. Fok, The method of functionals in quantum electrodynamics (109—124), Prof. S. E. Frisch, Glow of vapors and gases (133—148), Prof. A. N. Terenin, Optical study of adsorption of molecules (149—170).

1. Scientific Notes of Moscow State University, Issue Seven, Mechanics, Managing editor G. I. Ivushentsov, 320 pp. with figures and 1 insert, MSU edition, M.—L., 1937, price 7 rubles, print run 1200.

Contents: Prof. V. V. Golubev, On the influence of a system of stationary vortices on the flow around a cylinder (3—19), Prof. L. N. Sretenskii, Motion of a free tidal wave in a rotating channel (21—42), Doc. N. A. Slezkin, On the question of plane motion of a gas (43—69), Doc. N. A. Slezkin, On established capillary waves (71—102), Doc. Ar. Kosmodem’yanskii, Drag of the wings of S. A. Chaplygin (wings of the inverse-ellipse type) (103—111), Doc. Ar. Kosmodem’yanskii, Problem of vortex resistance (113—116), Prof. A. I. Moroshkin, Two kinds of motion of a fluid in cavities washed by a flow (117—122), P. V. Myasnikov, On the existence of a solution of the problem of jet flow of a fluid around bodies with curved walls (123—143), N. A. Chernomashentsev, Lift of a monoplane wing near the earth (145—170), Postgraduate student I. F. Dikurdov, Flow around bodies close to a cylinder and a sphere (171—180), B. V. Bulgakov and S. S. Tikhmenev, Theory of Sperry gyro-horizon with pendulum air correction (181—199), V. F. Kotov, Hertzian mechanics (201—256), Postgraduate student A. A. Ilyushin, Generalization of one Kármán problem and calculation of Bourdon tubes (257—265), Postgraduate student A. A. Ilyushin, On the question of transverse vibrations and longitudinal stability of rods of variable cross-section (267—278), V. V. Sokolovskii, Some problems in the theory of shells (279—320).

c) Physical journals

1. Acta Physicochimica URSS, Editor E. Schpolsky, Vol. VIII, No. 1, Pages 1—140 with Figs., The State Scientific and Technical Press—ONTI, Moscow, Price 1 Dollar.

Contents: M. Eliashevich, The Vibration-Rotation Energy of Polyatomic Molecules, I. D. Talmud, Organic Catalysts of Wurtz Reaction, P. Afanasiev, Catalytic Oxidation of Iodide Salts by Persulphytes, III, B. Bruns, R. Burstein, N. Fedotow und M. Liwschitz, Über die Wirkung des pH der Lösung auf die hydrolytische Adsorption, M. Gerowitsch und D. Vargin, Phasengrenzkräfte an der Trennungsfläche gasförmig-flüssig, VI, W. Zwetkoff und G. Michailoff, Wirkung des Manetfeldes auf die Zähigkeit des anisotropflüssigen p-Azoxyanisols, V. Nikiforov and S. Kharamonenko, On the Wave Nature of the Periodic Reaction of Silver Bichromate, G. Michnewitsch und I. Browko, Ober-

flächenerscheinungen bei der Kristallisation unterkühlter Flüssigkeiten in dünnen Schichten, II, V. Tschulanowsky, The Structure of Electronic Shells of Diatomic Homopolar Molecules, II, S. Bresler and P. Pochii, The Structure of the Surface Layers of Liquids and Films, Book Reviews.

25—27. Reports of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, New Series, Managing editor Acad. A. E. Fersman, Vol. XVIII, No. 2, pp. 73—128 with figs., Publishing House of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, Moscow, price 2 rubles, print run 2300.

Among the articles: I. M. Goldman, Breakdown of compressed gas in small gaps (89—92), E. F. Gross, Splitting of the Rayleigh line and the acoustic spectrum of crystals (93—94).

Vol. XVIII, No. 3, pp. 129—216 with figs., price 2 rubles, print run 2300.

Among the articles: V. V. Stepanov, On the determination of the probability of stability (151—153), M. Bebútov, On dynamical systems stable in the sense of Lyapunov (155—158), I. Malkin, On the stability of motion in the first approximation (159—162), I. Malkin, Generalization of Lyapunov’s fundamental theorem on the stability of motion (162—164), P. Novikov, On the uniqueness of the solution of the inverse problem of potential (165—168), I. I. Gurevich, A. P. Zhdanov and A. N. Filippov, Splitting of spectral lines by acoustic waves (169—171), G. G. Shpakovsky, Propagation of ultrasonic waves in liquids (173—179), E. M. Reykhrudel and G. V. Spivak, On the influence of a magnetic field on the potential gradient in plasma (181—183), A. A. Trapeznikov and P. A. Rebinder, Corresponding Member of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, Measurement of the mechanical properties of adsorption layers—the viscosity and strength at rupture—as a function of the degree of saturation and the nature of the substrate (185—189).

Vol. XVIII, Nos. 4—5, pp. 217—312 with figs., price 4 rubles, print run 2300.

Among the articles: S. M. Rytov, On the transition from wave to geometrical optics (263—266), A. F. Belyaev, The occurrence of detonation of explosives under the action of a heat pulse (267—270).

28. Proceedings of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, Division of Technical Sciences (Bulletin de l’Académie des sciences de l’URSS, Classe des sciences techniques). Managing editor Acad. E. V. Brik, 1937, No. 5, pp. 639—778 with figs., Publishing House of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, Moscow, 1937, price 6 rubles, print run 3000.

Among the articles: Corresponding Member of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR M. V. Shuleikin, Investigation of the conditions of radio-wave propagation along the Moscow—Khabarovsk route (641—655), S. A. Khristianovich, Waves in a tunnel (657—673), N. V. Kuznetsov, Heat transfer and resistance in transversely washed banks of tubes with different arrangements (675—695), B. V. Ilyin, Molecular forces in dispersed bodies and their role in building materials, soils, and earths (717—773), Prof. A. A. Gorev, Electric power transmission over long distances (775—777).

29—32. Journal of Technical Physics, Managing editor Acad. A. F. Ioffe, Vol. VII, issue 20—21 (October—November), pp. 1935—2081 with figs. and 5 tables. (Administration of Higher Schools of the People’s Commissariat of Education of the RSFSR, Scientific-Research Sector of the People’s Commissariat of Heavy Industry [printed “People’s Commissariat of Education”]) ONTI, L.—M., 1937, price 3 rub. 50 kop., print run 2770.

Contents: A. F. Ioffe, Technical Physics of the USSR (1937—1939), A. F. Walter, Physics of electrical insulation for aviation October (1940—1945), A. I. Tudorovsky and S. E. Frish,

ANNOTATED INDEX

On the work of the State Optical Institute (1946–1959), A. G. Goldman, Institute of Physics of the Academy of Sciences of the Ukrainian SSR (1960–1967), V. D. Kuznetsov, Siberian Physico-Technical Institute at Tomsk State University named after V. V. Kuibyshev (1968–1973), I. Kuznetsov and Yu. Terminasov, Clarification of the role of translocation and rotation in plastic deformation I (1974–1978), L. Palatnik, On the question of refining the X-ray method of loops in the structural analysis of opaque crystalline substances, I (1990–1996), I. I. Vasil’ev, Possible laws of friction (1997–2010), G. N. Kruzhilin, Refinement of Nusselt’s theory of heat transfer in condensation (2011–2017), A. E. Suzańt, Forced electrical oscillations of a wire of finite length and finite diameter (2018–2040), A. I. Belov, Application of the theory of quadrupoles to architectural acoustics (2041–2048), S. S. Tumanskii, Production of ultrasonic oscillations by means of piezoquartz lenses (2049–2052), E. Ostrovskii, Powerful magnetostrictive oscillations (2053–2060).

Volume VII, issue 22, November 30, pp. 2063–2176 with figs. and 3 tables, price 1 rub. 75 kop., print run 2770.

Contents: A. E. Brokhanov, Laws of development of the texture of copper under plastic rolling deformation (2065–2083), E. Titov, Texture of rolled iron (2084–2089), V. Gridnev and G. Kurdyumov, Transformations in eutectoid alloys Cu—Al III (2090–2101), L. Palatnik, X-ray study of electrolytic deposits, II (2103–2110), L. Palatnik and I. Lukov, X-ray study of electrolytic deposits, III (2111–2114), S. Ya. Satanovskii, Application of X-ray analysis to the study of the process of graphitization of coke substance (2115–2122), V. E. Mikryukov, Study of turbulent motion of a liquid in a straight tube of annular cross section (2123–2137), P. V. Timofeev and A. I. Ptitsyn, Secondary emission of electrons from rubidium, calcium, and alkali cathodes (2138–2144), A. V. Afanas’eva and P. V. Timofeev, Secondary emission of electrons from gold, silver, and platinum coated with a thin film of alkali metal (2145–2151), M. M. Sliuzberg, Logometric method of photoelectric measurements (2152–2156), L. D. Rozenberg, Magnetoelectric device with logarithmic scale (2157–2165), L. D. Rozenberg, Some considerations on total reverberation (2166–2167), Bibliography (2168–2176).

Volume VII, issue 23, December 15, pp. 2177–2270 with figs. and 5 tables, price 1 rub. 75 kop., print run 2770.

Contents: Speech of Comrade Stalin at the pre-election meeting of voters of the Stalin electoral district of the city of Moscow on December 11, 1937, in the Bolshoi Theatre (2179–2182), Lick-testing of the peoples of the Soviet Union (2183–2184), Yu. Terminasov and A. Sokolov, X-ray determination of residual stresses of the first order in rails (2185–2191), G. S. Zhdanov and E. A. Shumskaya, Texture of rolled silver (2192–2193), G. S. Zhdanov and E. A. Shumskaya, Texture of rolled solid solutions of metals with a face-centered cubic lattice (2194–2199), I. P. Shapiro and M. Ya. Lazarev, Texture of rolled iron–carbon alloys (2200–2202), G. S. Zhdanov and I. P. Shapiro, Relation of rolling textures to face-centered and body-centered lattices (2203–2207), A. N. Dobrovidov and V. I. Strokopytov, On the question of producing single crystals (2208–2211), B. Davydov, On photoelectromotive force in semiconductors

(2212—2218), L. Goncharskii, A multistage gas amplification (2219—2221), M. V. Laufer, Cathode oscillograph with an electric scale grid (2222—2226), D. I. Penner, Stinkto-graphic coherers, I (2227—2230), E. M. Kosman, I. R. Plotnikov and N. N. Fedorova, Method for measuring the coefficients of reflection of electrons from dielectrics (2231—2236), V. M. Sukharevskii and V. L. Sherebelkov, Investigation of the temperature field and heat flows around a moving heat source in soil (2297—2248), G. B. Ravich, Change of refractive indices in the process of hydrogenation of vegetable oils (2249—2254), E. M. Skublevskii, A thermostat with a sensitive optical automatic temperature regulator for measuring the temperatures of living organisms by heat radiation (2255—2263), B. E. Semeikin, A universal portable photometer with a sector diaphragm (2264—2268), Bibliography (2269—2270).

Volume VII, issue 24, December 30, pp. 2273—2356, with figures and 1 table, price 1 rub. 75 kop., print run 2760.

Contents: E. Shevandin and M. Mironchik, Hardness of steel at low temperatures and high pressures (2275—2286), T. Golubev, Certain phenomena of plastic deformation during compression (2287—2294), G. P. Kankanyan, Determination of the magnitude of the angle of collapse and the pressure of dry sand on a retaining wall (2295—2304), N. N. Afanas’ev, Theory of isothermal crystallization (2305—2322), G. N. Kruzhilin, On a method for measuring the temperature of a stream of a very rapidly moving liquid or gas (2323—2327), M. D. Gabovich, The influence of deionization in a thyratron during relaxation oscillations (2328—2335), V. N. Rukavishnikov and F. I. Shishkov, Raising the temperature of the plasma of a tungsten arc (2336—2342), Criticism and discussions (2343), Bibliography (2344—2356).

1. Journal of Experimental and Theoretical Physics, responsible editors Acad. A. F. Ioffe and Acad. L. I. Mandelstam. Vol. 7, issue 7 (November), pp. 1187—1288 with figures and 2 tables, Scientific-Research Sector of the People’s Commissariat of Heavy Industry of the USSR, Administration of Higher Schools of the People’s Commissariat of Education of the RSFSR, ONTI, L.—M., 1937, price 2 rub. 25 kop., print run 2350.

Contents: A. F. Ioffe, Soviet physics over 20 years (1189—1193), L. A. Artsimovich, The state of atomic-nucleus physics in the USSR by the twentieth anniversary of October (1194—1202), D. I. Blokhintsev, Successes of theoretical physics in the Soviet Union over 20 years (1203—1208), V. M. Chulanovskii, Soviet optics over 20 years (1209—1219), L. Ya. Khaibnikova, Anomalous dispersion in thallium vapors under the conditions of an arc discharge (1220—1226), D. I. Blokhintsev, Kinetics of phosphorescence (1242—1251), A. Shilovskii, Comparison of the fluorescence of anthracene in vapors, solutions, and crystals (1252—1266), E. Stepanova, Scattering of fast β-particles in gold (1267—1273), I. I. Gurevich and M. G. Mesheryakov, On the character of absorption of slow neutrons in dysprosium and cadmium (1274—1285), D. M. Volkov, The electron in the field of plane nonpolarized electromagnetic waves from the point of view of the Dirac equation (1286—1289), Ya. P. Terletskii, On the limiting transition of quantum mechanics to classical mechanics (1290—1298).

1. Under the Banner of Marxism, philosophical and socio-economic journal, No. 1, January 1938, 208 pp., 13 illustrations on inserts, Publishing House of the Central Committee of the VKP(b), “Pravda,” price 3 rub., print run 40,000.

Among the articles: M. Faraday, Hypothesis on electroconductivity and the nature of matter (107—113), M. Faraday, Thoughts on radiant

vibrations (114--118), P. Langevin, On the Concept of Corpuscles and Atoms (119--148), V. Fock, On the Discussion of Questions of Physics (149--159), K. Nikolsky, On the Paths of Development of Theoretical Physics in the USSR (160--172), L. S. Leyan, On the Principal Physical Views of Acad. V. F. Mitkevich (173--182).

1. Physikalische Zeitschrift der Sowjetunion, herausgegeben vom Volkskomissariat für Schwerindustrie der UdSSR, Verantw. Redakteur A. Leipunsky, Band 12, Heft 5, 1937, S. 493--622 mit Figg. Staatsverlag für Theorie und Technik--ONTI, Moskau, tirazh 1700.

Contents: A. F. Joffé, Twenty Years of Soviet Physics (493--505), V. M. Tschulanovsky, Twenty Years of Soviet Optics (506--525), L. A. Arzymovich, The Physics of the Atomic Nucleus in the USSR on the Twentieth Anniversary of the October Revolution (526--541), D. I. Blochinzev, The Advance of Theoretical Physics in the Soviet Union in Twenty Years (542--549), E. G. Stepanowa, The Scattering of Fast β-Particles in Nitrogen, I (550--560), A. I. Leipunsky and L. Rusinov, Absorption of C-Neutrons in Silver, Cadmium and Boron at Different Temperatures (561--578), D. Blochinzew, Die Kinetik der Phosphoreszenz (586--601), N. L. Brukhatov and L. V. Kirensky, The Anisotropy of the Magnetic Energy in Single Crystals of Nickel as a Function of Temperature (602--609), A. Walther, The Second Union Conference of the Atomic Nucleus (610--622).

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

1. Akopyan A. A., Protective action of double and multiple rod lightning conductors, Elektrichestvo, 59, no. 1, 22--29, 1938.

2. Dobroklonsky S. V., Measurement of the force of infrasounds arising on the surface of the sea during a storm, Proceedings of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, Division of Mathematical and Natural Sciences, Geographical and Geophysical Series, no. 4, 593--605, 1937.

3. Menshutkin B., Prof., What is a chemical element (in memory of E. Rutherford), Vestnik znaniya, no. 12, 38--41, 1937.

4. Perelman Ya., Universal gravitation, Nauka i zhizn, no. 1, 77--80, 1938.

5. Perelman Ya., Why does a telescope magnify?, Nauka i zhizn, no. 2, 75--78, 1938.

6. Permyakov F. A., On the thirtieth anniversary of the death of V. Thomson, Nauka i zhizn, no. 1, 58--61, 1938.

7. Popov M., High-frequency sounds and their application, Vestnik znaniya, no. 12, 32--37, 1937.

8. Radovsky M. I., On the centenary of the discovery of electroplating, Elektrichestvo, 59, no. 1, 54--57, 1938.

9. Spitsyn V. I. and Flerov N. I., The development of ideas about the chemical element, Uspekhi khimii, 6, issue 12, 1703--1731, 1937.

10. Stekolnikov I. S. and Valeev Kh. S., Work of the Energy Institute of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR and of the All-Union Electrotechnical Institute on the study of lightning in 1937, Elektrichestvo, 59, no. 1, 11--21, 1938.

11. Feinboim I. B., Rays from the cosmos, Nauka i zhizn, no. 1, 8--15, 1938.

12. Shuleikin V. V., Lukyanova V. S., Stas I. I., Hydrodynamic qualities of fish and dolphin, Proceedings of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, Division of Mathematical and Natural Sciences, Geographical and Geophysical Series, no. 4, 581--592, 1937.

S. A. Shorygin