Annotated Index of Literature on the Physical Sciences,

Published from March 11 to April 30, 1939

a) Books and Brochures

1. ABRAHAM–BECKER, Theory of Electricity, translated from the German by V. A. Florinskaya, edited by T. P. Kravets, 2nd ed., revised, 260 pp., 59 drawings, GONTI, Editorial Office for Technical-Theoretical Literature, L.—M., 1939, price 4 rub. 25 kop., binding 1 rub. 25 kop., print run 7000.

The book contains the foundations of the theory of electricity in vector exposition. A macroscopic point of view is systematically maintained throughout the book. Contents (by parts and sections): A—Vectors and vector fields (7–54). I—Vectors (7–17). II—Vector fields (17–54). B—Electric field (54–117). I—Electrostatic field in a vacuum (54–69). II—Dielectrics (69–79). III—Energy and mechanical forces in an electrostatic field (79–105). IV—Steady electric current (105–117). C—Electromagnetic field (117–218). I—Magnetic vectors (117–134). II—Electrodynamics of stationary media (135–151). III—Electrodynamics of quasi-stationary currents (151–172). IV—Electromagnetic waves (172–218). D—On energy and forces in Maxwell’s theory (218–232). I—Thermodynamics of field energy (218–228). II—Action of forces in fields varying with time (228–232).

2. ALTBERG V. Ya., Prof., Submarine Ice, 196 pp., 55 figs., GONTI, Editorial Office for Technical-Theoretical Literature, M.—L., 1939, price 5 rub. 35 kop., binding 1 rub. 50 kop., print run 3000.

Contents (by chapters): I—Observations of the second half of the 19th century (15–24), II—Investigations of the 20th century (up to 1914) (25–36), III—Laboratory experiments (37–68), IV—Microthermics of turbulent water and submarine ice formation (69–98), V—The present state of knowledge on the formation of the solid phase from a liquid and the initial phase of ice formation (99–127), VI—Caloric regime and the modern view of the process of submarine ice formation (128–168). VII—Ice difficulties, their forecasting and measures to combat them (169–195).

3. ANTIK I. V., KONDORSKY E. I., OSTROVSKY E. P., SADIKOV B. A., Magnetic Measurements, edited by V. K. Arkadiev, 192 pp., 144 + 1 figs., GONTI, Editorial Office for Technical-Theoretical Literature, M.—L., 1939, price 4 rub. 80 kop., binding 1 rub. 50 kop., print run 4000.

The book is intended to serve as a manual for workers in factory laboratories, students and postgraduate students of higher educational institutions working with magnetic tests of materials, and contains a systematic presentation of existing methods of magnetic measurements as applied to the various conditions encountered in practice. Contents (by chapters): I—Magnetic properties (7–20)

II — General methodology of magnetic measurements (20–23), III — Magnetometric method (23–31), IV — Ballistic method (31–57), V — Permeameter method (58–65), VI — Electrodynamic methods (65–76), VII — Pull-off method (76–82), VIII — Measurement of losses by the wattmetric method (82–94), IX — Magnetic measurements in alternating fields of sound frequency (94–111), X — Magnetic measurements in alternating fields of high frequency (111–118), XI — Electron oscillographs (118–128), XII — Methods for determining magnetic properties at various temperatures (129–142), XIII — Magnetic analysis and defectoscopy (143–167).

1. DAVIDENKOV N. N., The Problem of Impact in Metals Science, Appendix: N. P. Shchapov and A. I. Kochetkov, Statistical Methods of Processing the Results of Impact Tests, 116 pp., 74 figs., 1 insert (Academy of Sciences of the USSR, Division of Technical Sciences), Publishing House of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, Moscow–Leningrad, 1938, price 5 rubles, print run 1500.

The author has attempted to provide a method for the possible use of impact-test results for obtaining quantitative criteria useful in design work. In light of this method it proved possible to outline the general picture of those questions that must be solved first of all by means of systematic experiments. Contents (by chapters): I — The problem of impact as a problem of cold brittleness (5–11), II — The physical nature of brittleness (12–24), III — Methods of testing for cold brittleness (25–33), IV — Methods of calculation for impact brittleness (40–48), V — Determination of the critical temperatures of brittleness (49–70), VI — Influence of the surface layer on cold brittleness (71–75), VII — Influence of mechanical and thermal treatments on cold brittleness (76–86), VIII — Influence of the chemical composition of steel on its cold brittleness (87–88).

1. ZUBOV N. N., Sea Waters and Ice, 453 pp., 182 figs., Hydrometeorological Publishing House, Moscow, 1938, price 15 rubles (bound), print run 3000.

A monograph whose main aim is to present the ice in the sea, its properties, and the processes of its formation, development, and melting. Contents (by chapters): I — Certain properties of sea water (5–72), II — Light and sound phenomena in the sea (73–104), III — Changes in the temperature and salinity of the ocean (105–144), V — Distribution of ocean waters (207–256), VI — Certain properties of sea ice (257–309), VII — Ice in the sea (310–415).

1. IVANOV A. P., Prof., Electric Sources of Light, Part 1, Incandescent lamps, 356 pp., 179 figs., GONTI, Editorial Office of Power-Engineering Literature, Moscow–Leningrad, 1938, price 7 rubles 25 kopecks, binding 1 ruble 50 kopecks, print run 5000.

The book is devoted to an analysis of the physical phenomena and properties of incandescent lamps.

1. KREMANN R. and PESTEMER M., Relations between Physical Properties and Chemical Structure, translated under the editorship of Academician N. D. Zelinsky, 216 pp., 30 drawings, GONTI, Editorial Office of Chemical Literature, Leningrad–Moscow, 1939, price 6 rubles 15 kopecks, binding 1 ruble 50 kopecks, print run 4000.

The book considers various properties of matter closely connected with its structure and with one or another of its aggregate states. Contents (by sections): I — Introduction. Types of physical properties (7–11), II — On the construction of molecules from atoms... (11–18), III — Additivity of the molecular volume of liquids, determined by various methods... (18–28), IV — On the arrangement of atoms in a molecule (28–42), V — Additivity of heats of formation, heats of bond, and heats of combustion, and intramolecular potential (43–52), VI — Electrical polarization and dipole moment (52–71), VII — Molecular refraction... (72–84), VIII — Dispersion (84—

90), IX—Anisotropy of polarizability... (90–105), X—Absorption and emission of light by valence electrons in the visible and ultraviolet regions of the spectrum (105–116), XI—Interaction between light and molecular vibrations in the infrared spectrum and in the Raman spectrum (117–133), XII—Permanent optical rotatory power, or optical activity (134–156), XIII—Magnetic properties and their dependence on structure (156–173), XIV—The relation between the dissociation constant and structure (173–179), XV—Additivity of boiling temperatures... (179–193), XVI—Further properties connected with cohesion forces (194–206).

1. KRENIG V. O., Prof., Doctor of Science, Corrosion of Metals, 2nd supplemented ed., 308 pp., 219 figs., GONTI, Editorial Office for Literature on Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metallurgy, Moscow—Leningrad, 1938, price 4 rub. 90 kop., binding 1 rub. 50 kop., print run 6000.

The book examines questions concerning the behavior of metals and alloys under the influence of various external conditions upon them; on the basis of the latest data of science and technology, explanations are given for these phenomena, which are inseparably connected with the physico-chemical state of metals.

1. MENDELEEV D. I., Works, Vol. VI under the general editorship of Acad. V. E. Tishchenko, volume curator Prof. B. P. Veinberg: Gases, 692 pp. with figs. on 12 plates (Academy of Sciences of the USSR), GONTI, Editorial Office for Chemical Literature, Leningrad—Moscow, 1939, price 19 rub., binding 2 rub., print run 2500.

The volume includes D. I. Mendeleev’s works on gases, excerpts relating to gases from his other works, and excerpts from the minutes of meetings of the Russian Physico-Chemical Society. List of works and excerpts: On determining the density of gases and vapors in application to analysis (from “Analytical Chemistry,” 1866) (8–65), Excerpts relating to gases from the 1st edition of Principles of Chemistry (1869–1871) (66–97), Pulsating pump (99–125), On the compressibility of gases (128–171), Preliminary note on determining altitudes by means of the differential barometer of D. Mendeleev and V. Gemilian (175–180), Altimeter, or differential barometer for leveling, constructed by Prof. of St. Petersburg University D. I. Mendeleev (181–186), Preliminary note on the elasticity of rarefied gas, by D. I. Mendeleev (194–198), On the experiments of Siljeström on the elasticity of rarefied gases (206–210), On the elasticity of gases (221–589), On air (590–616), Remark concerning objections by Mr. Siljeström (617–618), On the compressibility of gases at pressures below one atmosphere (627–630), Deviations in the laws relating to gases (633–635), Investigations of Mariotte’s law (642–653), On experiments on the elasticity of gases (663–684), Excerpts concerning gases from the 5th edition of Principles of Chemistry (1889) (686–692).

1. MOLCHANOV P. A., Aerology, 408 pp., 294 + 2 figs., 24 tables, 2 inserts, Hydrometeorological Publishing House, Leningrad—Moscow, 1938, price 11 rub., binding 1 rub., print run 5000.

Contents (by chapters): I—Meteorological elements and their measurement (5–27), II—Methods of investigating the free atmosphere (28–125), III—Physics and thermodynamics of the atmosphere (126–218), IV—Distribution of temperature in the atmosphere (219–248), V—Clouds (243–302), VI—Air currents (303–362), VII—Stratosphere (363–388).

1. NENYUK A. T., Prof., On the Motion of a Fluid with Mass Variable along the Flow, 58 pp., 11 drawings (Scientific-Research Hydrotechnical Laboratory of Yuzhspetsstroy), no publisher, Kharkov, 1938, price 2 rub., print run 500.

The author has carried out an attempt to construct a theory of the motion of fluids with variable mass. Contents (by parts and sections): Deter...

... of the motion of a body of variable mass (7–18). Motion of a fluid with variable mass (19–57), I—Motion of a fluid in pipes (19–25), II—Motion of a fluid in open channels (25–32), III—Theory of the hydraulic jump (32–50), IV. Elements of the theory of hydraulic resistances (50–57)

1. PRZHEBOROVSKII Ya. S., Prof., Introduction to Physical and Colloidal Chemistry for Physicians and Biologists, 2nd ed., revised and enlarged, 344 pp., 146 figs., State Medical Publishing House, M.—L., 1938, price 4 r. 30 k., binding 1 r. 20 k., print run 15,000.

The second edition of the book has been substantially revised and supplemented.

1. RAY V. and RAYLEIGH J., A Physico-Chemical Practical Course, 2nd ed., revised and enlarged. Translated from the English by N. N. Sveshnikova under the editorship of Prof. S. I. Sklyarenko, 265 pp., 74 figs., 7 nomograms on inserts, ONTI, Editorial Office of Chemical Literature, M., 1938, price 4 r. 50 k., binding 1 r. 50 k., print run 8000.

The book contains descriptions of 72 practical exercises in physical chemistry and several introductory chapters devoted to errors of measurement, graphical methods of computation, calibration of measuring instruments, and work with a slide rule. The book is intended for senior students; it can be of great assistance to instructors, as well as to graduate students when carrying out a special practical course in physical chemistry. In all sections, the descriptions of the experiments are preceded by theoretical indications.

1. TERMEN F. E., Radio Measurements, translated from the English, 292 pp., 184 figs., State Publishing House for Literature on Communications and Radio, M., 1938, price 4 r. 20 k., binding 1 r. 40 k., print run 5000.

The book was written with the aim of giving an idea of the methods of radio-engineering measurements, of the devices and principles of operation used for this purpose, and is intended for use both as a reference book and as a textbook. Contents (by chapters): I—Voltage, current, power (5–39), II—Measurement of circuit parameters at low frequency (40–62), III—Measurement of circuit parameters at high frequency (63–83), IV—Laboratory resistances, self-inductances, capacitances (84–106), V—Frequency measurement (107–131), VI—Investigation of waveform and phase shifts (132–146), VII—Characteristics of tubes (147–165), VIII—Investigation of low-frequency amplifiers (166–185), IX—Measurement of radio receivers (186–209), X—Investigation of generators, power amplifiers, and modulation measurement (210–223), XI—Measurement of the field strength of antennas, feeders (224–245), XII—Laboratory generators (246–265), XIII—Cathode-ray tubes (266–290).

1. CHURIKOV G. N. and KRYMSKII N. P., Adjustments of Universal and Instrumental Measuring Microscopes, 48 pp., 46 + 41 figs., State Publishing House of the Defense Industry, M.—L., 1938, price 1 rub., print run 3000.

The book elucidates questions concerning the cleaning, adjustment, and testing of universal and instrumental measuring microscopes. It sets forth the techniques and methods of adjusting both the mechanical and optical parts of the instruments, based on the authors’ many years of practical work. Contents: G. N. Churikov, Adjustment of a universal measuring microscope (5–27), N. P. Krymskii, Adjustments of an instrumental measuring microscope (28–46).

b) Collections of articles

1. Metallurgy and Heat Treatment, 255 pp. with figs. (Moscow Institute of Steel named after I. V. Stalin, Scientific-Research Sector), Proceedings of the Moscow Institute of Steel named after I. V. Stalin,

under the scientific supervision and scientific editorship of the heads of departments, responsible editor Eng. M. L. Korolev, Collection XI, State Publishing House of the Defense Industry, M.—L., 1938, price 8 rub. 95 kop. (bound), circulation 2000.

1. Practical Problems of Electromagnetism. 83 pp. with figs. (Academy of Sciences of the USSR, Division of Technical Sciences). Publishing House of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, M.—L., 1939, price 3 rub. 25 kop., binding 75 kop., circulation 1500.

Contents: E. G. Shramkov, Establishment of standards of magnetic units in the USSR (5—18), V. K. Arkad’ev, Two methods for calculating the skin effect in ferromagnets (19—42), A. S. Zaimovskii, Magnetic measurements of high-coercivity alloys (43—47), K. M. Polivanov, Magnetization of screened ferromagnetic rods in a damped oscillatory field (49—58), R. V. Telesnin, On the question of the study of fast electrical processes by the Helmholtz pendulum (59—64), R. V. Telesnin, Change in the inductance of ballistic galvanometers in the first moments of current passage (65—71), O. I. Veletskaya and V. M. Goitannikov, Measurement of the magnetic permeability of transformer steel and permalloy in audio-frequency fields and weak fields (73—79), V. K. Arkad’ev, Magnetic spectrum as one of the technical specifications for transformer steel (81—82).

3—5. Modern Problems of Physical Chemistry and Chemical Technology. Collection I, 68 pp., with figs. (University of Physico-Chemical Technology named after N. D. Zelinskii, All-Union Chemical Society named after D. I. Mendeleev, Moscow Branch), M., 1938, price 2 rub. 50 kop., circulation 2500.

Contents: Prof. V. K. Semenchenko, Modern problems of the theory of solutions (3—25), Prof. V. K. Semenchenko, Properties of metallic solutions (25—47), Prof. A. B. Mlodzeevskii, Liquid crystals (48—68).

Collection II, 152 pp., with figs. and 2 portraits, price 5 rub., circulation 2500.

Contents: Prof. P. L. Kapitsa, Reminiscences of Professor Rutherford (3—20), Prof. V. Pauli, Conservation laws in the theory of relativity and in atomic physics (21—35), Acad. N. D. Zelinskii, Organic chemistry and the chemical industry (36—43), Prof. V. I. Spitsyn, Distribution of the chemical elements in connection with the structure of the atomic nucleus (44—67), Session devoted to the twenty-fifth anniversary of Prof. Bachinskii’s law relating to the viscosity of liquids (109—112), Prof. I. A. Bachinskii, Twenty-five years of the law of viscosity of liquids (113—132), Prof. P. A. Rebinder, Review of A. I. Bachinskii’s work in the field of molecular physics (133—140), Prof. K. A. Putilov, Review of A. I. Bachinskii’s thermodynamic investigations (141—151).

Collection III, 86 pp., with figs. and 1 insert, price 2 rub. 75 kop., circulation 2500.

Contents: Prof. A. I. Brodskii, Reactions of isotope exchange (3—26), Prof. A. I. Brodskii, Methods of separating isotopes (27—47), Prof. O. E. Zvyagintsev, Geochemistry of gold (48—64), Prof. I. V. Krotov, The current state of the doctrine of metal corrosion (65—85).

c) Publications of institutes and universities

1. Transactions of the Main Geophysical Observatory under the general editorship of V. P. Pastukh, Issue 30, Atmospheric Electricity (2), edited by N. I. Leushin; 129 pp. with figs. and 1 insert (Main Administration of the Hydrometeorological Service of the USSR under the Council of People’s Commissars of the Union of SSR), Hydrometeorological Publishing House, L.—M., 1939, price 5 rub., circulation 600.

Contents: R. A. Allik and N. I. Leushin, Some conclusions from observations of the electrical state of the atmosphere

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in Slutsk (village of Pavlovskoye) over 20 years (1916–1935) (3–33), R. A. Allik, On the connection of the electrical state of the atmosphere with certain meteorological factors (34–59), N. I. Leushin and E. S. Merkulova, On the conditions of propagation of radio waves in the broadcasting range in connection with terrestrial magnetism (60–71), A. V. Pershin, Measurements of the content of radioactive substances in the air by the Spitzen method (72–79), R. A. Allik, On one installation for recording the electrical conductivity of atmospheric air (80–85), M. N. Gerasimova, On the method for measuring the content of ions in the atmosphere and on a new ion counter (86–112), N. I. Leushin and E. S. Merkulova, Atmospherics on medium waves in summer at Slutsk (113–128).

1. Scientific Notes of the Kazakh State University named after S. M. Kirov. Second series, physics, mathematics, Managing editor F. Olikov, 129 pp. with fig., Kazakh State Publishing House, Alma-Ata, 1938, no price, print run 1150.

Among the articles: Assoc. Prof. I. D. Molyukov, Determination of the frequencies of free oscillations of frame systems (plane) (23–40), Prof. V. F. Litvinov, Some geophysical work in Kazakhstan (41–62), Prof. V. F. Litvinov, Geophysical expedition of the Department of Physics of Kazakh State University to observe the solar eclipse of 19/VI 1936 (63–72), Prof. V. F. Litvinov, Instrument for measuring heavy ions in the atmosphere (73–80), Assoc. Prof. M. M. Markovich, Determination of atmospheric turbidity on the basis of measurements of direct solar radiation (81–128).

1. Scientific Notes of the Physics and Mathematics Faculty of the Moscow State Pedagogical Institute. Proceedings of the Department of Physics, Issue I, Edited by Prof. E. V. Shpolsky, 255 pp. with fig., Publishing House of the Institute, Moscow, 1938, price 6 rubles, print run 500.

Contents: E. V. Shpolsky, Photochemical sensitization in solutions (3–17), G. D. Sheremetyev, On the connection between the quenching of fluorescence and photochemical sensitization (18–57), A. A. Ilyina, On the question of the nature of the quenching of fluorescence of aqueous eosin solutions (58–77), A. A. Ilyina, Study of photochemical sensitization in solutions (78–93), E. V. Grishkun, Sensitized oxidation of sodium sulfite (94–151), L. A. Chernov, On transverse waves in a liquid (152–155), G. P. Zakharyin, Exchange of energy between noble gases and a solid surface (156–204), Z. V. Volkova, Physico-chemical bases of the processes of adhesion in flotation (205–247), F. I. Zaretsky and N. L. Kaidanovsky, A controlling galvanometer (248–253).

c) Physical Journals

1–2. Acta Physicochimica URSS, Editor A. Frumkin, Vol. X, No. 1, Pages 1–152 with Figs and 2 Plates, Published by the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, Moscow, price 1 dollar, no print run.

Contents: N. Kobosev and L. Klachko-Gurvich, A Theory of the Formation of Catalytically Active Ensembles on Surfaces, II (1–24), B. Derjaguin and M. Kussakov, Anomalous Properties of Thin Polymolecular Films, V (25–44), A. Pankratov, Properties of Monomolecular Layers on Solutions of Salts, I (45–54), A. Frumkin and A. Pankratov, Properties of Monomolecular Layers on Solutions of Salts, II (55–64), A. Trapeznikov, The Mechanical Properties of Monolayers on Fatty Acids, Alcohols and Esters and the Effect Produced upon them by the Acidity and Cations of the Substrate, III (65–82), L. Lepin and A. Bromberg, Koagulation hydrophober Sole durch Elektrolytgemische, I, Koagulation des negativen AgJ-Sols durch Gemische von Salzen des Kaliums und

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der mehrwertigen Metalle; II, Eine neue Methode der Wertung des Antagonismus der Ionen bei der Koagulation (65—101), A. Schattenstein, Über Säure-Basen-Indikatoren in Lösungsmitteln mit verschiedenen sauren-basischen Eigenschaften (121—140), E. Nikiforoff, Zum Studium der Adsorption an polykristallinischen Körpern (141—152).

Vol. X, No. 2, Pages 153—315 with Figs, price 1 dollar.

Contents: B. Derjaguin and M. Kussakov, Anomalous Properties of Thin Polymolecular Films, V (153—174), L. Levin und G. Strachowa, Studien über die Oberflächenreaktionen, II (175—188), G. Krassina, The Photochemical Decomposition of Benzene Vapour, I (189—192), N. Prileshajewa, The Photochemical Decomposition of Benzene Vapour, II (193—198), I. Kritschevsky and N. Hasanova, Solutions Gas Vapour at High Pressures (199—216), I. Kritschevsky and J. Kasarnowsky, An Equation of State of Gaseous Mixtures (217—244), A. Kapustinsky and J. Makolkin, A Determination of the Standart Free Energies of Formation of Metallic Sulphides by the Method of Electromotive Forces of Galvanic Cells (245—258), A. Kapustinsky and J. Korshunov, A Direct Determination of Heats of Formation of Sulphides (Ferrous, Cadmium, Zinc, Magnesium and Manganese Sulphides) (259—272), E. Blat, M. Gerber and M. Neumann, The Influence of Organic Peroxides on the Cool Flame of Butane (273—296), A. Dobrinskaja and N. Neumann, The Polarographic Method in Organic Chemistry, I (297—306), A. Kikoin, The Thermal Conductivity of Solid Helium (307—312), Letters to the Editor (313—315).

3—7. Reports of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, New Series, responsible editor Academician A. E. Fersman, Vol. XXII, No. 4, pp. 149—211 with figs. Publishing House of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, Moscow, price 3 rubles, print run 3000.

Among the articles: V. V. Sokolovsky, A plane problem in the theory of earth pressure (153—157), D. Yu. Panov, On secondary effects in the torsion of an elliptic cylinder (158—160), B. O. Solonouts, On certain cases of the exact solution of the torsion problem for nonsymmetric regions (161—162), A. P. Zhdanov, Flat forks in cosmic rays (163—165), Yu. D. Bulanzhe, On the calculation of the gravimetric connection of two points (166—170).

Vol. XXII, No. 5, pp. 213—292, with figs., price 3 rubles, print run 3000.

Among the articles: M. D. Millionshchikov, The generation of homogeneous isotropic turbulence in a viscous incompressible liquid (236—240), M. D. Millionshchikov, The attenuation of velocity pulsations in aerodynamic tubes (241—242).

Vol. XXII, No. 6, pp. 293—388 with figs., price 3 rubles, print run 3000.

Among the articles: V. I. Wexler, On non-ionizing particles in the penetrating component of cosmic radiation (312—315), M. A. Bakh and N. N. Nikolaevskaya, β-radiation of radio-iodine (316—318), A. I. Lebedinsky, On the radiative equilibrium of the Earth’s atmosphere (319—320).

Vol. XXII, No. 7, pp. 389—468 with figs., price 3 rubles, print run 3000.

Among the articles: S. L. Mandelstam, On the question of the application of flames for spectral analysis (407—410), V. V. Sharonov, A general theory of the visibility meter (411—414), V. N. Kessenikh, On one case of propagation of radio waves in the atmosphere (420—243).

Vol. XXII, No. 8, pp. 469—540 with figs., price 3 rubles, print run 3000.

Among the articles: V. V. Dobronravov, Generalization of the Hamilton-Jacobi theorem to the case of quasi-coordinates (481—484), K. V. Nikolsky, On the formulation of the problem of mass of an elementary particle (485—489), K. V. Nikolsky, On the theory of a relativistic quantum particle (490—497), K. V. Nikolsky, On one problem in the theory of characteristics (498—499).

8–10. Journal of Technical Physics, Editor-in-chief Acad. A. F. Ioffe, Vol. XIII, issue 21 (November 15), pp. 1855–1956 with figs. and 1 insert, Publishing House of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, Moscow–Leningrad, 1938, price 1 ruble 75 kopecks, print run 2720.

Contents: G. I. Loginov, The influence of the medium and of adsorbed substances on the mechanical properties of micas, I (1857–1871). A. N. Lozhkin and P. I. Krol, On the mechanism of boiling of mercury in the elements of a mercury vapor generator (1872–1881). G. I. Pokrovsky and S. I. Sinelnikov, On the combined method for determining the ice content of soils (1882–1888). A. A. Kharkevich, The reciprocity theorem and Schottky’s law as applied to nonstationary processes (1889–1895). L. L. Myasnikov, On the question of the “overturning” of a sound wave of large amplitude (1896–1907). K. D. Sinelnikov, A. K. Walter, V. S. Gumenyuk, A. Ya. Taranov, Certain applications of vacuum techniques (1908–1922). B. F. Vilyum, Motion of a viscous liquid near the side edge of a flat plate oriented along the flow (1923–1931). I. F. Golubev, Viscosity of gases and gas mixtures at high pressures (1932–1937). V. S. Zhukovsky, Measurement of the temperature of a gas stream at very high velocities (1938–1953). Bibliography (1954–1956).

Vol. VIII, issues 22–23 (November–December), pp. 1957–2066 with figs. and 1 insert, price 1 ruble 75 kopecks, print run 2720.

Contents: G. Kurlumov, V. Miretsky and T. Steletskaya, Transformations in eutectoid alloys Cu–Al, V (1959–1972). E. P. Zakoshchikova, Influence of surface-active substances on the grinding of metals (1973–1985). D. Mash and P. Enushkov, On the question of the magnetic permeability of iron in high-frequency fields (1986–1991). Pt. L. Shorygin and A. P. Shorygin, On the electrical conductivity of paper and cellulose (1992–1995). V. Lukoshkov and V. Ilyinsky, Investigation of the nature of the formation of negative resistance in a two-gap magnetron (1996–2011). B. Klyarfeld, Positive column of a gas discharge (2012–2025). V. S. Zhukovsky, Measurement of the temperature of a gas stream at very high velocities (2026–2036). A. N. Aleksandrov, Theoretical and experimental study of the dependence of the separation point of a laminar boundary layer on an elliptic cylinder on the angle of attack (2037–2052). Letters to the editor and discussions (2053–2054). Bibliography (2055–2066).

Vol. VIII, issue 24 (December 30), pp. 2067–2174+IX with figs. and 1 insert, price 1 ruble 75 kopecks, print run 2720.

Contents: P. Gruzin and E. Kaminsky, Transformations of the β-phase of Ag–Zn alloys (2069–2072). G. Komovsky and N. Abrikosov, Behavior of intermetallic phases when alloyed with other metals, I (2073–2084). M. Zakharova and A. Chursanova, Investigation of Cu–Be–Si alloys (2085–2092). M. Zakharova and A. Shternfeld, Investigation of a pseudobinary section (2093–2096). A. N. Krongauz, Temperature dependence of the valve-photoeffect in cuprous photoelements under the action of X-rays (2097–2100). K. G. Trofimov, On the question of the photoeffect of semiconductors (2101–2102). N. M. Golshtein and D. M. Khorosh, Photoeffect and secondary emission from alloy cathodes (2103–2106). A. E. Askinazi, On large metallic electrodes in a gas-discharge plasma (2107–2117). P. A. Khalileev, Determination of magnetic properties in separate sections of very large products (2118–2125). B. Ya. Pines, On the thermal stability of fire retardants, I (2126–2149). M. V. Laufer, A stroboscopic device for studying the velocity of motion of mechanisms (2150–2154). I. I. Teumin, Analytical characteristics of a generating triode (2155–2167). I. M. Shmushke-

in part, Damping of plane shock waves of small amplitude (2168–2174).

11—12. Journal of Technical Physics (Proceedings of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR). Editor-in-chief Acad. A. F. Ioffe, Vol. IX, issue 1, pp. 1—96 with figs., Publishing House of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, Moscow—Leningrad, 1939, price 5 rubles, print run 2050.

Contents: O. B. Lur’e, Non-stationary phenomena and distortions introduced by amplifiers at high frequency in television (3—18), A. V. Mikhailov, Theory of stability of linear feedback circuits with lumped constants (19—31), N. F. Otpushchennikov, Barkhausen—Kurz oscillations in the “free anode” circuit (32—38), D. Nasilov, On the meteorological nature of fadings (39—43), N. S. Khlebnikov and N. S. Zaitsev, New complex photocathodes (44—62), N. B. Vargaftik and D. L. Timrot, Thermal conductivity of water vapor at high pressures and temperatures (63—70), B. Ya. Pines, V. Ya. Bilyk and G. P. Kushta, On the thermal stability of refractories, II (71—87). Letters to the editor and discussion (88—94), Bibliography (95—96).

Vol. IX, issue 2, pp. 97—168 with figs., price 5 rubles, print run 2800.

Contents: P. L. Kapitsa, Turbine expander for obtaining low temperatures and its application for liquefying air (99—123), P. L. Kapitsa, Stability and transition through critical speeds of rapidly rotating rotors in the presence of friction (124—147), L. D. Berman, Evaporation and heat transfer from the surface of a moving water film (148—159), N. I. Davidenkov, String method on the construction of Mohr’s circles (160—164), V. V. Furduyev, Several remarks on a generalized family of lossless horns (165—167).

13—14. Journal of Experimental and Theoretical Physics. Editors-in-chief Acad. A. F. Ioffe and Acad. L. I. Mandelshtam, Vol. 8, issues 10—11 (October—November), pp. 1065—1228 with figs. and 1 plate. Publishing House of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, Moscow—Leningrad, 1938, price 4 rubles 50 kopecks, print run 2520.

Contents: S. Ryzhanov, On the braking radiation of quanta by neutrons and protons upon their scattering by nuclei (1065—1076), A. S. Kompaneets, Induced β-decay of a heavy particle with simultaneous emission of a quantum (1077—1081), V. Rudnitskii, Diamagnetism of rings of atoms and the problem of superconductors (1082—1095), I. Pomeranchuk, Critical field in superconductors of small dimensions (1096—1097), N. E. Alekseevskii, Dependence of the critical current on the external field in superconducting alloys (1098—1103), S. V. Vonsovskii, Temperature dependence of the magnetic anisotropy of single crystals of cobalt (1104—1123), M. V. Dekhtyar, Influence of elastic stresses on the initial susceptibility of single crystals (1124—1131), E. Titov, Magnetostriction of an iron single crystal (1132—1134), B. T. Geilikman, On the influence of a magnetic and electric field on phase transformations (1135—1146), F. Gal’perin, Influence of an electric field on the fine structure of X-ray absorption spectra (1147—1150), L. I. Golik and S. D. Gvozdover, On the dependence of the mean quantities characterizing the elastic scattering of electrons in gases on the effective cross-section for the transfer of momentum (1151—1154), N. D. Morgulis and A. G. Nagorskii, Secondary-electron emission of oxide cathodes (1159—1173), G. I. Pokrovskii and S. T. Sinitsyn, On the emission of zinc from brass as a result of electron impact (1174—1177), V. A. Dmitriev, On the measurement of electrical parameters of highly absorbing dielectrics at ultrahigh frequency (1178—1191), M. I. Kontorovich and N. N. Lebedev, On one method of solving certain problems in the theory of diffraction and related problems (1192—1206), M. V. Klassen-Neklyudova,

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Influence of dissolving the surface of a specimen by acids on the mechanical properties of single crystals of the metals bismuth and zinc (1207—1214), N. A. Shishakov and V. I. Kasatochkin, Orientation of crystals on the surface of platinum under plating (1215—1217), P. S. Vadilo, On the influence of the degree of supersaturation of a solution on the internal homogeneity of crystals growing in it (1218—1220), L. Patrushev, On the question of the change in volume of bodies during melting (1221—1223), V. M. Papin, Film vortices (1224—1228).

Volume 8, issue 12 (December), pp. 1229—1392 + IX with figures and 3 inserts, price 2 rub. 25 kop., print run 2520.

Contents: K. D. Sinelnikov, A. K. Walter, V. S. Gumenyuk and A. V. Ivanov, Investigation of the boundary of the nuclear photoeffect for beryllium (1229—1233), V. V. Cherdyntsev, On the “free” competition of nuclear processes (1234—1240), V. V. Cherdyntsev, On the theory of complex nuclear transformations (1241—1244), S. Altshuler, Solution of the wave equation for the deuton (1245—1248), D. Blokhintsev, Diffraction of molecules (1249—1254), Ya. Frenkel and S. Ryzhonov, Theory of diffraction of electrons from single crystals (1255—1266), Yu. P. Bulychev, Influence of a magnetic field on the formation of a superconducting nucleus (1267—1270), D. I. Shenberg, Magnetic properties of bismuth at low temperatures (1271—1283), D. I. Shenberg, Magnetic properties of superconductors (1284—1285), A. I. Krasnikov, On the fluorescence of air and metals (1286—1291), Ya. I. Frenkel, On the theory of the electric breakdown in dielectrics and electronic semiconductors (1292—1301), A. G. Samoilovich, Remarks on Nernst’s heat theorem (1302—1304), I. V. Poraykov, Distribution of diffusely scattered X-radiation inside and outside the scattering body (1305—1317), A. Akhiezer, On the absorption of sound in solid bodies (1318—1329), A. Akhiezer, On the absorption of sound in metals (1330—1339), T. A. Kontorova and Ya. I. Frenkel, On the theory of plastic deformation and twinning, II (1340—1348), T. A. Kontorova and Ya. I. Frenkel, On the theory of plastic deformation and twinning, III (1349—1358), S. Gerdzhiken, I. Dekhtyar and A. Geller, Investigation of internal stresses in filings, I (1359—1364), S. Gerdzhiken and I. Dekhtyar, Investigation of internal stresses in filings, II (1365—1367), S. T. Konobeevsky and M. P. Shaskolskaya, Crystallization on plastically bent crystals of rock salt (1368—1372), P. Vadilo, Dissolution of the solution of various portions of the faces of a growing crystal (1373—1350), P. Vadilo, On the influence of the temperature of the solution on the appearance of crystals growing in it and on the cause of the formation of needle-shaped crystals (1381—1383), S. L. Sosinsky and V. A. Dmitriev, The Druide–Kundt method for measuring the dielectric constant and absorption coefficient as applied to strongly absorbing liquids (1394—1390), Letters to the editor (1391—1392).

1. Metrology and Verification Work, organ of the Committee for Measures and Measuring Instruments under the Council of People’s Commissars of the USSR, Editorial Board, Nos. 2—3, February—March 1939, 96 pp. with figures, GONTI, no city, 1939, price 8 rub., print run 1400.

Among the articles: Verification work and metrology during the period from the XVII to the XVIII Party Congress (editorial) (1—5), Prof. A. N. Dobrokhotov, On balances and their calibration (9—15), V. A. Barinov, Theory of comparison of line standards (15—19), V. I. Zayats, Principles of constructing a new system for transferring dimensions from a standard to products (19—28), L. D. Bryzhev, Technical circuits of the primary frequency standard (29—32), V. N. Gramenitsky and A. M. Petrov, Influence of water temperature on the indi—

knowledge of current meters (32–39), M. I. Levin, The influence of asymmetry of voltages and currents on the accuracy of measuring reactive energy (40–43).

1. Technical Physics of the USSR, Editor A. Joffe, Vol. V, No. 11, Pages 809–910 with Figs., Academy of Sciences Press, Moscow–Leningrad, 1938, print run 770.

Contents: F. Wittmann and J. Salitra, Investigation of the Critical Interval of Brittleness in Steel (809–818), F. Wittmann, The Influence of Chromium, Copper and Nickel Plating on the Cold Brittleness of Steel (819–826), M. Classen-Nekludova, The Influence of the Dissolution by an Acid of the Surface of Bismuth and Zinc Single Crystals on their Mechanical Properties (827–835), A. Alexandrov and J. Dzhian, Studies on the Amorphous State, XVII (836–841), G. Mikhailov and V. Kirilina, Study of the Elastic Relaxation by a Resonance Method (842–847), N. Morgulis and A. Nagorsky, Secondary Electron Emission from Oxide-Coated Cathodes (848–863), V. Fabrikant, On the Quantitative Theory of the Excitation of Atoms in a Gas-Discharge (864–888), A. Gukhman, A Method of Comparing Convection Heating Surfaces (889–910).

1. Physics at School, Responsible editor G. I. Faleev, No. 1, January–February 1939, 88 pp. with figs., Educational-Pedagogical Publishing House, Moscow, 1939, price 1 rub. 25 kop., print run 29,500.

Among the articles: I. B. Fainboim, P. N. Lebedev (13–28), V. A. Bychkov, Some Historical Dates (32–34), Yu. D. Katsenelson, A Brief Calendar of Physics for 1939 (34–37).

S. A. Shorygin