ANNOTATED INDEX OF LITERATURE

ON THE PHYSICAL SCIENCES, PUBLISHED FROM MAY 1 TO JUNE 5, 1939

a) Books and Brochures

1. ABRAMOVICH G. N., On the Theory of a Free Jet of a Compressible Gas, 71 pp., 13 figs. Proceedings of the Central Aero-Hydrodynamic Institute named after Prof. N. E. Zhukovsky, Issue 377, Publishing House of the Institute, Moscow, 1939, price 2 rub. 50 kop., print run 1000.

2. AMBARTSUMIAN V., Theoretical Astrophysics, 256 pp., 20 figs., GONTI, Editorial Office of Technical-Theoretical Literature, Leningrad—Moscow, 1939, price 4 rub. 50 kop., binding 1 rub. 50 kop., print run 3000.

The book is the first systematic course of theoretical astrophysics in the Russian language. The book considers the theory of the outer layers of stars and the theory of ionization in stellar atmospheres in connection with the interpretation of stellar spectra. Special attention is given to the solar atmosphere, in particular to the chromosphere and corona. Further, questions of the physics of gaseous nebulae (planetary and diffuse) are analyzed in detail. The question of the state of interstellar matter is considered. The basic ideas connected with novae outbursts, and also with the continuous outflow of matter from the surfaces of Wolf—Rayet type stars, are set forth. In the last chapter the basic questions of the theory of the internal structure of stars are presented.

1. GEVELING N. V., prof. d-r, Metallurgy, Part One, Metallic Alloys, 2nd ed., revised and enlarged, 298 pp., 375 figs., 14 inserts, State Publishing House of the Defense Industry, Moscow—Leningrad, 1938, price 10 rub. 50 kop., binding 2 rub., print run 8000.

Contents (by sections and chapters): 1—Formation and Destruction of the Structure of Solids (8—74), I—The Concept of the Structure of Solids (8—20), II—The Structure of Solids as a Function of Temperature (20—31), III—Processes of Crystallization and Melting (31—64), IV—Change of Free Surface Energy (64—74), 2—Metallic Alloys (75—246), V—Methods of Studying Alloys (75—142), VI—Binary Alloys (142—204), VII—Cast Alloys (204—220), VIII—Diagrams of State of Iron—Carbon Alloys (200—246), 3—Change in the Structure of Alloys (247—267), IX—Secondary Crystallization, Recrystallization, and Change of Form of the Components of Alloys in the Solid State (247—267), 4—Mechanical Properties of Alloys (268—291), X—Mechanism of Deformation of the Metallic Crystal (268—284), XI—Deformation of Polycrystalline Metal (284—292). The book is a textbook for aviation higher educational institutions.

1. DURAND W. F., prof. (under the general editorship), Aerodynamics. Translation edited by Prof. V. V. Golubev, Volume II, Trans—

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translated from the English by P. V. Berg, 408 pp., 113 figs., State Publishing House of the Defense Industry, Moscow–Leningrad, 1939, price 12 rubles 75 kopecks (bound), print run 3000.

The second volume consists entirely of the monograph by Prof. T. Kármán and Prof. I. Burgers, “Theoretical Aerodynamics of Ideal Fluids.” In the world scientific literature this is the most detailed exposition of all the most essential questions of wing theory. Contents (by chapters): I — Basic principles of wing theory. Flow around a wing (11–37), II — Theory of the wing of infinite span (37–124), III — Mathematical foundations of the theory of the wing of finite span (124–193), IV — Wings and wing systems of finite span (193–316), V — Problems of nonuniform and curvilinear motion (317–354), VI — Formation of the vortex system behind the wing (355–370), VII — Theory of the jet (370–395).

1. DURAND V. F., Prof. (general editor), Aerodynamics, translated under the general editorship of Prof. V. V. Golubtsov, Volume V, translated from the English by M. F. Gorshkov, edited by V. S. Vedrov, 302 pp., 67+66 figs., State Publishing House of the Defense Industry, Moscow–Leningrad, 1939, price 12 rubles 50 kopecks (bound), print run 3000.

The fifth volume includes two sections: “Aircraft Dynamics,” whose author is B. Melvill Jones, and “Aerodynamic Calculation,” whose author is L. V. Kerber. Contents of the first section (by chapters): I — Steady motion and limiting load factors (13–32), II — Symmetrical, or longitudinal, moments (32–71), III — Asymmetrical, or lateral, moments (71–102), IV — Free flight. Simplified analysis (103–142), V — Equations of motion and their solution for small deviations from steady symmetrical flight (142–168), VI — Numerical solution of the symmetrical equations of Chapter V (168–210), VII — Numerical solutions of the equations of the asymmetrical group (210–233), VIII — Spin (234–254). Contents of the second section (by chapters): I — Basic relations (257–260), II — Basic calculations (260–285), III — Aerodynamic calculation by power curves (286–302), IV — Bairstow method (303–306), V — Lesley–Reid method (306–317), VI — Oswald method (317–332), VII — Semiempirical theoretical method (332–334), VIII — Logarithmic diagrams (334–343), IX — Range and endurance (344–354), X — Influence of the principal factors on flying qualities (354–365), XI — Limits of flying qualities (365–376).

1. ZHUKOVSKY N. E., Prof. Collected Works, Lectures, Issue 1, Theoretical Foundations of Aeronautics, Part I, third revised edition edited by Prof. V. P. Vetchinkin, 540 pp., 353+2 figs., 1 portrait (Central Aerohydrodynamic Institute named after Prof. N. E. Zhukovsky, Commission for the Publication of the Works of N. E. Zhukovsky), ONTI, Main Editorial Office of Aviation Literature, Moscow–Leningrad, 1938, no price stated (subscription edition), bound, print run 3000.

The book contains all the laboratory material on the resistance of fluids and the theory of propellers. Contents of the book (by sections): Basic equations of hydrodynamics and the theorems following from them (11–41), Approximate theory of direct and oblique impact (42–76), Vortex motion of a fluid and the frictional theory of resistance (77–128), Experiments on the oblique impact of an air stream (129–184), Theory of vortices (185–211), On the supporting planes of an airplane (212–252), Experimental investigations of the supporting planes of airplanes (253–306), Vortex theory of frontal resistance (307–336), Viscosity of air (337–355), Theory of the propeller and the fan (356–452), Calculation of a propeller for an airplane or airship (453–517), On similarity (518–524), Description of the aerodynamic laboratory of the Moscow Higher Technical School (525–532).

1. Zeeman Effect. Measurement of the specific charge of the electron, 14 pp., 4 figs. (Moscow State University named after M. N. Pokrovsky, Faculty of Physics, Special Practicum), without publisher and price, M., 1938, print run 90 (stenciled).

A manual for carrying out one of the special physics practicum experiments.

1. KOKURIN S. N., Relaxation Oscillations, Part One, 127 pp., 91 drawings, State Publishing House for Communications Engineering, M., 1938, price 3 rub. 50 kop., print run 3000.

The book is the first attempt to bring together extensive but scattered material on relaxation oscillations. The author’s aim was, as far as possible, to examine the action of relaxation systems from the point of view of contemporary ideas about nonlinear oscillations. The first part of the book sets forth questions that, chiefly, characterize the self-excitation of relaxation oscillations (relaxation self-oscillations).

1. LIPIN S. V., The Twenty-Degree Calorie and Its Relation to the Absolute Unit of Energy, Communication to the VNIIM Advisory Committee on Thermometry, (S. W. Lipine, La calorie 20° et son rapport à l’unité absolue, Mémoire présenté au Comité consultatif de Thermométrie), 16 pp. (Committee on Measures and Measuring Instruments under the SNK of the USSR, All-Union Scientific Research Institute of Metrology — VNIIM), Lenizdat, L., 1939, without price, print run 250 (in Russian and French).

The work considers the question of establishing a unit of quantity of heat, subject to discussion in the Advisory Committee on Thermometry, a meeting of which is timed to coincide with the IX General Conference on Weights and Measures in Paris, to be held in October 1939.

1. NIKOLAI E. L., Prof., Theoretical Mechanics, Part One, I, Statics of a Rigid Body, II, Kinematics, 13th ed., revised, 260 pp., 266 drawings, GONTI, Main Editorial Office of Technical-Theoretical Literature, L.—M., 1938, price 3 rub. 80 kop., binding 75 kop., print run 25,000.

The thirteenth edition differs from the preceding ones in that elements of vector algebra and vector analysis have been introduced into the exposition of statics and kinematics. In addition, supplements have been added to the chapters dealing with the rotation of a rigid body about a fixed point and the general case of motion of a rigid body.

1. NIKOLAI E. L., Prof., Theoretical Mechanics, Part Two, Dynamics, 7th ed., 284 pp., 196 drawings, GONTI, Main Editorial Office of Technical-Theoretical Literature, L.—M., 1939, 4 rub. 50 kop., binding 75 kop., print run 20,000.

In the seventh edition certain changes and additions have been introduced. A new treatment is given of the question of forces of inertia, bearing in mind the need to emphasize the reality of these forces. In addition, a new exposition of d’Alembert’s principle is given.

1. NIKOLAI E. L., Prof., Theoretical Mechanics, Part Three, I, Lagrange’s Equations, II, Theory of Small Oscillations, III, Theory of Gyroscopes, 2nd ed., corrected and supplemented, 312 pp., 128 drawings, GONTI, Editorial Office of Technical-Theoretical Literature, L.—M., 1938, price 4 rub. 75 kop., binding 75 kop., print run 10,000.

The first two sections were previously published as a separate issue under the title Lectures on Theoretical Mechanics, Part III, Issue 1 (ONTI, 1936); the third section appears in print for the first time. Its contents (by chapters): VII — Basic equations of rigid-body dynamics (154—164), VIII — Gyroscopic moment (164—185), IX — Gyroscope in a Cardan suspension (185—202), X — Gyroscope with two degrees of freedom on a movable base (202—216), XI — Motion of a gyroscope under the action of the force of gravity (217—244);

XII—Gyroscopic stabilization (245–269), XIII—Gyroscopic compass (269–291), XIV—Theory of a flexible shaft with account taken of the gyroscopic effect (291–311).

1. POVALO-SHVEIKOVSKII N. G., Statistical methods in the theory of accuracy, with a preface by Prof. M. A. Velikanov, 101 pp., 7 figs. (Academy of Sciences of the USSR, G. M. Krzhizhanovskii Power Engineering Institute), Publishing House of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, Moscow—Leningrad, 1938, price 5 rubles 60 kopecks, print run 1000.

2. SOKOLOV A. A. (with the participation of ORLOV D. N.), Brief description of the photo-meter “Lummera-Brodhun,” 11 pp., 4 figs. (Moscow Machine-Tool Instrumental Institute, Educational-Production Workshops), Publishing House of the Institute, Moscow, 1939, no price indicated, print run 750.

3. SOKOLOV A. A. (with the participation of ORLOV D. N.), Brief guide to setting up physical experiments on an optical bench, 32 pp., 28 figs. (Moscow Machine-Tool Instrumental Institute, Educational-Production Workshops), Publishing House of the Institute, Moscow, 1938, no price indicated, print run 500.

The brochure describes educational experiments with instruments of the optical bench manufactured by the institute’s workshops.

1. FEFILOV B. V., Prof., Problems in applied optics, Part I, Geometrical optics, 156 pp., 122 drawings. (Moscow Institute of Engineers of Geodesy, Aerial Photography and Cartography, GUGSK NKVD USSR), Editorial Bureau of GUGSK NKVD USSR, Moscow, 1938, price 5 rubles, print run 1500.

The book, containing 194 problems, is intended for students of higher educational institutions and technical colleges studying geometrical optics. As the principal manual, with reference to which the problems are compiled, A. I. Tudorovskii’s course “Theory of Optical Instruments,” 1937, has been chosen. The first section (7–42) is devoted to the fundamental laws of geometrical optics. The second section (42–65) contains problems on reflection from plane and spherical mirrors and on refraction at plane and spherical surfaces. The third section (66–121) is devoted to the theory of the ideal optical system (Gaussian optics). In the fourth section (122–138) problems on the limitation of rays in optical systems, on the finding of pupils and apertures, etc., are grouped. The fifth section (139–151) is devoted to the optical instrument as a transmitter of light energy, to luminous flux, illumination, the luminous intensity of instruments, etc.

b) Articles

1. Study of length standards Nos. 28, 11, P14, M20 (Étude des règles en platine iridié, No. 28, No. 11, P14, M20), 44 pp. with figs. (Committee on Measures and Measuring Instruments under the SNK of the USSR, All-Union Scientific Research Institute of Metrology—VNIIM), Lenizdat, Leningrad, 1939, no price indicated, print run 250 (in Russian and French).

Contents: V. A. Barynov, Comparison of the platinum-iridium standards of the meter of the USSR Nos. 28, 11, P14, and M20 in 1937–1938 (9–16), V. A. Barynov and M. A. Afanasiev, New determination of the coefficient of thermal expansion of the principal platinum-iridium standard of the meter of the USSR No. 28 in 1936 (17–26).

1. Interferential measurements of length (Étude sur les interférences lumineuses en métrologie), 32 pp. with figs. (Committee on Measures and Measuring Instruments under the SNK of the USSR, All-Union Scientific Research Institute of Metrology—VNIIM), Lenizdat, Leningrad, 1939, no price indicated, print run 250 (in Russian and French).

Contents: M. F. Romanova, A. I. Kartashev and G. V. Barlykh, Interferential measurements of the length of large end measures in connection with the question of a new definition of the meter.

(9–15), G. V. Varlikh, A. I. Kartashev, and M. F. Romanova, Reproducibility of spectral-line wavelengths of cadmium and krypton in the infrared region up to 100 mm (16–20).

1. Problems of theoretical metal science, 188 pp. with figs. (Moscow Institute of Steel named after I. V. Stalin, Research Division), Transactions of the Moscow Institute of Steel named after I. V. Stalin, under the scientific direction and scientific editorship of the heads of the departments, responsible editor Eng. M. L. Korolev, Collection X, State Publishing House of the Defense Industry, M.–L., 1938, price 6 rub. 75 kop. (bound), print run 2000.

Contents: Prof. I. L. Mirkin, Analytical investigation of the crystallization process (3–37), Prof. I. L. Mirkin, Formation of crystallization centers (38–65), Prof. I. L. Mirkin, Investigation of the influence of the heating regime on the process of secondary crystallization in steels (65–77), Prof. I. L. Mirkin, Investigation of the rate of nucleation and growth of eutectoid grains during secondary crystallization in steel (77–90), Prof. I. L. Mirkin and Eng. N. D. Diterikhs, Investigation of the process of austenite formation and dissolution of carbides (91–121), Prof. I. L. Mirkin and Eng. M. E. Blanter, Method of kinetic transformation in the austenite–pearlite region (122–133), Prof. I. L. Mirkin and Eng. M. L. Arbuzov, Investigation of low tempering of high-carbon special steels (134–148), Docent G. M. Fomin, Investigation of texture change in transformer steel (149–188).

1. Technique of modern television, Collection of articles edited by S. I. Kataev, 243 pp. with figs., State Publishing House on Radio Questions, M., 1938, price 8 rub. 50 kop., bound 1 rub. 50 kop., print run 5000.

Contents: S. I. Kataev, Instead of a foreword (5–18), I. S. Dzhigit, Modern American and Western European television transmitters (19–54), N. I. Dozorov and N. K. Svistov, Modern television receivers of the USA and Western Europe (55–99), A. D. Fortushenko, On the application of electron multipliers in television (100–122), Z. I. Model, B. I. Ivanov, and A. I. Lebedev-Karmanov, Basic problems in the field of television UHF transmitters (123–167), B. A. Vvedenskii and A. G. Arenberg, Experience in the systematic operation of short-wave UHF television transmitters in cities (168–215), S. I. Kataev, On means of increasing the range of television transmissions (216–243).

1. Successes of astronomical sciences, responsible editor Acad. V. G. Fesenkov, 243 pp. with figs. (Academy of Sciences of the USSR and the State Astronomical Institute named after P. K. Sternberg at Moscow State University), Publishing House of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, M.–L., 1939, price 11 rub., bound 1 rub., print run 1500.

Contents: A. B. Severnyi, Internal structure of stars (3–56), E. R. Mustel, Theories of the photosphere and reversing layer (57–106), G. F. Sitnik, Hydrodynamic and thermodynamic theories of sunspots (107–141), V. A. Ambartsumian, Chromospheres (143–166), N. N. Pariiskii, Problems of the solar corona (167–207), B. A. Vorontsov-Veliaminov, Physical phenomena in new stars (209–242).

c) Publications of institutes and universities

1. Transactions of the Physical Institute, Volume I, issue four, responsible editor Acad. S. I. Vavilov, 144 pp. with figs. (Academy of Sciences of the USSR, Physical Institute named after N. P. Lebedev), Publishing House of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, M.–L., 1938, price 6 rub., print run 1000.

Contents: E. K. Venstrem, Stabilization of suspensions by adsorption layers in nonpolar media (3–18), V. L. Lev-

...shin, On the possibility of interpreting the phenomena of polarized luminescence by means of the model of a linear oscillator (19–34), V. L. Levshin and O. A. Pevunova, On the nature of the luminescence of boron phosphors and on the role of boric acid in the process of luminescence (35–42), S. I. Kremen and S. N. Rzhechkin, Application of ultrasonic waves to the investigation of wave processes in models (43–77), L. A. Tumerman, Dependence of certain properties of the fluorescence of solutions on the wavelength of the exciting light (77–141), List of works by collaborators of the Physics Institute of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR (published in 1937) (142–143).

1. Scientific Transactions of Gorky State University, Issue 6, Responsible editor Prof. V. D. Semenov, 130 pp. with figs., OGIZ, Gorky Publishing House, Gorky, price 3 rub. 50 kop., print run 1000.

Among the articles: A. G. Maier, On the theory of forced oscillations in a complex generator (25–36), A. E. Brodnov, Elastic anisotropy of metals of the cubic system and the study, by elastic properties, of textures of deformation and recrystallization (69–83), V. F. Kotov, Principles of Huygens’ mechanics (84–105), A. N. Markov, On the theory of bending of cylindrical shells (120–124).

1. Scientific Transactions of Moscow State University, Issue 24, Mechanics, book two, Responsible editor Prof. V. V. Potemkin, Editor Prof. V. V. Golubev, 203 pp. with drawings, no publisher, Moscow, 1938, price 10 rub., print run 1000.

Contents: Prof. V. V. Golubev, On the theory of flows on a two-sheeted Riemann surface (3–21), Prof. L. N. Sretenskii, On the application of integral invariants to the problem of motions of a liquid ellipsoid (22–27), Assoc. Prof. L. A. Boiko, Natural oscillations of long waves in a straight circular cylinder with a partition (28–33), Assoc. Prof. L. A. Boiko, Diffraction of waves on the surface of a heavy incompressible fluid (34–60), Assoc. Prof. Kh. A. Rakhmatulin, On a correction coefficient for \(C_y\) in large velocities (61–66), Assoc. Prof. Kh. A. Rakhmatulin, On the theory of an air-jet engine (67–69), Prof. B. V. Bulgakov, Some questions of stability of motion in the theory of the gyroscope (70–82), G. S. Iyoshin, On the theory of the gyro-horizon (83–101), A. S. Kondrat’ev, On the oscillatory motions of a system with variable masses (102–136), Assoc. Prof. A. A. Ilyushin, Deformation of a circular membrane (137–142), Assoc. Prof. A. A. Ilyushin, Calculation of sections of pipes of once-through boilers (143–161), N. I. Glagolev, The problem of contact along the lateral surfaces of two coaxial cylinders (162–180), M. G. Slobodyanskii, Stress functions for the spatial problem of the theory of elasticity (181–190), M. G. Slobodyanskii, Expression of solutions of the differential equations of elasticity by means of one, two, and three functions and proof of the generality of these solutions (191–202).

c) Physical journals

1–4. Reports of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, New series, Responsible editor Acad. A. E. Fersman, Vol. XXII, No. 9, pp. 541–660 with figs., Publishing House of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, Moscow, price 3 rub., print run 3000.

Among the articles: N. Zvolinskii, On the stressed state of a stretched and twisted bar (560–563), P. M. Riz, Bending of a stretched prismatic rod (564–567), S. N. Rzhevkin, Theory and arrangement of the simplest resonant sound-absorbing systems (568–573), V. Fabrikant, A luminescent probe in a gas discharge (574–576), V. L. Granovskii and...

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E. V. Merzloukhova, On the hysteresis of an electric discharge of alternating current (577—579), L. I. Rusinov and A. A. Yuzefovich, Emission of X-rays by radioactive-chromium isomers (580—582), A. Filippov and D. Timoshuk, Scattering of neutrons by normal and para-hydrogen (583—586), M. A. Vladimirskaya, Dependence of the time thresholds of the mitogenetic effect during coagulation on the concentration of the colloid and of the electrolyte-coagulator (587—590).

Volume XXIII, No. 1, pp. 1—116 with figs., price 3 rub., print run 3000.

Among the articles: V. V. Sokolovskii, On one problem in the theory of the pressure of the earth (15—17), P. M. Riz, Deformations of naturally twisted rods (18—21), Ya. I. Frenkel, Corresponding Member of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, On the superfluidity of liquid helium II (22—24), V. S. Dzhelepov, A new method for measuring the energy of hard rays (25—28), A. P. Zhdanov, Lengths from heavy-particle tracks (29—30), S. E. Khaikin and N. P. Benyo, On the phenomenon of overheating of a solid body (31—35), S. S. Krivich, Infrared spectrum of liquid hydrazine (36—38), M. Vanyukov and S. Frish, Isotopic displacement of samarium lines (39—41), B. Isaev, Application of a proportional amplifier in X-ray structural analysis (42—44).

Volume XXIII, No. 2, pp. 117—212 with figs., price 3 rub., print run 3000.

Among the articles: I. M. Gordon, On the strength of thick-walled cylinders (131—132), P. V. Solov’ev, The Green’s function of the equation of thermal conductivity (133—135), A. P. Zhdanov and L. V. Mysovskii, Observation of recoil nuclei during the bombardment of uranium by neutrons (136—137), S. N. Vernov and A. V. Mironov, Study of cosmic rays in the stratosphere near the magnetic equator (138—140), S. N. Vernov, Analysis of the latitude effect of cosmic rays in the stratosphere (141—143), A. Komar and S. Sidorov, The Hall effect in a disordered and an ordered AlCu₃ alloy (144—145), N. Migal, Two words on the reduction of the force of gravity (146—148), N. Migal, On determining the orientation of the ellipsoid of inertia of the Earth (148—149).

Volume XXIII, No. 3, pp. 213—324 with figs., price 3 rub., print run 3000.

Among the articles: G. N. Savin, Some problems of the theory of elasticity of an anisotropic medium (217—220), P. P. Kufarev, Determination of stresses in an elliptical anisotropic plate (221—223), V. Fabrykant, Excitation of atoms in a gas discharge (224—228), A. A. Zaitsev, Temperature of electrons in an electric field and calculation of Townsend’s ionization coefficient (229—232), P. P. Dobronravin and I. A. Khvostikov, Spectrum of the night-sky glow in the ultraviolet region (233—237).

5—6. Journal of Technical Physics. Responsible editor Acad. A. F. Ioffe. Volume IX, Issue 3, pp. I—IV+169—264 with figs. (Academy of Sciences of the USSR), Publishing House of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, Moscow—Leningrad, 1939, price 5 rub., print run 2800.

Contents: Eighteenth Congress of the VKP(b) and our tasks (I—IV), F. F. Volkenstein, On electronic conductivity in dielectrics under strong fields (171—187), I. F. Peshlyakii, Secondary electronic emission in shots (188—193), I. F. Peshlyakii, Measurement of the inertia of the dynatron effect (194—197), A. I. Parfent’ev, A glow-discharge lamp with a cold cathode and a control grid (198—201), A. N. Kronigauz, Action of X-rays on semiconducting crystals of stibnite Sb₂S₃, carborundum SiC, and galena PbS (202—204), D. G. Gofbrize, On the question of the splitting of Laue X-ray spots (205—210), G. Alaverdov and S. Shavlo, X-ray investigation of transformations in iron–palladium alloys in the region

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Volume IX, issue 4, pp. 265–364 with figures, price 5 rubles, print run 2850.

Contents: Yu. M. Kushnir and V. I. Milyutin, Secondary emission under the action of two electron beams (267–270), M. M. Budynskii, Secondary electron emission of thin dielectric layers (271–274), M. Kornfeld and V. Pozyak, Mechanical properties of rubbers and rubbers under periodic deformation (275–282), A. K. Tsirvaskikh, Study of the lubricating ability of aluminum during pressure treatment (283–286), A. S. Kompaneets, Residual stresses in hardened specimens of cylindrical form (287–294), O. A. Tsukhanova, Combustion of the walls of a coal channel under conditions of forced diffusion of oxygen (295–304), Kh. I. Kozlov, The process of combustion of coal in a bed, I (305–314), B. S. Galperin, On the regulating functions of automatic regulators of sound volume (315–320), N. I. Yakovlev, Theory and practice of exciting piano strings, I (321–328), A. E. Fradin, On induced resistances at large distances (329–338), D. I. Mash, New measurements of magnetic permeability of iron in fields of high frequency (339–342), I. P. Linchevskii, On the question of the outflow of granular bodies (343–347), L. F. Vereshchagin and B. S. Aleksandrov, Manometer for 10,000 kg/cm² of the free-piston type (348–351), R. V. Vosnitskii, Objective photometer with a spherical rotating head (352–361), Bibliography (362–364).

7–8. Journal of Experimental and Theoretical Physics, editor-in-chief acad. S. I. Vavilov, Volume 9, issue 1, pp. 1–124 with figures and 3 inserts, (Academy of Sciences of the USSR), Publishing House of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, Moscow–Leningrad, 1939, price 6 rubles, print run 2650.

Contents: V. Kiriia, Calculation of the interaction energy of the LiH system (1–3), S. Ryzhanov, On the temperature dependence of the electrical conductivity of mixed metallic crystals (4–9), A. V. Yakovleva, Photodissociation of ICN and BrCN molecules and transfer of energy upon collision of the ICN radical with foreign particles (10–16), A. Zaidel, Ya. Larionov and A. Filipov, On the fluorescence of aqueous solutions of rare-earth salts, I (17–24), Ya. G. Dorfman and S. K. Sidorov, State of the nickel atom in the gamma phase of nickel–zinc alloy (25–37), S. Rykanov, On the photoelectric effect from sensitized photoelectrically active cathodes (38–45), A. Venderovich and B. Lapkin, Distribution of potentials in solid dielectrics (46–50), Ya. G. Dorfman and P. N. Zhukova, Influence of metallic impurities on the Hall effect in silver (51–58), S. T. Shavlo and G. A. Lazarev, X-ray study of ordering in the β-phase of a silver–zinc alloy with 50.3 at. % (59), A. F. Kolesnikov, Texture of zinc rolled at high temperature (60–63), V. Ganenko, On the elastic aftereffect of single crystals of ordered solid solution Cu–Au (64–65), V. I. Danilov, E. E. Glukhik and B. M. Tverskoi, On the nucleation of crystallization centers in a supercooled liquid, I (66–71), S. A. Zugunt︠s︡in, Heat capacity of ammonium iodide under

pressure (72–75), A. V. Kolosov, Rotational heat capacity and normal vibrations of polyatomic molecules, I (76–91), V. P. Timkovskii, On the question of the mechanism of action of a high-frequency electric field on the combustion of a gas mixture (92–95), A. G. Tarkhov, On parabolic adjustment of unequal observations (96–105), B. P. Weinberg, On the accuracy with which the temperatures and pressures of the triple point of water may be regarded as known (106), Letters to the Editor (114–116), Bibliography (117–123).

Vol. 9, Issue 2, pp. 125–236 with figs., 6 rubles, print run 2650.

Contents: XVIII Congress of the AUCP(b) (125–126), K. S. Sinyukov, A. Wachsler, A. Tarasov, A. Ivanov and V. T. Timchenko, Absorption of fast electrons in lithium, carbon, aluminum, copper, and lead (127–142), G. N. Flerov, Absorption of slow neutrons by cadmium and mercury (143–150), V. Kitarov and G. Shchepkin, Proportional proton counter (151–153), S. V. Vonovskii, On the resistance of metals at ultralow temperatures (154–156), A. P. Molchanov, The Voltaic photoeffect in silver halide salts (157–162), I. A. Parfianovich, Phosphorescence of rock salt activated by nickel (163–166), Kh. M. Fataliev, G. V. Spivak and E. M. Reikhrudel, On the drift of electrons in plasma (167–175), M. S. Kosman, A. Ya. Abramov and B. F. Rudnev, Investigation of secondary electron emission from mica (176–179), M. Grabovskii, Investigation of the course of magnetization curves of stretched nickel at low temperatures (180–188), Ya. I. Frenkel and M. I. Sergeev, On mutual diffusion of metals through intermetallic compounds (189–198), Ya. I. Frenkel, Statistical theory of condensation (association) and polymerization (199–207), G. M. Mikhailov and V. N. Tsvetkov, Influence of an electric field on the flow rate of anisotropic-liquid p-azoxyanisole in a capillary (208–214), G. L. Miknevich and I. F. Brovko, Influence of surface phenomena on the temperature curve of the number of centers of crystallization of a supercooled organic liquid (215–217), F. Kaner, Calculation of the surface energy and twinning energy of calcite (218–222), I. G. Shaposhnikov, On the theory of sound absorption in solids (223–228), N. F. Otpushchennikov, Determination of the absorption of ultrasonic vibrations in solid and liquid media (229–232), V. V. Vladimirsky and M. D. Galanin, Absorption of ultrasound in an aqueous emulsion of mercury (233–236).

1. Proceedings of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, Division of Mathematical and Natural Sciences, Physical Series (Bulletin de l’Académie des sciences de l’URSS, Classe des sciences mathématiques et naturelles, Série physique) 1938, No. 5–6, Materials of the visiting meeting of the Physics Group of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, devoted to semiconductors and photoconductors, May 31–June 3, 1938, Kiev.—Materials of the meeting of the Physics Group of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, devoted to the physics of the atomic nucleus, October 1–5, 1938, Leningrad, pp. 605–800 with figs. and 1 insert, Publishing House of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, Moscow, 1938, price 12 rubles, print run 2700.

Articles: A. F. Ioffe, Semiconductors in strong fields and their rectifying properties (617–624), B. I. Davydov, On the theory of rectification in semiconductors (625–630), N. L. Pisarenko, Behavior of semiconductors in strong electric fields (631–640), V. I. Lyashenko and G. F. Fedorus, High-voltage polarization in copper oxide and selenium at low temperatures (641–650), L. V. Sharf and K. I. Medno-Zakishnye rectifiers (651–660), V. T. Renne, Investigation of the technological process for manufacturing copper-oxide rectifiers for telephone

type (661–666), V. R. Renne, Electrical properties of copper-oxide telephone-type rectifiers with plate diameter 5 mm (667–672), V. V. Pasynkov, Some cases of aging of copper-oxide rectifiers (673–677), B. V. Kurchatov, New types of rectifiers (679–682), Kh. I. Amirkanov, Investigation of unipolar conductivity in a copper-oxide rectifier (683–688), P. S. Tartakovskii, On the internal photoeffect in dielectrics (689–694), B. T. Kolomiets, Sulfur-thallium photocells with a “positive” photoeffect of the blocking layer (695–704), T. I. Iochdaver, An experiment in the mass production of valve selenium photocells with the use of aluminum substrates (705–711), E. K. Putsеiko, Spectral characteristics of valve selenium photocells (721–722), V. I. Veksler, K. I. Alekseeva and N. M. Raikov, Heavy electrons in cosmic rays (727–730), A. N. Zhdanov, Distribution of cosmic-ray spots at altitudes according to observations with thick-layer photographic plates (731–735), I. E. Tamm, On the penetrating component of cosmic rays (737), S. N. Vernov, The latitudinal effect of cosmic rays in the stratosphere (738–740), N. S. Ivanova, Two components of cosmic radiation and the Rossi curve (741–742), G. Kh. Frank-Kamenetskii, On secondary radiation accompanying the penetrating component of cosmic rays (742–743), N. A. Dobrotin, N. S. Ivanova and B. M. Isaev, Properties of reverse showers (744–746), K. D. Sinelnikov, A. K. Valter, A. Ya. Taranov, A. V. Ivanov and V. S. Gumenyuk, Absorption of fast electrons in lithium, carbon, copper, and lead (747–755), L. A. Artsimovich and V. A. Khramov, Energy losses of fast electrons (757–759), D. V. Skobeltsyn, Normal and abnormal γ-rays (759–760), P. A. Cherenkov, Absolute yield of luminescence produced by fast electrons (760–762), L. V. Groshev and I. M. Frank, Formation of pairs in matter under the action of γ-rays (763–764), I. E. Tamm, Isotopic shifts of spectral lines (764), L. I. Rusinov and A. A. Iuzefovich, Nuclear isomerism of bromine (765–770), I. I. Gurevich and G. R. Ryk, On the distribution of nuclear levels (771–780), K. D. Sinelnikov, A. K. Valter, V. S. Gumenyuk and A. V. Ivanov, Investigation of the boundaries of the nuclear photoeffect of beryllium (781–784), G. F. Kon-Peters, F. F. Lange and V. S. Shpinel, On the construction and operation of a pulsed generator and a tube for 4 million V (685–789).

1. Metrology and Verification Practice, Organ of the Committee on Measures and Measuring Instruments under the Council of People’s Commissars of the USSR, Editorial Board, No. 4, April 1939. 64 pp. with figs., GONTI, no city, 1939, price 4 rubles, print run 2000.

Among the articles: P. D. Bryzhaev, On the calculation of current and voltage stabilizers (14–17), Inzh. M. I. Levin, Measurement of small errors (18–23), V. A. Barinov, On the errors of comparison of line length standards on metrological comparators (24–31).

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

1. Abramson Ya. P., Levshin I. Ya. and Nikolin V. I., Magnetic method for the inspection of gray cast iron, Zavodskaia Laboratoriia, 8, No. 2, 178–182, 1939.

2. Altberg V. Ya., Prof., Physicochemical foundations of the process of ice formation in the hydrosphere, Priroda, 27, No. 1, 7–13, 1939.

1. Ambartsumian V. A., Corresponding Member of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, Questions of cosmogony in the light of contemporary astrophysics, Priroda, 27, No. 2, 21—39, 1939.

2. Vavilov S. I., Academician, Twenty years of work of the State Optical Institute, Priroda, 27, No. 2, 115—117, 1939.

3. Galanin D. D., Sokova O. A. and Goronovich D. I., On the method of determining the tensile strength of rocks, Zavodskaia laboratoriia, 8, No. 3, 315—316, 1939.

4. Goldovskii M. L., A machine for investigating the friction and thickness of lubricating films, Zavodskaia laboratoriia, 8, No. 2, 196—199, 1939.

5. Dobrotin N., Advances in nuclear physics. (On the results of the conference on the atomic nucleus), Pod znamenem marksizma, 18, No. 3, 175—185, 1939.

6. Zel’manov L., Cosmogonic theories, Astronomicheskii zhurnal, 15, No. 5—6, 456—481, 1938.

7. Iveronova V. I., A method for the X-ray investigation of the influence of aluminum and vanadium impurities on the recrystallization of iron and steel, Zavodskaia laboratoriia, 8, No. 2, 187—193, 1939.

8. Klinov I. Ia., Determination of porosity in coatings applied by the metallization method, Zavodskaia laboratoriia, 8, No. 2, 182—185, 1939.

9. Komar A. P., Investigation of the microrelief of tin coatings on tinplate, Zavodskaia laboratoriia, 8, No. 2, 185—196, 1939.

10. Levikov S. I., Ribbon incandescent lamps, Optiko-mekhanicheskaia promyshlennost’, 9, No. 2 (94), 9—13, 1939.

11. Ovoshchnikov M. S., On determining the limits of detectability of defects in X-ray inspection of welded joints, Zavodskaia laboratoriia, 8, No. 3, 299—303, 1939.

12. Pariiskii N. N., New attempts to explain the origin of the solar system, Astronomicheskii zhurnal, 16, No. 1, 77—83, 1939.

13. Pines B. Ia. and Rotenberg L., On the impact viscosity of refractory ceramic materials and its determination, Zavodskaia laboratoriia, 8, No. 3, 308—315, 1939.

14. Rzhekhin V. P., Toward a theory of sampling average specimens of certain granular materials, Zavodskaia laboratoriia, 8, No. 3, 304—307, 1939.

15. Rozhdestvenskii P. A., An accelerated method for quality control in oxidation, Zavodskaia laboratoriia, 8, No. 3, 296—298, 1939.

16. Smirnova K. S., On specimens for testing cast iron in bending, Zavodskaia laboratoriia, 8, No. 2, 194—195, 1939.

17. Tret’iakov V. M., Application of the principles of mathematical statistics in sampling solid fuel, Zavodskaia laboratoriia, 8, No. 3, 287—295, 1939.

18. Fesenkov V. G., On the question of the transparency of the earth’s atmosphere, Astronomicheskii zhurnal, 15, No. 5—6, 445—448, 1938.

19. Fesenkov V. G., On the question of the origin of the solar system, Astronomicheskii zhurnal, 16, No. 1, 84—89, 1939.

20. Fesenkov V. G., Academician, Problems of solar physics connected with total solar eclipses, Priroda, 28, No. 3, 18—23, 1939.

21. Frank-Kamenetskii G. Kh., Research on the physics of the atomic nucleus in the USSR in 1938, Priroda, 28, No. 2, 40—51, 1939.

22. Shorygin S. A., Galileo Galilei, Chto chitat’, No. 2, 70—71, 1939.

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