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ANNOTATED INDEX No. 33
OF LITERATURE ON THE PHYSICAL SCIENCES
PUBLISHED IN THE USSR IN JANUARY AND FEBRUARY 1948
a) BOOKS AND BROCHURES
1. Anan'ev I. V., Belyaev M. M., Technique of Measuring Vibrations, 138 pp., 146 figs. (Ministry of Aviation Industry of the USSR, Central Aero-Hydrodynamic Institute named after Prof. N. E. Zhukovskii). Publishing House of the Bureau of New Technology, no city, 1947, price 15 rubles, no print run indicated.
The first part of the book gives basic information on vibrations and methods for eliminating them. The second part is devoted to an exposition of the operation of a number of instruments used in scientific experiments and practical work to detect vibrations and their causes, as well as methods for carrying out certain kinds of experiments and processing the results obtained. Contents of the second part (by chapters): I — Amplitude meters and vibrographs for direct measurement (30–48), II — Remote vibrographs (48–59), III — Tensographs with direct recording (59–67), IV — Remote tensographs (67–82), V — Loop and cathode oscillographs (82–108), VI — Excitation of vibrations (108–124), VII — Resonance method for determining frequencies of natural vibrations (124–135).
2. Artobolevskii I. I., Mechanisms, A handbook for engineers, designers, and inventors, 1, 887 pp., 1064 drawings, [Academy of Sciences of the USSR, Institute of Machine Science and the All-Union Scientific Engineering and Technical Society of Machine Builders (VNITOMASH)], Publishing House of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, M.–L., 1947, free of charge (in binding), print run 3000.
The author set himself the task of creating a reference book not only for specialists in mechanisms, but also for the broadest circles of engineering and technical workers and inventors. The first volume contains mainly mechanisms that are the simplest in their schemes. Contents (by sections): I — Lever mechanisms (77–480), II — Gear mechanisms (481–622), III — Cam mechanisms (623–723), IV — Screw mechanisms (724–764), V — Mechanisms with flexible links (765–814), VI — Friction mechanisms (815–858), VII — Miscellaneous (859–881).
3. Danilevskii S. A., A Collection of Problems in Physics for Technical Schools, 59 pp., State Publishing House of Technical Literature of Ukraine, Kiev, 1947, price 2 rubles 50 kopecks, print run 15,000 (in Ukrainian).
The brochure has been recommended by the Administration for Higher Schools of the Ukrainian SSR as a teaching aid for technical schools.
4. Wentzel G., Introduction to the Quantum Theory of Wave Fields. Translation by A. S. Kompaneets, 229 pp., OGIZ, State Publishing House of Technical-Theoretical Literature, M.–L., 1947, price 11 rubles, binding 2 rubles, print run 6000.
A scientific monograph intended for theoretical physicists. Contents (by chapters): I — Formal foundations (7–40), II — Scalar fields (41–91), III — Vector meson fields (92–136), IV — Quantum electrodynamics (137–199), V — Quantization of the wave field of electrons according to the Pauli principle (200–238), VI — Concluding remarks (239–252), VII — Recent studies in meson theory (253–290).
5. Vergunas F. I., docent of Tomsk State University named after V. V. Kuibyshev, Atomic Energy, 42 pp., 5 figs. (All-Union...
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society for the dissemination of political and scientific knowledge, Tomsk regional branch), No publisher, Tomsk, 1947, price 2 rub., print run 10,000.
A popular-science brochure intended for readers having preparation at the level of the secondary-school course.
6. [Grebenshchikov], Ilya Vasilievich Grebenshchikov, introductory article by L. Yu. Kurts and V. P. Barzakovsky, bibliography compiled by N. M. Nesterova, 40 pp., 1 portrait (Academy of Sciences of the USSR), Materials for a Bibliography of Scientists of the USSR, Series of Chemical Sciences, issue 7, Publishing House of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, Moscow–Leningrad, 1947, price 1 rub. 50 kopecks, print run 2000.
Contents: Principal dates in the life and activity of Academician I. V. Grebenshchikov (3–5), Candidate of Chemical Sciences L. Yu. Kurts, Brief characterization of his scientific and pedagogical activity (6–12), Doctor of Chemical Sciences V. P. Barzakovsky, Principal scientific works of Academician I. V. Grebenshchikov and his school (13–28), Literature on I. V. Grebenshchikov (29), Bibliography of works (30–36).
7. Jones K. and Furry W., Separation of isotopes by the method of thermal diffusion. Translated from English, 168 pp., 2 figs., State Publishing House of Foreign Literature, Moscow, 1947, price 12 rub. (bound), no print run indicated.
The book contains an exposition of the theory of thermal diffusion in its present state and its application to separation processes. The book gives a description of the principles of design and the theory of operation of apparatus for separating mixtures of isotopes, in a form permitting the theory set forth to be applied to the separation of analogous mixtures. Contents (by parts): I — Thermal diffusion (9–27), II — Derivation of the transfer equation (28–57), III — Consequences of the transfer equation (58–118), IV — Application of the theory (119–158).
8. Idelson N. I., prof., Method of least squares and the theory of mathematical processing of observations, 359 pp., Publishing House of Geodetic and Cartographic Literature of the GUGK under the Council of Ministers of the USSR, Moscow, 1947, price 30 rub., print run 2000.
The author set himself the goal of compiling a manual on the method of least squares intended for a reader who already has some preparation and practical skills in this subject. The book is intended for scientific workers, postgraduate students and practitioners seeking theoretical improvement. Contents (by chapters): I — Reduction of quadratic forms (7–34), II — Gauss algorithm (34–54), III — Random variables (54–67), IV — Adjustment of observations of independent quantities. Systems with one unknown (68–86), V — Systems with several independent unknowns (86–116), VI — Some typical problems (116–160), VII — Related quantities. Case of one exact dependence (161–175), VIII — Correlation adjustment (175–204), IX — Joint specification of approximate and exact dependences between unknowns (204–236), X — Laplace–Gauss law (236–271), XI — The problem of the “theory of errors of observations” (271–347).
9. Ilyukhin N. V., Measurement of temperature in a high-velocity flow, 20 + 1 pp., without title page, 36 figs. (Ministry of Aviation Industry of the USSR, Scientific-Research Institute No. 1), Proceedings of NII-1, No. 38, Publishing House Bureau of New Technology, no city, 1947, price 5 rub., no print run.
The work considers theoretical and experimental material on the technique of measuring temperature in a high-velocity gas flow. From an analysis of experimental data a general picture of the change of the recovery coefficient as a function of ...
criteria \(Ma\) and \(Re\). The main factors influencing the readings of the instrument and directly connected with the laws of flow around a cylinder are clarified. On the basis of the analysis carried out, principles are proposed for a rational evaluation of methods for measuring the temperature of a gas stream.
10. Ioffe A. F., full member of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, Electrical properties of solids, stenogram of a public lecture delivered in Leningrad on August 15, 1947, 32 pp., 6 figs. (All-Union Society for the Dissemination of Political and Scientific Knowledge, Leningrad branch), Lenizdat, 1947, price 75 kopecks, print run 25,000.
A popular-science brochure intended for readers with preparation at the level of a secondary-school course. Contents (by sections): 1 — The role of electricity in nature (3–15), 2 — Electrons in a solid (15–31).
11. Clairaut A., Theory of the Figure of the Earth, based on the principles of hydrostatics. Translated by N. S. Yakhontova. Commentary and editing by N. I. Idelson, 359 pp., with figures in the text and 4 plates (Academy of Sciences of the USSR, series “Classics of Science.” Under the general editorship of the Commission of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR for the publication of popular-science literature), Publishing House of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, no city, 1947, price 23 rubles (bound), print run 5000.
Contents (by parts): I — General principles for deriving the conditions under which liquids can be in equilibrium, and for determining the figure of the Earth and other planets, under given laws of gravity (25–99), II — Determination of the figure of the Earth and other planets on the supposition that all their particles mutually attract one another with a force inversely proportional to the square of the distances (101–189). Appendices: I — D’Alembert, Extract from the memoir “On the equilibrium of liquids” (193–200), II — D’Alembert, “On the figure of the Earth” (201–216), III — Two letters by Voltaire (217–220), N. I. Idelson, A. Clairaut and his “Theory of the Figure of the Earth” (221–259), N. I. Idelson, Commentary (260–355).
12. Kuznetsov V. D., Physics of the Solid Body. Volume IV, Materials on the physics of external friction, wear, and internal friction of solids, 7 + 543 pp., 307 figs., Tomsk, Poligrafizdat Publishing House, 1947, price 50 rubles, binding 5 rubles, print run 3000.
A scientific monograph. Contents (by chapters): XXIX — External friction and wear (1–329), XXX — Internal friction of solids (330–525).
13. Lang I. and Pääs A., Practical Work in Physics at Tartu State University, part 1, 208 pp., 93 figs., Estonian “Scientific Literature,” Tartu, 1947, price 4 rubles 50 kopecks, print run 3200 (in the Estonian language).
A teaching aid for students of Tartu University.
14. Leibenzon L. S., Course in the Theory of Elasticity, 2nd ed., revised and enlarged, 464 pp., 52 figs., OGIZ, State Publishing House of Technical-Theoretical Literature, Moscow–Leningrad, 1947, price 11 rubles, binding 1 ruble, print run 15,000.
The Ministry of Higher Education of the USSR has approved the book as a textbook for universities. In the second edition three new chapters have been added (XIII, XIV, and XVI). Contents (by chapters): I — Theory of deformations (11–39), II — Analysis of the stressed state (40–62), III — Relation between the stressed state and deformation (63–85), IV — Equations of elastic equilibrium and motion (86–124), V —
Equations of elastic equilibrium and motion in curvilinear coordinates (125–139), VI — Elastic equilibrium of a sphere (140–149), VII — Boussinesq’s and Hertz’s problems (150–187), VIII — Plane problem and axisymmetric deformation (188–235), IX — Torsion (236–259), X — Bending of prismatic rods (260–305), XI — General theorems of the theory of elasticity (306–328), XII — Temperature stresses (329–342), XIII — Theory of bending of plates (343–370), XIV — Equations of plastic deformation (371–418), XV — Elastic waves (419–439), XVI — Approximate methods of solution based on variational equations (440–459).
15. Lurie A. I., Statics of Thin-Walled Shells, 252 pp., 78 figs., OGIZ, State Publishing House of Technical-Theoretical Literature, Moscow–Leningrad, 1947, price 10 rubles, print run 5000.
A scientific monograph. Contents (by chapters): 1 — Equations of equilibrium of an elastic symmetrically loaded shell of revolution (7–53), 2 — Solution of the basic differential equations for shells of the simplest geometric forms (54–141), 3 — Approximate solution of the basic differential equations of a symmetrically loaded shell of revolution (142–176), 4 — Arbitrarily loaded cylindrical shell (177–243).
16. Lewis W. B., Methods of Electrical Counting of Alpha and Beta Particles, translated from the English by N. N. Voronov, edited by G. D. Latyshev, 164 pp., 73 figs., OGIZ, State Publishing House of Technical-Theoretical Literature, Moscow–Leningrad, 1947, price 4 rubles 80 kopecks, print run 3000.
A small monograph intended for experimental physicists working in the field of cosmic-ray and atomic-nucleus research. Various methods of electrical counting of alpha and beta particles are described, numerous amplifier schemes are presented, and an analysis is given of the special features of their designs. Contents (by chapters): I — Ionization by charged particles (5–8), II — Counting-ionization chambers (9–19), III — Phenomena limiting the use of amplifiers (20–28), IV — Calculation of amplifiers (29–49), V — Registration of pulses by an oscilloscope (50–53), VI — Feedback and stabilizers (54–70), VII — Mixer circuits, trigger circuits, and analyzers (71–88), VIII — Recording devices (89–111), IX — Geiger–Müller counters (112–129), X — Statistics of random distributions (130–138), XI — Coincidence counting (139–144), XII — Determination of the energy of charged particles from measurements of range (145–158).
17. Lyadikov Yu. S., Associate Professor, Physico-Chemical Methods of Analysis, 363 pp., 226 figs., State Scientific-Technical Publishing House of Literature on Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metallurgy, Moscow, 1948, price 12 rubles (bound), print run 5000.
The book has been approved by the Main Administration of Educational Institutions of the Ministry of Ferrous Metallurgy of the USSR as a textbook for metallurgical and coke-chemical technical schools. The book sets forth the most important theoretical principles necessary for the conscious use of the principal physico-chemical methods of analysis, describes the main apparatus and methods of handling it, and also gives a number of typical practical problems. Contents (by chapters): I — General information (7–33), II — Colorimetric methods of analysis (34–69), III — Nephelometric methods of analysis (70–77), IV — Photometric methods of analysis (78–103), V — Refractometric methods of analysis (104–119), VI — Polarimetric methods of analysis (120–134), VII — Spectroscopic methods of analysis (135–203), VIII — Methods of analysis by electrolysis
(204–246), IX—Conductometric methods of analysis (247–269), X—Potentiometric methods of analysis (270–321), XI—Polarographic methods of analysis (322–359), XII—Other methods of physicochemical analysis (360–362).
18. Malikov S. F., Practical electrical units, international and absolute, 123 pp., 13 figs., State Energy Publishing House, M.–L., 1947, price 6 rub., print run 10,000.
A popular-science book intended for a wide circle of readers familiar with modern electrical and magnetic units. It sets forth the history of the emergence and development of the practical system of electrical units, from Gauss’s first magnetic measurements down to our own day. Two appendices contain a substantiation of the absolute systems of electrical and magnetic units and a description of the most accurate methods of absolute measurement of resistances.
19. Marchenko V. M., Momentless spherical shell under large displacements, 38 + 2 pp., without title page, 21 figs. (Ministry of the Aviation Industry of the USSR, Central Aerohydrodynamic Institute named after Prof. N. E. Zhukovsky), TsAGI Proceedings, No. 630, Bureau of New Technology Publishing House, no city, 1947, price 10 rub., no print run stated.
The work is devoted to the study of the shape and stressed state of a momentless spherical shell flattened between two parallel unchanging planes.
20. Mogilevsky B., The Sun and Life, 52 pp., with illus., State Publishing House of Cultural and Educational Literature, M., 1947, price 2 rub., print run 30,000.
A popular-science brochure intended for readers who have training within the scope of an incomplete secondary-school course. Contents (by sections): Birth of a sunbeam (3–6), The circulation of solar energy on Earth (7–15), Solar machines (16–21), The secret of the green leaf (22–29), Fire from the sky (30–42), The riddle of “green oxygen” (43–45), Productivity of the “green factory” (46–48), Accumulation of living matter on Earth (49–51).
21. Nemilov V. A., prof., doctor of chemical sciences, General metallography, 247 pp., 199 figs. (USSR Academy of Sciences, N. S. Kurnakov Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry), Publishing House of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, M.–L., 1947, price 15 rub. (bound), print run 2000.
The book is intended as a manual for students of chemical faculties of universities, graduate students, and workers of factory laboratories wishing to become acquainted with the application of physicochemical analysis to the study of metallic alloys and with the foundations of metallography. Contents (by parts and chapters): I—Theory of alloys (7–125), I—Crystallization of metals (7–15), II—Phase rule. Equilibrium diagrams (16–41), III—Preparation of alloys and methods of their investigation (42–70), IV—Properties of alloys in the liquid state (71–75), V—Solidification of alloys and the phenomena accompanying it (76–81), VI—Change of properties during processing (82–91), VII—Physicochemical analysis (92–102), VIII—Phases of binary systems (103–106), IX—Intermetallic compounds (107–118), X—Hume-Rothery phases. Laves phases (119–125), II—Technical alloys (126–245), XI—Iron alloys (126–143), XII—Effect of mechanical treatment on the properties of steels and heat treatment (144–158), XIII—Chemical-thermal treatment of iron alloys with carbon (159–165), XIV—Impurities in iron-carbon steels (166–169), XV—Special steels (170–188), XVI—Copper (189–193), XVII—
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Copper alloys (194–208), XVIII—Aluminum, magnesium and their alloys (209–227), XIX—Nickel and its alloys (228–232), XX—Zinc, lead, tin and their alloys (233–240), XXI—Alloys of noble metals (241–245).
22. Nikolaev A. V., Physicochemical Study of Natural Borates, with a foreword by Acad. D. S. Belyankin, 240 pp., 81 figures in the text and on inserts (Academy of Sciences of the USSR, Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry named after N. S. Kurnakov), Publishing House of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, Moscow–Leningrad, 1947, price 11 rubles, print run 2000.
A scientific monograph in which are summarized the results of the author’s experimental physicochemical investigations of the minerals of the Inder deposit of borates of marine origin. Contents (by chapters): I—Genetic scheme of Inder borates (9–26), II—Syntheses of borates (27–43), III—Action of water on borates (44–75), IV—On the question of the primary separation of borates from sea water (76–95), V—Isotherms of the systems CaO + B₂O₃ + H₂O and MgO + B₂O₃ + H₂O at 25° (96–116), VI—Heating curves of borates (117–127), VII—Dehydration curves of borates (128–153), VIII—On the nature and character of the borate rearrangement (154–196), IX—Properties and structure of salts of polyboric acids (197–234). By the Presidium of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, the work of A. V. Nikolaev was awarded the V. I. Vernadsky Prize for 1946.
23. General Physics. Electricity. Programs and methodological instructions for correspondence students of pedagogical institutes, Faculty of Physics and Mathematics, 140 pp., 54 figs. (Main Administration of Higher Educational Institutions and Pedagogical Schools of the Ministry of Education of the RSFSR, Scientific-Methodological Cabinet for Correspondence Education of Teachers), State Educational-Pedagogical Publishing House of the Ministry of Education of the RSFSR, Moscow, 1947, price 7 rubles 50 kopecks, print run 3000.
The book contains the program of the fourth section, “Electricity,” of the course in experimental physics and methodological instructions for independent study of this section of the course. The author of the methodological instructions is P. P. Pal’gunov. Edited by Prof. P. N. Belikov.
24. Oscillograph Single-Beam, 8 pp., 7 figs., without title page (Ministry of Education of the RSFSR, Glavuchtekhprom), publication of Factory No. 9 of educational-visual aids of Glavuchtekhprom of the Ministry of Education of the RSFSR, no city, 1947, price 60 kopecks, print run 6000.
An explanatory brochure for the instrument manufactured by the “Fizelektropribor” factory.
25. Parenago P. P., Prof., The Latest Achievements of Astronomy (stenographic record of a lecture delivered at the seminar for lecturers on November 28, 1946), 24 pp., 1 fig. (Committee for Cultural-Educational Institutions under the Council of Ministers of the RSFSR, Administration of Lecture Propaganda), series “To Assist the Lecturer,” State Publishing House of Cultural-Educational Literature, Moscow, 1947, price 1 ruble, print run 15,000.
A popular-science brochure accessible to readers who have the preparation of a secondary-school course. Contents (by sections): 1—Methods of research (3–4), 2—Stellar characteristics (5–12), 3—New stars (12–17), 4—Interstellar matter (17–21), 5—Structure of the Galaxy (21–23).
26. Riman I. S. and Kreps R. L., Added Masses of Bodies of Various Shapes, 46 + 2 pp., without title page, 50 figs. (Ministry of Aviation Industry of the USSR, Central Aero-
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Hydrodynamic Institute named after Prof. N. E. Zhukovsky), TsAGI Proceedings, No. 635, Publishing House of the Bureau of New Technology, no city, 1947, price 12 rubles, no print run.
The work presents materials on the added masses of various bodies, taken from literary sources and individual unpublished works of TsAGI, supplemented by special experiments. The work describes the apparatus used and the experimental methodology, and also gives experimental data on the determination of the added masses of bodies of various shapes.
27. Sobolev V. V., Moving shells of stars, 114 pp., 5 plates. Publishing House of the Leningrad State Order of Lenin University, L., 1947, price 7 rubles, print run 3000.
A scientific monograph, whose author set himself the goal of giving the theory of radiative equilibrium of a moving medium and applying it to moving shells of stars. The book gives only the foundations of the theory and its most direct applications. Contents (by chapters): I—Homogeneous medium (9–26), II—Stars of early classes with bright lines (27–48), III—Gaseous nebulae (49–70), IV—Shells of new stars (71–90), V—Stars of late classes with bright lines (91–108).
28. Frank-Kamenetskii D. A., Diffusion and heat transfer in chemical kinetics, 368 pp., 30 figs. (Academy of Sciences of the USSR, Institute of Chemical Physics), Publishing House of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, M.—L., 1947, price 18 rubles (bound), print run 2500.
A scientific monograph whose subject is the elucidation of the role of physical factors in the course of chemical reactions. Contents (by chapters): I—Introduction (7–52), II—Diffusion kinetics (53–132), III—Stefan flow (133–149), IV—Nonisothermal diffusion (150–160), V—Chemical hydrodynamics (161–202), VI—The theory of combustion from the standpoint of similarity theory (203–234), VII—Temperature distribution in a reaction vessel and the stationary theory of thermal explosion (235–262), VIII—Flame propagation (263–279), IX—Thermal regime of heterogeneous exothermic reactions (280–340), X—Periodic processes in chemical kinetics (341–352).
29. Frenkel Ya. I., Corresponding Member of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, The liberation of intra-atomic energy, 124 pp., 19 figs. (Academy of Sciences of the USSR), Popular-science series, Publishing House of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, M.—L., 1946 (went on sale in 1948), price 7 rubles, print run 20,000 (1–5000).
A popular-science book intended for readers possessing training within the scope of a secondary-school course. Contents (by chapters): I—Electrical properties of atoms (1–35), II—Properties of atomic nuclei (36–121).
30. Yur’ev B. N., Vortex theory of propellers, 112 pp., with figures and 1 insert (Red Banner Order of Lenin Air Force Engineering Academy named after Prof. N. E. Zhukovsky), Academy edition, no city, 1947, no price or print run (lithographed).
The author set himself the goal of giving students and engineers a concise guide to the aerodynamics of propellers, containing, as far as possible, nothing superfluous and at the same time everything needed to begin practical work. Contents (by chapters): I—Velocities in the propeller slipstream (5–23), II—Thrust, power, etc. of the propeller (24–38), III—Calculation and layout of propellers (39–65), IV—Special cases of propeller operation (66–101).
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b) PUBLICATIONS OF INSTITUTES AND UNIVERSITIES
31. Proceedings of the Institute of Theoretical Geophysics, Vol. II, Issue 2, Editor-in-chief Acad. O. Yu. Schmidt, 116 pp. with figs. (Academy of Sciences of the USSR), Publishing House of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, M.–L., 1947, price 10 rub., print run 2000.
Contents: F. N. Krasovsky, On certain scientific problems of astronomo-geodesy in connection with the study of the structure of the solid shell of the Earth (3–21), I. S. Berzon, The spatial problem of interpreting hodographs of refracted waves (One plane boundary of discontinuity) (22–85), I. S. Berzon, Interpretation of transverse hodographs of refracted waves (One plane boundary of discontinuity) (86–107), V. A. Kazinsky, On the technique of computing gravity (108–111), V. A. Kazinsky, On the relation between deflections of the plumb line, gradients, and radii of curvature of the geoid (112–114).
32. Proceedings of the Seminar on the Theory of Machines and Mechanisms, Editor-in-chief Acad. I. I. Artobolevsky (Academy of Sciences of the USSR, Institute of Machine Science), Publishing House of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, M.–L., 1947, price 4 rub., print run 2200.
Vol. III, Issue 10, 72 pp., 37+33 figs.
Contents: Candidate of Technical Sciences S. A. Cherkudinov, On certain general questions in the synthesis of articulated mechanisms (5–30), Candidate of Technical Sciences M. V. Semenov, Connecting-rod curves of four-bar mechanisms (31–70).
Vol. III, Issue 11, 64 pp., 25+14 figs.
Contents: Corresponding Member of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR V. V. Dobrovolsky, The method of spherical representations in the theory of spatial mechanisms (5–37), Candidate of Technical Sciences V. N. Kudryavtsev, Investigation of planetary transmissions (38–63).
33. Scientific Notes of the Moscow Order of Lenin State University named after M. V. Lomonosov, Issue 91, The Role of Russian Science in the Development of World Science and Culture, Vol. I, Book One. Editor-in-chief Prof. I. S. Galkin, 194 pp. with illustrations, MSU Publishing, M., 1947, price 12 rub., print run 3000.
Among the articles: Corresponding Member of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR V. V. Golubev, Russian work in mechanics and its influence on the development of world science (97–104), Prof. A. A. Kosmodemyansky, The founders of modern aeromechanics: N. E. Zhukovsky and S. A. Chaplygin (105–138), Prof. N. D. Moiseev, A. M. Lyapunov and his works on stability theory (139–148), Acad. I. I. Artobolevsky, The Russian school of mechanism theory and machine science (149–156), Corresponding Member of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR S. V. Orlov, The role of F. A. Bredikhin in the development of world science (157–186), Corresponding Member of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR S. N. Blazhko, Astronomy at Moscow University (187–194).
34. Scientific Notes of the Moscow Order of Lenin State University named after M. V. Lomonosov, Issue 117, Mechanics, Vol. I, Editor-in-chief Corresponding Member of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR Prof. V. V. Golubev, 134 pp. with illustrations, MSU Publishing, M., 1946 (went on sale in autumn 1947), price 20 rub., print run 2000.
Contents: V. V. Golubev, On the theory of the influence of elliptical tubes on the flow past them by a plane jet (3–17), A. A. Kosmodemyansky, Particular integrals of the boundary-layer equations (18–22), I. F. Livurdov, On the influence of a hydraulic shock on the distribution of velocities over the cross-section of a pipe (23–29), L. P. Smirnov
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b) Articles in journals
Astrophysics
Krat V., Corpuscular instability of stars, DAN, 59, No. 5, 875—878, 1948.
Krat V., On the role of rotation in the evolution of stars, DAN, 59, No. 3, 455—458, 1948.
Khaikin S. E. and Chikhachev B. M., Study of the radio emission of the Sun during the total solar eclipse of May 20, 1947 in Brazil, Izv. AN, physical series, 12, No. 1, 38—43, 1948.
The atom and its constituent parts
Vainrub E. A. and Spivak G. V., On the kinetics of electrons in electromagnetic fields, DAN, 59, No. 4, 663—666, 1948.
Vlasov N. A. and Tsirelson E. A., Angular distribution of γ-quanta formed during positron annihilation, DAN, 59, No. 5, 879—882, 1948.
Shirokov M. F., On solutions of the Schwarzschild–Nordström type for a point charge without singularities (classical theory of the electron), ZhETF, 18, issue 2, 236—242, 1948.
Shmidt T., Nuclear quadrupole moment of bromine, ZhETF, 18, issue 1, 101, 1948.
Aerodynamics
Rudnev Yu. V., On certain motions of a gas with variable entropy and total energy, DAN, 59, No. 5, 869—870, 1948.
Biographies and necrologies
Vavilov S. I., Speech at the opening of the memorial meeting dedicated to the memory of Academician N. D. Papaleksi, April 21, 1947, Izv. AN, physical series, 12, No. 1, 5—6, 1948.
Ginzburg V. L., N. D. Papaleksi and radio astronomy, Izv. AN, physical series, 12, No. 1, 34—37, 1948.
Gorelik G. S., Several remarks on the style of scientific creativity of N. D. Papaleksi, Izv. AN, physical series, 12, No. 1, 22—24, 1948.
Papaleksi N. D., Chronological index of the scientific works of Academician N. D. Papaleksi, Izv. AN, physical series, 12, No. 1, 44—48, 1948.
Rytov S. M., Academician Nikolai Dmitrievich Papaleksi, Izv. AN, physical series, 12, No. 1, 7—21, 1948.
Shchegolev E. Ya., A quarter of a century ago (From recollections of joint work with N. D. Papaleksi), Izv. AN, physical series, 12, No. 1, 25—33, 1948.
Biophysics
Rozenfeld E. L. and Ravikovich Kh. M., On absorption spectra of glycogen compounds with proteins, DAN, 59, No. 1, 45—47, 1948.
Frenkel Ya. I., Corresponding Member of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, Relaxation theory of hearing, DAN, 59, No. 4, 679—681, 1948.
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Upper Layers of the Atmosphere
Alpert Ya. L., On studies of the F₂ layer of the ionosphere during the total solar eclipse of May 20, 1947, in Brazil, Izv. AN, physical series, 12, No. 1, 44–48, 1948.
Kazantsev A. N., On the first observations of a nocturnal ionized layer lying above the F₂ layer, DAN, 59, No. 3, 479–482, 1948.
Melnikova N. V., Ionospheric disturbances of a special type, DAN, 59, No. 3, 475–478, 1948.
Khvostikov I. A., Prof., Structure and composition of the stratosphere and ionosphere, Vestnik AN SSSR, 18, No. 1, 17–31, 1948.
Geophysics
Berzon I. S., On the determination of the trajectories of seismic rays and travel-time fields in media with variable velocities, Izv. AN, geographical and geophysical series, 12, No. 1, 47–62, 1948.
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