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Book Notes. Naval Research, which were given in the spring and fall of 1963. Each of the eminent contributors delineates a substantial research area, describes it broadly and comprehensively, and contributes to this description his individual evaluation of the esthetic and practical aspects of the field, its position in mathematical development as a whole and its future. Contents and Contributors: "General Linear Partial Differential Equations," L. Nirenberg; "Generators and Relations in Groups-The Burnside Problem," Marshall Hall, Jr. ; "Some Aspects of the Topology of 3-Manifolds Related to the Poincare Conjecture," R. H. Bing; "Some Problems in the Theory of Partial Differential Equations," Lars Garding; "Quasicoifformal Mappings and Their Applications," Lars. V. Ahlfors; "Differential Topology," John Milnor. COMPUTER-ORIENTED MATHEMATICS: An In-
troduction to Numerical Methods, by L. D. Kovach. 98 pages, diagrams, 6 X 9 in. San Francisco, Calif., Holden-Day, Inc., 1964. Price, $3.95 (cloth), $2.95 (paper). An introduction to a fascinating and useful branch of mathematics, numerical mathematics, this book stresses those facets of the subject that are not directly related to computers, although the word "computer" appears in the title. Many examples are given to show that computer-oriented mathematics can be used to solve problems even though a computer is not available. In this respect alone, the book will interest and appeal to a wide audience, assuming only that the reader has a knowledge of high-school mathematics and some scientific curiosity. STANDARD ELECTRONICS QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS, by S. M. Elonka and J. L. Bernstein. Vol. I : Basic Electronics. 232 pages, illustrations, 5½ X 8 in. Vol. I I : Industrial Applications. 452 pages, 5½ X 8 in. New York, McGraw-Hill Book Co., Inc., 1964. Price, $8.50 each, $15.95 the set. The growing importance of electronics in computers, automation, control and space technology, and the scarcity of adequately trained technicians in these areas, has created the need for practical answers to everyday operating and maintenance problems in all branches of the field. This two-volume set provides a comprehensive and dependable
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coverage of basic and practical electro nics Volume I offers the basic principles, in chapters entitled: Direct Current, Magnetism, Inductance and Capacitance, Alternating Current, Vacuum Tubes, Semiconductors and Transistors, Voltage Amplifiers, and Power Supplies. Volume I I gives the many basic industrial circuits in their simplest form and explains exactly what happens inside each circuit and device to make it function. Chapters are headed: Oscillators, Special Circuits, Transducers and Sensors, Control Systems, Closed-Circuits and Color TV, Industrial Processes and Devises, and Test Equipment. Simple, easy to understand line drawings add to the logical presentation of the subiect. ENGINEERS' GUIDE TO CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS,
by I. J. Karassik. 290 pages, diagrams, illustrations, 6 X 9 in. New York, McGrawHill Book Co., Inc., 1964. Price, $10.00. The material presented in this work was taken by the author from actual correspondence dealing with various problems encountered by users of centrifugal pumps. In its question-and-answer format, the book guides the reader in avoiding inadequate performance and excessive costs in maintenance and operation, and in diagnosing and solving field difficulties. In addition, it offers practical information in the selection of centrifugal pumps for fluid handling systems. By offering solutions to specific problems, rather than giving a theoretical treatment of the subject, engineers and users of centrifugal pumps will find this book extremely useful. ELECTRONICPRECISION MEASUREMENTTECHNIQUES AND EXPERIMENTS, by Staff Members, Philco Technological Center. 336 pages, diagrams, illustrations, 7 X 9¼ in. Englewood Cliffs, N. J., Prentice-Hall, Inc.~ 1964. Price, 813.00. This manual, prepared by the staff of the Philco Technological Center, provides a broad source of information on precision measurement techniques, with primary emphasis on electrical and electronic equipment. A large part of the work is devoted to the specia~ techniques required in calibrating test equip~ ment, including numerous exercises in the use. and calibration of typical precision measuring instruments. Of special interest are the appendices on conversion and correction data,.
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Book Notes physical property of materials and systems, and mathematical techniques, including the use of the Smith chart. ELECTRIC MACHINERYAND CONTROL,by I. L. I(osow. 707 pages, diagrams, 6 X 9 in. Englewood Cliffs, N. J., Prentice-Hall, Inc., 1964. Price, $17.00. This thoroughly practical and up-to-date book combines electric machinery and control systems. Chapter I conveys the unifying principle that generator and motor action occur simultaneously in all rotating electric machines. Chapter II treats windings on the basis of similarities in nature and purpose for both d-c and a-c dynamos. Treatment in a unified manner is extended to such topics as armature reaction, dynamo efficiency, manual and automatic motor starters, and d-c and a-e motor speed control. Subsequent chapters include material on special machines (selsyns, servomotors and multifieId exciters), feedback control systems in servomechanisms, overload and control devices, and static logic and switching devices as control elements. ELECTRONIC TRANSFORMERS, by Harold M. Nordenberg. 298 pages, diagrams, illustrations, 6 X 9 in. New York, Reinhold Publishing Corp., 1964. Price, $13.50. This complete guide to the design, construction and application of electronic transformers provides electronic equipment engineers with
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the latest information on transformer design, testing and manufacturing techniques. Ready reference to hundreds of design and application details are given, such as how to select a conductor with suitable insulation; properties to look for in filling materials; effective method of reducing size and weight of transformers; life vs. maximum operating temperature; methods of providing the best moisture protection for transformers, etc. MATHEMATICAL METHODS OF PHYSICS, by
Jon Mathews and Rober~ L. Walker. 475 pages, diagrams, 6 X 9 in. New York, W. A. Benjamin, Inc., 1964. Price, $12.50. The material for this text, concerned with teaching mathematical methods to physics students at the senior or first-year graduate level, was adapted from a course given at Caltech. Most standard subjects axe covered and several topics treated in an original way. These include a group-theoretic analysis of the normal modes of certain symmetric configurations, a diagrammatic exposition of the Fredholm solution of linear integral equations, discussion of dispersion relations and some related integral equations, and extensive application of probability theory to fitting of experimental data. Because of the general emphasis on problem solving and the treatment of such important topics as numerical methods, group theory and probability theory, the text will be especially useful for students who wish to study the subject on their own.
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troduction to Numerical Methods, by L. D. Kovach. 98 pages, diagrams, 6 X 9 in. San Francisco, Calif., Holden-Day, Inc., 1964. Price, $3.95 (cloth), $2.95 (paper). An introduction to a fascinating and useful branch of mathematics, numerical mathematics, this book stresses those facets of the subject that are not directly related to computers, although the word "computer" appears in the title. Many examples are given to show that computer-oriented mathematics can be used to solve problems even though a computer is not available. In this respect alone, the book will interest and appeal to a wide audience, assuming only that the reader has a knowledge of high-school mathematics and some scientific curiosity. STANDARD ELECTRONICS QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS, by S. M. Elonka and J. L. Bernstein. Vol. I : Basic Electronics. 232 pages, illustrations, 5½ X 8 in. Vol. I I : Industrial Applications. 452 pages, 5½ X 8 in. New York, McGraw-Hill Book Co., Inc., 1964. Price, $8.50 each, $15.95 the set. The growing importance of electronics in computers, automation, control and space technology, and the scarcity of adequately trained technicians in these areas, has created the need for practical answers to everyday operating and maintenance problems in all branches of the field. This two-volume set provides a comprehensive and dependable
c o l 27s, ~o. s, ~ovomber ,964
coverage of basic and practical electro nics Volume I offers the basic principles, in chapters entitled: Direct Current, Magnetism, Inductance and Capacitance, Alternating Current, Vacuum Tubes, Semiconductors and Transistors, Voltage Amplifiers, and Power Supplies. Volume I I gives the many basic industrial circuits in their simplest form and explains exactly what happens inside each circuit and device to make it function. Chapters are headed: Oscillators, Special Circuits, Transducers and Sensors, Control Systems, Closed-Circuits and Color TV, Industrial Processes and Devises, and Test Equipment. Simple, easy to understand line drawings add to the logical presentation of the subiect. ENGINEERS' GUIDE TO CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS,
by I. J. Karassik. 290 pages, diagrams, illustrations, 6 X 9 in. New York, McGrawHill Book Co., Inc., 1964. Price, $10.00. The material presented in this work was taken by the author from actual correspondence dealing with various problems encountered by users of centrifugal pumps. In its question-and-answer format, the book guides the reader in avoiding inadequate performance and excessive costs in maintenance and operation, and in diagnosing and solving field difficulties. In addition, it offers practical information in the selection of centrifugal pumps for fluid handling systems. By offering solutions to specific problems, rather than giving a theoretical treatment of the subject, engineers and users of centrifugal pumps will find this book extremely useful. ELECTRONICPRECISION MEASUREMENTTECHNIQUES AND EXPERIMENTS, by Staff Members, Philco Technological Center. 336 pages, diagrams, illustrations, 7 X 9¼ in. Englewood Cliffs, N. J., Prentice-Hall, Inc.~ 1964. Price, 813.00. This manual, prepared by the staff of the Philco Technological Center, provides a broad source of information on precision measurement techniques, with primary emphasis on electrical and electronic equipment. A large part of the work is devoted to the specia~ techniques required in calibrating test equip~ ment, including numerous exercises in the use. and calibration of typical precision measuring instruments. Of special interest are the appendices on conversion and correction data,.
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Book Notes physical property of materials and systems, and mathematical techniques, including the use of the Smith chart. ELECTRIC MACHINERYAND CONTROL,by I. L. I(osow. 707 pages, diagrams, 6 X 9 in. Englewood Cliffs, N. J., Prentice-Hall, Inc., 1964. Price, $17.00. This thoroughly practical and up-to-date book combines electric machinery and control systems. Chapter I conveys the unifying principle that generator and motor action occur simultaneously in all rotating electric machines. Chapter II treats windings on the basis of similarities in nature and purpose for both d-c and a-c dynamos. Treatment in a unified manner is extended to such topics as armature reaction, dynamo efficiency, manual and automatic motor starters, and d-c and a-e motor speed control. Subsequent chapters include material on special machines (selsyns, servomotors and multifieId exciters), feedback control systems in servomechanisms, overload and control devices, and static logic and switching devices as control elements. ELECTRONIC TRANSFORMERS, by Harold M. Nordenberg. 298 pages, diagrams, illustrations, 6 X 9 in. New York, Reinhold Publishing Corp., 1964. Price, $13.50. This complete guide to the design, construction and application of electronic transformers provides electronic equipment engineers with
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the latest information on transformer design, testing and manufacturing techniques. Ready reference to hundreds of design and application details are given, such as how to select a conductor with suitable insulation; properties to look for in filling materials; effective method of reducing size and weight of transformers; life vs. maximum operating temperature; methods of providing the best moisture protection for transformers, etc. MATHEMATICAL METHODS OF PHYSICS, by
Jon Mathews and Rober~ L. Walker. 475 pages, diagrams, 6 X 9 in. New York, W. A. Benjamin, Inc., 1964. Price, $12.50. The material for this text, concerned with teaching mathematical methods to physics students at the senior or first-year graduate level, was adapted from a course given at Caltech. Most standard subjects axe covered and several topics treated in an original way. These include a group-theoretic analysis of the normal modes of certain symmetric configurations, a diagrammatic exposition of the Fredholm solution of linear integral equations, discussion of dispersion relations and some related integral equations, and extensive application of probability theory to fitting of experimental data. Because of the general emphasis on problem solving and the treatment of such important topics as numerical methods, group theory and probability theory, the text will be especially useful for students who wish to study the subject on their own.
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