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treats the special theory of relativity. The properties of the magnetic field are treated in Chapter 8, and in Chapter 9, the derivation of Maxwell's equations and wave equations. Chapters 10 to 13 deal with the propagation of plane, spherical and cylindrical electromagnetic waves, while cavity resonators and wave guides are covered in Chapters 14 and 15, respectively. The Lagrangian and Hamiltonlan formulations of the electromagnetic field are treated in Chapter 16, and electron theory in Chapter 17.
UNDERSTANDING PHYSICS TODAY, by W. H. Watson. 219 pages, 5½ X 8½ in. New York, Cambridge University Press, 1963. Price, $5.50. Physics, the author of this book claims, is not based on any formal philosophy, but depends on training and practice, and on human behavior that has evolved with the physicist's growth of experience. This viewpoint pervades the discussion of the natural philosophy of atomic phenomena in this book, which will help learners who are philosophically perplexed about atoms and motion, on the one hand, and on the other, challenge conventional formal attitudes concerning the philosophy of science.
SOLIDS UNDER PRESSURE, edited by William Paul Douglas M. Warschauer. 478 pages, diagrams, 6 X 9 in. New York, McGrawHill Book Co., Inc., 1963. Price, $15.00. This timely work consists of fourteen articles by prominent researchers in the field, providing also a review of past work of solids under pressure together with informed speculation on the best directions in which to employ the techniques now available. The papers give a condensed but readable resume of the significance of the work to date, and try to extrapolate the probable line of progress in the next few years, particularly in the ultrahigh pressure ranges now becoming available. A special bibliography offering a guide to the widely scattered literature of technique is included.
[J. F. I.
LEYBOLD VAKUUM-TASCHENBUCH, edited by K. Diels and R. Jaeckel. Second, revised and enlarged edition, 366 pages, diagrams, 6 X 9 in. Berlin, Springer-Verlag, 1963. Price, DM 56. The first part deals with vacuum physics, for example, nomenclature, gas-kinetic formulae and tables, nomographs of processes in vacuum apparatus, pumps, baffles, measuring instruments, ultra high vacuum technique. The second part gives vacuum technology, for example, materials, ducts (fixed and movable), valves, stopcocks, gaskets, gas permeability. Tables of vapor pressures, melting and boiling points are given. An extensive bibliography is included.
HANDBUCIt DER PtlYSlK. BAND XH[, TtlERMODYNAMIKDER FLOSSlGKEITEN UND FESTK{)RPER (THERMODYNAMICS OF LIQIJIDS AND SOLIDS), edited by S. Fltigge. 679 pages, diagrams, 6½ X 9¼ in. Berlin, Springer-Verlag, 1953. Price: DM 198 (single volume) ; DM 158,40 (subscription). This volume contains: (1) statistic thermodynamics of condensed phases (theor# of molecular distribution functions; cooperative phenomena in crystals; liquids); (2) thermodynamics of polymers (general concepts; polymer solutions; phase equilibria; polyelectrolytes); (3) structure and physical properties of glass. Section 1 is in German; Sections 2 and 3 are in English.
FLIGHT PERFORMANCE HANDBOOK FOR ORBITAL OPERATIONS, edited by Raymond W. Wolverton. 1443 pages, diagrams, 8½ X 11 in. New York, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1963. Price, $25.00. Prepared by members of the staff of Space Technology Laboratories for NASA, this handbook covers the five subjects of the parking orbit, transfer maneuvers, the rendezvous maneuver, the operational orbit, and operational orbit control. Originally dated 1961, the book was corrected and revised for publication in 1963. One of the best features is the inclusion of a large number of accurate parametric working graphs.
BOOK NOTES
treats the special theory of relativity. The properties of the magnetic field are treated in Chapter 8, and in Chapter 9, the derivation of Maxwell's equations and wave equations. Chapters 10 to 13 deal with the propagation of plane, spherical and cylindrical electromagnetic waves, while cavity resonators and wave guides are covered in Chapters 14 and 15, respectively. The Lagrangian and Hamiltonlan formulations of the electromagnetic field are treated in Chapter 16, and electron theory in Chapter 17.
UNDERSTANDING PHYSICS TODAY, by W. H. Watson. 219 pages, 5½ X 8½ in. New York, Cambridge University Press, 1963. Price, $5.50. Physics, the author of this book claims, is not based on any formal philosophy, but depends on training and practice, and on human behavior that has evolved with the physicist's growth of experience. This viewpoint pervades the discussion of the natural philosophy of atomic phenomena in this book, which will help learners who are philosophically perplexed about atoms and motion, on the one hand, and on the other, challenge conventional formal attitudes concerning the philosophy of science.
SOLIDS UNDER PRESSURE, edited by William Paul Douglas M. Warschauer. 478 pages, diagrams, 6 X 9 in. New York, McGrawHill Book Co., Inc., 1963. Price, $15.00. This timely work consists of fourteen articles by prominent researchers in the field, providing also a review of past work of solids under pressure together with informed speculation on the best directions in which to employ the techniques now available. The papers give a condensed but readable resume of the significance of the work to date, and try to extrapolate the probable line of progress in the next few years, particularly in the ultrahigh pressure ranges now becoming available. A special bibliography offering a guide to the widely scattered literature of technique is included.
[J. F. I.
LEYBOLD VAKUUM-TASCHENBUCH, edited by K. Diels and R. Jaeckel. Second, revised and enlarged edition, 366 pages, diagrams, 6 X 9 in. Berlin, Springer-Verlag, 1963. Price, DM 56. The first part deals with vacuum physics, for example, nomenclature, gas-kinetic formulae and tables, nomographs of processes in vacuum apparatus, pumps, baffles, measuring instruments, ultra high vacuum technique. The second part gives vacuum technology, for example, materials, ducts (fixed and movable), valves, stopcocks, gaskets, gas permeability. Tables of vapor pressures, melting and boiling points are given. An extensive bibliography is included.
HANDBUCIt DER PtlYSlK. BAND XH[, TtlERMODYNAMIKDER FLOSSlGKEITEN UND FESTK{)RPER (THERMODYNAMICS OF LIQIJIDS AND SOLIDS), edited by S. Fltigge. 679 pages, diagrams, 6½ X 9¼ in. Berlin, Springer-Verlag, 1953. Price: DM 198 (single volume) ; DM 158,40 (subscription). This volume contains: (1) statistic thermodynamics of condensed phases (theor# of molecular distribution functions; cooperative phenomena in crystals; liquids); (2) thermodynamics of polymers (general concepts; polymer solutions; phase equilibria; polyelectrolytes); (3) structure and physical properties of glass. Section 1 is in German; Sections 2 and 3 are in English.
FLIGHT PERFORMANCE HANDBOOK FOR ORBITAL OPERATIONS, edited by Raymond W. Wolverton. 1443 pages, diagrams, 8½ X 11 in. New York, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1963. Price, $25.00. Prepared by members of the staff of Space Technology Laboratories for NASA, this handbook covers the five subjects of the parking orbit, transfer maneuvers, the rendezvous maneuver, the operational orbit, and operational orbit control. Originally dated 1961, the book was corrected and revised for publication in 1963. One of the best features is the inclusion of a large number of accurate parametric working graphs.