Survey of seven physics textbooks in use in the Caribbean and Britain found a gender imbalance showing frequent depiction of males, particularly as adults, which may have an adverse effect on the numbers of girls continuing their studies in physics. (Author/MKR)

Discusses teaching the concept of temperature at several levels of difficulty; includes ideal gas thermometers and the kinetic theory of gases. (MLH)

Presents syllabuses for various British curriculum projects in physics and chemistry that include thermodynamics concepts. (MLH)

Discusses ten methods for measuring the thermal expansion of solids and the way in which the expansion coefficient relates to other properties of matter. (MLH)

Describes a method in which metals can be identified by the direction of the e.m.f. generated when the junctions in a circuit containing two dissimiliar metals are at different temperatures. (MLH)

Discusses the analog simulation of several quantum mechanical problems, including the Schrodinger equation and the de Broglie relation. (MLH)

Discusses the teaching potentialities of scaler-timers in the physics laboratory, and describes the circuitry and design of scaler-timers. (MLH)

Discusses three theories used to explain the interaction of electromagnetic radiation with matter: the multiphoton theory, the cascade theory, and the effective photon theory. (MLH)

Describes the advantages and disadvantages of a college program that leads to both a degree in physics and a teacher's certificate. (MLH)

Briefly discusses the contents of this issue, which concentrates on providing a survey of the wide variety of courses available to English school-leavers who wish either to specialize in physics or to include some physics along with other subjects in their studies. (MLH)

Discusses the astrophysics and astronomy curriculum at Queen Mary College in England, and career opportunities for graduates of this curriculum. (MLH)

Discusses English curricula in the area of tribology, the science and technology of interacting surfaces in relative motion. (MLH)

Discusses the importance of climatology and world centers where climatologic research is conducted. (MLH)

Discusses the decisions facing the English student who has completed sixth form and identifies opportunities in physics careers and further education. (MLH)

Lists for each higher education institution in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, pertinent details about the physics curriculum, including honors degree courses, special entry requirements, and course structure. (MLH)