Author discusses the pattern of entries of boys and girls to public science examinations and their achievement in these tests. (SA)

This article provides statistical background to a discussion of girls' education in relation to physics. Speculations are presented concerning the reasons for the decline in women physics students. (Author/SA)

A description of the commercially produced Harris Data Memory is presented. Operation instructions, memory capabilities, data storage, and applications are included. Usefulness of the instrument to instruction in all of the sciences is considered. (SA)

This article explains the benefits, technology, and future associated with optical fibre transmission systems in the telecommunications networks of western countries. (Author/SA)

Describes experiments intended to produce a better understanding of the holographic method of producing images and optical imaging by other optical systems. Application of holography to teaching physics courses is considered. (Author/SA)

The author draws attention to the possibilities of introducing the concept of electromagnetic energy flow associated with the Poynting vector at an elementary stage of physics instruction. (Author/SA)

Presents descriptions of three experimental procedures for physics classes: forced oscillations, measuring the refractive index of perspex, and measuring the critical potentials of helium. (SA)

Reports on the effectiveness of a water model in illustrating the concept of voltage to secondary school students. Results suggest that the model does not enhance understanding of concepts related to voltage. (Author/SA)

Background information on the acoustics of the violin is given as a basis for student physics laboratory projects. References are suggested that can provide a basis for many experiments. (SA)

Describes an experiment which uses a radioactive source, a Sodium Iodide detector, and a simple counting apparatus possessed by most universities and colleges. The decay scheme and the theory of nuclear beta decay are presented. (Author/SA)

Reviewed is a brief history of electronics technology, from the early beginnings of vacuum devices to development of solid state devices, silicon fabrication in the use of transistors, and integrated circuits. Educational needs at the university or polytechnic level are discussed. (CS)

Summarized are the key features of the revolution in electronics, namely (1) capacity, (2) cost, (3) speed, and (4) size. Outlined also are some possible implications for the future with particular reference to telecommunications, medical services and education. (CS)

Described is the present education of secondary school physics teachers in the Netherlands. (CS)

Explains some developments in the teaching of special relativity theory, and discusses some ideas that are basic to the understanding of the theory. (GA)

Presents selective and representative evidence relating to the genesis of the theory of special relativity. The evidence seems to defy most of the philosophic preconceptions which many physics teachers appear to have about the nature of physics. (GA)