Explains that some nuclear scattering phenomena can be attributed to states in which two nuclei are bound to each other at their surfaces, revolving and vibrating for a time before coalescing or disintegrating. (Author/GA)

Presents the summary section of the American Physical Society (APS) report on the safety features of the light-water reactor, reviews the design, construction, and operation of a reactor and outlines the primary engineered safety features. Summarizes the major recommendations of the study group. (GS)

Some recent experimental results have given a clearer sense of direction and renewed optimism for research on controlled thermonuclear reactions. (Author/DF)

Although many experiments to detect gravity waves are underway, and others are planned, so far none of them has reproduced Joseph Weber's results, first reported in 1967. (Author/DF)

Addresses the question of frequency correspondence in the domain of large quantum numbers, with reference to periodic systems. Provides two simple counterexamples (a particle in a cubical box and a rigid rotator) to show that the classical result is not always recovered in the limit of large quantum numbers. (JM)

Divides the components of the energy crisis into those which demand immediate, moderate term, and long term research efforts. Delineates specific topics in each category and solicits physicists' efforts in these areas. (CP)

Reviews recent developments in the field of laser fusion. (SL)

This historical survey describes the contributions made to the field of physics by the National Bureau of Standards since its inception in 1901. Four broad areas are emphasized: nuclear physics, thermal physics (including cryogenics), spectroscopy and fundamental constants. (BT)

Describes how four independent puzzles in nuclear physics converge in a single, unifying explanation--some nuclei can exist in two different shapes." (Author/TS)

Discusses new studies in neutron physics within the last decade, such as ultracold neutrons, neutron bottles, resonance behavior, subthreshold fission, doubly radiative capture, and neutron stars. (MLH)

Describes some of the discussion, correspondances and assumptions of Heisenberg. Includes clarifying and defending his explanation of the anomalous Zeeman Effect to the Quantum Physicists of his time. (GA)

Discusses the circumstances and the immediate impact of the events and discoveries in the field of nuclear physics in 1932. Many of the events are described in samples of correspondence between the researchers in the field. (TS)

Atomic spectroscopy is the study of atoms/ions through their interaction with electromagnetic radiation, in particular, interactions in which radiation is absorbed or emitted with an internal rearrangement of the atom's electrons. Discusses nature of this field, its status and future, and how it is applied to other areas of physics. (JN)