Physics in the Making

摘要: FRANKLY, we find the title of Prof. Newman's new book a little puzzling. He sets out to deal with recent advances in non-atomic physics, and, knowing his flair for exposition, looked forward readable account, due emphasis given experimental side, developments what might call macroscopic or molar physics. His account is enough, and interesting detail bulks largely therein, but choice topics bears singularly small relation title. Wave mechanics; statistical electromagnetic radiation, including discussion infra-red spectra; γ-rays, cosmic rays, scattering diffraction X-rays; ninety pages on modern magnetics, under heading electricity, discussion, inter alia, electrolytic conduction super-conductivity. These be strange themes meet work where had hoped comfortable certainty would reign supreme electron waves cease surge roar. Recent Advances Physics (Non-Atomic). By F. H. Newman. Pp. ix + 378. (London: J. A. Churchill, 1932.) 15s.