The use of accelerators as mass spectrometers puts the work horse of isotope dating on a new, more useful footing. (Author/BB)

All-pass filter systems can be used in laboratory experiments in the physics and psychophysics of sound and music. Particular applications, such as lateralization of sounds in headphone listening, are presented. (BB)

Reviews recent developments in the study of an ultrafast process which utilizes short flashes of light. (SL)

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

Reports recent findings related to the particle Higgs boson and examines its possible contribution to the standard mode of elementary processes. Critically explores the strengths and uncertainties of the Higgs boson and proposed Higgs field. (ML)

A National Academy of Science report ("Physics Through the 1990's") says that American physics has been a highly diversified and productive enterprise, but continued excellence cannot be taken for granted. Progress in six subfields (elementary particle, nuclear, condensed-matter, atomic/molecular, plasma/fluid, and gravitation/cosmology physics)…

Although the Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen experiment was originally a hypothetical situation, John Bell was able to apply a version of their argument to an experiment that could actually be done. This experiment (called "Bell's Inequality") and a hypothetical experiment analogous to the one Bell proposed at the atomic level are described. (JN)

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)

A review of the National Academy of Sciences report Physics in Perspective'' (A. Bromley, Ed.). Discusses chapters devoted to the Nature of Physics'' and Physics in Perspective,'' which may interest physics instructors, and describes the case made for continued financial support of physics research. (AL)

As physics becomes more and more specialized, the task of the professional science writer in interpreting discoveries and research in physics for the public becomes very difficult. A professional journalist explains how he meets this challenge. (LC)

A discussion of the periodic table of the elements and the role it has played in the synthesis of man-made elements. (BB)

Discusses new experiments that are being designed to solve the solar neutrino problem and determine the power source of the sun. (HM)