(1) X-rays: an Introduction to the Study of Röntgen Rays (2) A Manual of X-Ray Technic (3) Molecular Physics

Abstract

(1) THE discovery of X-rays has hitherto afforded an opportunity, probably unique in the history of science, for the production of that kind of literature which is distinguished more for its sensational character than for its accuracy or usefulness. If the numerous small books and pamphlets dealing with the subject and published between 1895 and 1898 do not seem to us now to possess any striking feature, they are at least remarkable for their resemblance to one another. They serve, too, as a measure of the wide popular interest aroused by Prof. Rontgen's work. Some of these publications actually reached the six thousandth edition before finally sinking into oblivion. When it was realised, however, that X-rays, in conjunction with the study of radioactivity, were destined to play a vital part in the elucidation of many problems hitherto considered insoluble, and a few well-known laboratories had successfully taken the matter in hand, the budding heralds of a new physics seem to have lost their spirit. It is noteworthy that from about 1898 until now, excepting some medical works, including an account of radiation treatment, no English book has appeared devoted solely to the systematic study of Rontgen radiation.

(1) X-rays: an Introduction to the Study of Röntgen Rays.

By Dr. G. W. C. Kaye. Pp. x + 252. (London: Longmans, Green and Co., 1914.) Price 5s. net.

(2) A Manual of X-Ray Technic.

By Capt. A. C. Christie. Pp. viii + 104. (Philadelphia and London: J. B. Lippincott Company, n.d.) Price 8s. 6d. net.

(3) Molecular Physics.

By J. A. Crowther. Pp. viii + 167. (London: J. and. A. Churchill, 1914.) Price 3s. 6d. net.