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Physics in the missile and satellite fields

JAN 01, 1960

DOI: 10.1063/1.3056784

Winston E. Kock

Scientists in many and varied branches of physics are playing increasingly important roles in today’s missile and space projects. The gamut of this activity ranges from nuclear through solid state, and includes optics, acoustics, electromagnetics, and even relativity. The demand for physicists trained in appropriate fields in college, or possessing pertinent experience in industry, has been great and is continually increasing. It is important that the physics departments of our colleges and universities be aware of this situation so that proper stress can be laid upon subjects which can effectively prepare physics students who wish to enter this field of activity.

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Winston E. Kock. Bendix Aviation Corporation Research Laboratories, Detroit.

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Volume 13, Number 1

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