Journal of the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (1950-1954)

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Applications of High-Speed Photography in Rocket Motor Research, F. G. Stratton and K. R. Stehling, Jour. SMPTE, 60: 597-602, May 1953. Combustion, F. T. McGlure and W. G. fieri, Ind. Eng. Chem., 45: 1415-1425, July 1953. (Contains illustrations of turbulent natural gas-air flame, and composite drum camera record of flame propagation in a tube containing a 10% methane-air mixture.} Application of Image Converters to High Speed Photography, J. A. Jenkins and R. A. Chippendale, J. Brit. Inst. Radio Eng., 11: 505-517, Nov. 1951. High Speed Photography: Steel Research Tool, R. A. Buchanan, Steel, 131: 90-91, July 7, 1952. Ballistics Photography Uses, Mobile Flash, E. C. Barkofsky, Electronics, 25: 128-130, June 1952. VII. X-RAY The Applications of Radar Techniques to a System for High-Speed X-ray Motion Pictures, D. Dickson, C. Zavales and L. F. Ehrke, Proc. Natl. Electronics Conf., 4: 298-313, Nov. 1948. X-Ray Motion Picture Techniques Employed in Medical Diagnosis and Re search, S. A. Weinberg, J. S. Watson, Jr., and G. H. Ramsey, Jour. SMPTE, 59: 300-308, Oct. 1952. X-Ray Motion Picture Camera and Printer for 70mm Film, S. A. Weinberg, J. S. Watson, Jr., and G. H. Ramsey, Jour. SMPTE, 60: 31-37, Jan. 1953. Book Notes Due to circumstances beyond our control the Society has been unable to obtain timely reviews of two high-speed photography books. The bibliographical data and contents are as follows : The Photographic Study of Rapid Events By W. D. Chesterman. Published (1951) by Oxford University Press, 114 Fifth Ave., New York 11, N.Y. 168 + i-xiii + 32 pp. plates. $4.25. The book is divided into two parts, Part I covering "The Techniques Used" and Part II covering "The Application of the Techniques." Part I consists of the following chapter titles: Ch. I — Classification of Techniques Ch. II — Intermediate Rate Cameras Ch. Ill — Lighting the Event Ch. IV — Choice of Sensitive Material Ch. V — Single Pictures Ch. VI — Film Drum Cameras Ch. VII — Spark and Schlieren Photography Part II contains the following chapters: Ch. VIII — Zoological Studies Ch. IX — Biological and Medical Sciences Ch. X — Physical and Engineering Research Ch. XI — Military Applications Ch. XII — Conclusion High Speed Photography: Its Principles and Applications By George A. Jones. Published (1953) by John Wiley & Sons, 440 4th Ave., New York 16, N.Y. i-xvi + 311 pp. 118 illus. 5i X 8| in. $4.50. Ch. I — Introduction and History Ch. II — The Production of Short Flashes Ch. Ill — High Speed Cinematograph Camera Design Ch. IV — Photographic Materials Ch. V — High Speed Still Photography Ch. VI — High Speed Cinematograph Cameras Ch. VII — Cinematographic Technique Ch. VIII — Trace Recording Cameras Ch. IX — Picture-Making Recording Cameras Ch. X — Scientific Applications of High Speed Photography Ch. XI — Industrial and Commercial Applications Appendixes A-C: High-Speed Cameras; Gas-Discharge Flash Tubes ; Formulae High-Speed Bibliography 757