Portugaliae Physica

Abstract

A NEW Portuguese journal of physics, Portugaliœ Physica—the first of its kind in that country devoted entirely to physics—has been established and has published its first number. The four papers which it contains comprise a calculation of the matrix of electrostatic interaction and orbit-spin for d2p with an application to the spectrum of Ti II, a mathematical discussion of a group of operators with suggested application to quantum theory, and two papers on β-ray spectra with reference to internal conversion. In one of these, A. Gibert finds some evidence in support of Stahel's view that the energy quantum can be shared by more than one electron. At a time when the study of pure science has been necessarily replaced for so many by sterner pursuits, it is pleasant to realize that there are still countries where it is growing and needs new mediums for publication. Correspondence relating to the journal should be sent to Portugalice Physica, Faculdade de Ciencias, R. da Escola Politecniea, Lisboa-Portugal.