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October 2011 Newsletter

Volume 40, Number 4

Cameron Reed, Editor

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In This Issue

Forum News

  • John H. Marburger III Obituary
  • Rosalyn Sussman Yalow Obituary
  • AIP FYI on Nuclear Waste Report

Articles

  • Personal Transportation in the 21st Century and Beyond, Danny J. Krebs

Commentary

  • Reflections on New Technology and "Non-Provocative Defense", Alvin M. Saperstein

Reviews

  • Judging Edward Teller: A closer look at one of the most influential scientists of the Twentieth Century, Reviewed by Leonard R. Solon
  • The Quest for a Fusion Energy Reactor, Reviewed by Bernard L. Cohen


Physics and Society is the non-peer-reviewed quarterly newsletter of the Forum on Physics and Society, a division of the American Physical Society. It presents letters, commentary, book reviews and articles on the relations of physics and the physics community to government and society. It also carries news of the Forum and provides a medium for Forum members to exchange ideas. Opinions expressed are those of the authors alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of the APS or of the Forum. Contributed articles (up to 2500 words, technicalities are encouraged), letters (500 words), commentary (1000 words), reviews (1000 words) and brief news articles are welcome. Send them to the relevant editor by e-mail (preferred) or regular mail.

Editor: Cameron Reed, Alma College, Alma, MI 48801. Assistant Editor: Jonathan Wurtele, UC-Berkeley. Reviews Editor: Art Hobson. Electronic Media Editor: Andrew Post-Zwicker. Editorial Board: Ruth HowesBarbara LeviDavid Harris. Layout at APS: Leanne Poteet. Website for APS: webmaster@aps.orgPhysics and Society can be found on the web.