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Series I: NotesAlvin M. Saperstein student notes of lectures given by Lars Onsager and Cecil T. Lane, 1952-1953
Description of Collection
Repository
American Institute of Physics. Niels Bohr Library & Archives.
Papers created by
Saperstein, Alvin Martin,
Size of collection
0.25 linear feet
1 half manuscript box(s)
Short description of collection
Saperstein's notes on lectures by Onsager and Lane.
Language(s) of collection
English
Collection number:
AR2009916
Biographical Note
Ph.D. Physics, Yale University. Research Interests: theoretical physics, defense and arms race, chaotic systems, physics education. Professor, Wayne State University, 1963- ; Research Associate, Argonne National Laboratory, 1962-1963.
Scope and Contents of Collection
This collection contains Yale University student Alvin M. Saperstein's notes on Lars Onsager's lecture titled Kinetic Theory and Statistical Machanics (Chemistry 200, 1952-1953), and Saperstein's notes on Cecil T. Lane's lecture titled Low Temperature Physics (Physics 135, 1952-1953).
Restrictions on Use and Access
Researchers must have an approved access application on file in order to access archival materials. https://www.aip.org/history-programs/niels-bohr-library/item-request.
Selected Search Terms
These papers have been indexed in the International Catalog of Sources for History of Physics and Allied Sciences (ICOS) using the following terms. Those seeking related materials should search under these terms.
Organization and Arrangement of Collection
This collection is organized into a single series:
- Series I: Notes
This series is arranged chronologically.
Provenance and Acquisition Information
Gift of A. M. Saperstein, 2009.
Preferred Citation of Collection
Box [number], Folder [number], Alvin M. Saperstein student notes of lectures given by Lars Onsager and Cecil T. Lane, 1952-1953. American Institute of Physics, Niels Bohr Library & Archives, College Park, MD 20740, USA.
Administrative Information
Title
Finding Aid to the Alvin M. Saperstein student notes of lectures given by Lars Onsager and Cecil T. Lane, 1952-1953
Publisher
American Institute of Physics Niels Bohr Library & Archives
One Physics Ellipse
College Park, MD 20740
USA
nbl@aip.org
2009
Encoding Information
Machine-readable finding aid encoded by Melanie J. Brown in . Any revisions made to this finding aid occurred as part of the editing and encoding process.
Series I: Notes
| Box 1 | Folder 1 | Kinetic Theory and Statistical Machanics (Chemistry 200, Onsager), 1952-1953 |
| Folder 2 | Low Temperature Physics (Physics 135, Lane), 1952-1953 |