Jesse W. Beams Collected Works

J. W. Beams, “A fusible alloy which solders glass to glass or glass to metal,” University of Virginia Journal of Engineering, March 1925, pp. 158-160 (1925a).

J. W. Beams, “A method for measurement of time intervals of the order of magnitude of 10^-8 seconds and its application (1) to the measurement of time interval between excitation and emission in fluorescent solution; (2) to the determination of the relative times of first appearance of spectrum lines,” Doctoral Dissertation, University of Virginia, 31 pp., (UMI Microform No. DP10309) (1925b).

F. L. Brown and J. W. Beams, “The order of appearance of certain lines in the spark spectra of cadmium and magnesium,” J. Opt. Soc. Am., 11, 11-15 (1925c).

J. W. Beams, “The time interval between the appearance of certain spectrum lines in the visible region,” Phys. Rev., 27, 244-245 (1926a).

L. G. Hoxton and J. W. Beams, “The time interval between excitation and emission for fluorescein,” Phys. Rev., 27, 245 (1926b).

J. W. Beams, “The effect of changing the conditions of excitation upon the time of appearance of certain spark lines of cadmium and zinc,” Phys. Rev., 27, 805 (1926c).

J. W. Beams, “The time interval between the appearance of spectrum lines in spark and in condensed discharges,” Phys. Rev., 28, 475-480 (1926d).

J. W. Beams, “A method of obtaining light flashes of uniform intensity and short duration,” J. Opt. Soc. Am., 13, 597-600 (1926e).

J. W. Beams and P. N. Rhodes, “The time intervals between the appearance of certain spectrum lines of helium and mercury,” Phys. Rev., 28, 1147-1150 (1926f).

E. O. Lawrence and J. W. Beams, “On the nature of light,” Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA, 13, 207-12 (1927a).

J. W. Beams and E. O. Lawrence, “On the lag of the Kerr effect,” Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA, 13, 505-10 (1927b).

J. W. Beams and F. Allison, “The differences in the time lags of the Faraday effect behind the magnetic field in various liquids,” Phys. Rev., 29, 161-64 (1927c).

J. W. Beams and E. O. Lawrence, “A new method of determining the appearance as well as the time of duration of spectrum lines in spark discharges,” Phys. Rev., 29, 357 (1927d)

E. O. Lawrence, and J. W. Beams, “The length of radiation quanta,” Phys. Rev., 29, 361-62 (1927e).

J. W. Beams and E. O. Lawrence, “A study of the lag of the Kerr effect for several liquids as a function of the wave-length of the light,” Phys. Rev., 29, 903 (1927f).

E. O. Lawrence and J. W. Beams, “The instantaneity of the photoelectric effect” Phys. Rev., 29, 903 (1927g).

J. W. Beams and F. Allison, “The difference in the time lags in the disappearance of the electric double refraction behind that of the electric field in several liquids,” Philos. Mag., 7th ser., 3, 1199-1204 (1927h).

E. O. Lawrence and J. W. Beams, “On the time required for the photo-electric ejection of an electron by visible light,” Phys. Rev., 31, 709 (1928a).

E. O. Lawrence, J. W. Beams and W. D. Garman, “An improved arrangement for obtaining high speeds of rotation,” Phys. Rev., 31, 1112 (1928b).

E. O. Lawrence and J. W. Beams, “The element of time in the photoelectric effect,” Phys. Rev., 32, 478-85 (1928c).

J. W. Beams and E. O. Lawrence, “On relaxation of electric fields in Kerr cells and apparent lag of the Kerr effect,” J. Franklin Inst., 206, 169-79 (1928d).

J. W. Beams, “The time lag of the spark gap,” J. Franklin Inst., 206, 809-15 (1928e).

J. W. Beams, “The mechanical production of short flashes of light,” Nature, 121, 863 (1928f).

E. O. Lawrence and J. W. Beams, “What is light?” Scientific American, 138, 301-303 (1928g).

J. W. Beams and J. C. Street, “The time lags of spark gaps in air at various pressures,” Phys. Rev., 33, 280 (1929a).

J. W. Beams, “Spectra in condensed discharges,” Phys. Rev., 33, 1086 (1929b).

J. W. Beams, L. G. Hoxton and F. Allison, “An interferometer in which the two rays are accurately polarized in perpendicular planes,” J. Opt. Soc. Am., 18, 170-171 (1929c).

J. W. Beams, L. G. Hoxton and F. Allison, “An interferometer using plane polarized light,” J. Opt. Soc. Am., 19, 90-92 (1929d).

J. W. Beams, “Spectral phenomena in spark discharges,” Phys. Rev., 35, 24-33 (1930a).

J. W. Beams and J. C. Street, “The initial stages of electrical breakdown,” Phys. Rev., 35, 658 (1930b).

J. W. Beams and E. C. Stevenson, “The electric double refraction in gases,” Phys. Rev., 35, 1440 (1930c).

J. W. Beams, “The propagation of luminosity in discharge tubes,” Phys. Rev., 36, 997-1001 (1930d).

J. W. Beams, “An apparatus for obtaining high speeds of rotation,” Rev. Sci. Instrum., 1, 667-671 (1930e).

J. W. Beams, “A review of the use of Kerr cells for the measurement of time intervals and the production of flashes of light,” Rev. Sci. Instrum., 1, 780-93 (1930f).

J. W. Beams, “Deviations from Kerr's law at high field strengths in polar liquids,” Phys. Rev., 37, 781-782 (1931a).

J. C. Street and J. W. Beams, “The effect of pressure on the rate of fall of potential in condensed discharges,” Phys. Rev., 37, 1677-1678 (1931b)

E. C. Stevenson and J. W. Beams, “The electro-optical Kerr effect in gases,” Phys. Rev., 38, 133-140 (1931c).

J. C. Street and J. W. Beams, “The fall of potential in the initial stages of electrical discharges,” Phys. Rev., 38, 416-426 (1931d).

J. W. Beams and A. J. Weed, “A simple ultracentrifuge. Science, 74, 44-46 (1931e).

E. C. Stevenson and J. W. Beams, “A precise method for determining the Kerr electro-optical effect in gases,” J. Opt. Soc. Am., 21, 147 (1931f).

J. W. Beams, “Some improvements in the Kerr cell method and its application to the study of the time of appearance of the spectrum lines of helium,” J. Opt. Soc. Am., 21, 147 (1931g).

J. W. Beams, “A simple ultracentrifuge,” Phys. Rev., 39, 858 (1932a).

J. W. Beams and M. Podtiaguine, “The propagation of luminosity in long discharge tubes,” Phys. Rev., 40, 129 (1932b).

J. W. Beams and J. W. Flowers, “The initiation of electrical discharges in effectively ion-free gases,” Phys. Rev., 41, 394 (1932c).

J. W. Beams, “Electric and magnetic double refraction, “Rev. Mod. Phys., 4, 133-172 (1932d).

J. W. Beams, “Some evidence indicating a removal of positive ions from cold surfaces by electric fields,” Phys. Rev., 41, 687-688 (1932e).

J. W. Beams, “The initiation of discharges in high vacua,” Phys. Rev., 43, 382-383 (1933a).

J. W. Beams, “Field electron currents from liquid mercury surfaces,” Phys. Rev., 43, 781 (1933b).

J. W. Beams and L. B. Snoddy, “Production of high-velocity ions and electrons,” Phys. Rev., 44, 784-785 (1933c).

J. W. Beams, “Field electron emission from liquid mercury,” Phys. Rev., 44, 803-807 (1933d).

J. W. Beams, A. J. Weed and E. G. Pickels, “The ultracentrifuge,” Science, 78, 338-340 (1933e).

J. W. Beams, E. G. Pickels and A. J. Weed, “Ultracentrifuge,” J. Chem. Phys., 2, 143 (1934a).

J. W. Beams and L. B. Snoddy, “Acceleration of Ions,” Phys. Rev., 45, 287 (1934b).

W. T. Ham and J. W. Beams, “The acceleration of protons by electric impulses on transmission lines,” Phys. Rev., 45, 746 (1934c).

J. W. Beams and H. Trotter, Jr., “Acceleration of electrons to high energies,” Phys. Rev., 45, 849-850 (1934d).

J. W. Beams, “Measuring a millionth of a second,” The Scientific Monthly, 38, 471-473 (1934e).

J. W. Beams, “The eye as an integrator of short light flashes,” J. Opt. Soc. Am., 25, 48 (1935a).

J. W. Beams and E. G. Pickels, “The production of high rotational speeds,” Rev. Sci. Instrum., 6, 299-308 (1935c).

E. G. Pickels and J. W. Beams, “High rotational speeds in vacuo,” Science, 81, 342-343 (1935d).

J. W. Beams, “The production and use of high rotational speeds,” Science, 82, 541 (1935e).

J. W. Beams and F. B. Haynes, “An ultracentrifuge for gases and vapors,” Phys. Rev., 49, 644 (1936a).

J. W. Beams, “Experiments on the production of high-velocity ions by impulse methods,” Proc. Am. Philos. Soc., 76, 771-772 (1936b).

E. J. Workman, J. W. Beams and L. B. Snoddy, “Photographic study of lightning,” Physics, 7, 375-379 (1936c).

L. B. Snoddy, J. W. Beams and J. R. Dietrich, “The propagation of potential in discharge tubes,” Phys. Rev., 50, 469-471 (1936d).

J. W. Beams and F. B. Haynes, “The separation of isotopes by centrifuging,” Phys. Rev., 50, 491-492 (1936e).

L. B. Snoddy, J. W. Beams, W. T. Ham, Jr. and H. Trotter, Jr., “Transmission of high-voltage impulses at controllable speed,” Nature, 138, 167 (1936f).

J. W. Beams and L. B. Snoddy, “The electrically driven ultracentrifuge,” Science, 85, 185-186 (1937a).

L. B. Snoddy and J. W. Beams, “A simple method of measuring rotational speeds,” Science, 85, 273-274 (1937b).

J. W. Beams, F. W. Linke and C. Skarstrom, “A tubular vacuum type centrifuge,” Science, 86, 293-294 (1937c).

J. W. Beams, “High rotational speeds,” J. Appl. Phys., 8, 795-806 (1937d).

J. W. Beams and L. B. Snoddy, “The separation of mixtures by centrifuging,” J. Chem. Phys., 5, 993-994 (1937e).

L. B. Snoddy, H. Trotter, Jr., W. T. Ham and J. W. Beams, “Impulse circuits for obtaining a time separation between the appearance of potential at different points in a system,” J. Franklin Inst., 223, 55-76 (1937f).

F. T. Holmes and J. W. Beams, “Frictional torque of an axial magnetic suspension,” Nature, 140, 30-31 (1937g).

J. W. Beams and A. V. Masket, “Concentration of chlorine isotopes by centrifuging,” Phys. Rev., 51, 384 (1937h).

L. B. Snoddy, J. R. Dietrich and J. W. Beams, “Propagation of potential in discharge tubes,” Phys. Rev., 52, 739-746 (1937i).

J. W. Beams and F. W. Linke, “An inverted air-driven ultracentrifuge. Rev. Sci. Instrum., 8, 160-161 (1937j).

J. W. Beams and L. B. Snoddy, “Acceleration of protons and deuterons to high velocity,” Am. Phil. Soc. Yearbook, 68, 180-184 (1937k).

J. W. Beams and L. B. Snoddy, “Study of the nature of lightening,” Am. Phil. Soc. Yearbook, 68, 184-186 (1937l).

J. W. Beams, “Separation of solutions by the tubular centrifuge,” Phys. Rev., 53, 850 (1938a).

J. R. Dietrich, L. B. Snoddy and J. W. Beams, “Impulse breakdown in discharge tubes,” Phys. Rev., 53, 923 (1938b).

S. A. Black, J. W. Beams and L. B. Snoddy, “Electrically driven vacuum-type centrifuge,” Phys. Rev., 53, 924 (1938c).

J. W. Beams, “High speed centrifuging,” Rev. Mod. Phys., 10, 245-263 (1938d).

J. W. Beams, F. W. Linke and P. Sommer, “A vacuum type air-driven centrifuge for biophysical research,” Rev. Sci. Instrum., 9, 248-252 (1937e).

J. W. Beams, “A tubular vacuum type centrifuge,” Rev. Sci. Instrum., 9, 413-416 (1938f).

J. W. Beams, “Centrifuging of liquids,” Science, 88, 243-244 (1938g).

J. W. Beams and L. B. Snoddy, “Electrical discharge between a stationary and a rotating electrode,” Phys. Rev., 55, 504 (1939a).

J. W. Beams and S. A. Black, “Electrically driven, magnetically supported, vacuum type ultracentrifuge,” Rev. Sci. Instrum., 10, 59-63 (1939b).

J. W. Beams, “A high resolving power ultracentrifuge,” Science, 89, 543-544 (1939c).

L. B. Snoddy and J. W. Beams, “Spark discharge on surfaces,” Phys. Rev., 55, 663-665 (1939d).

A. V. Masket, F. W. Linke and J. W. Beams, “Ultracentrifuge for liquids,” Phys. Rev., 55, 674 (1939e).

J. W. Beams and L. B. Snoddy, “Progressive breakdown in a conducting liquid,” Phys. Rev., 55, 879 (1939f).

C. Skarstrom, H. E. Carr and J. W. Beams, “Concentration of the chlorine isotopes by centrifuging,” Phys. Rev., 55, 591 (1939g).

J. W. Beams, “The separation of gases by centrifuging,” Phys. Rev., 55, 591-592 (1939h).

J. W. Beams and C. Skarstrom, “The concentration of isotopes by the evaporative centrifuge method,” Phys. Rev., 56, 266-272 (1939i).

J. W. Beams and R. E. Fox, “An analytical centrifuge,” Phys. Rev., 56, 848 (1939j).

L. B. Snoddy and J. W. Beams, “A laboratory study of spark discharge between conducting clouds,” Phys. Rev., 57, 63-65 (1940a).

L. B. Snoddy, H. F. Henry and J. W. Beams, “Electrical discharge on liquid surfaces,” Phys. Rev., 57, 350 (1940b).

F. C. Armistead and J. W. Beams, “Concentration of chlorine isotopes by centrifuging at dry ice temperature,” Phys. Rev., 57, 359 (1940c).

J. W. Beams, “Methods of increasing the resolving power of an ultracentrifuge,” Phys. Rev., 57, 940 (1940d).

C. Skarstrom and J. W. Beams, “An electric ultracentrifuge motor,” Phys. Rev., 57, 1057 (1940e).

C. Skarstrom and J. W. Beams, “The electrically driven, magnetically supported, vacuum type ultracentrifuge,” Rev. Sci. Instrum., 11, 398-403 (1940f).

J. W. Beams, “The ultracentrifuge,” In: Science in Progress, 2d Ser., Vol. 9, pps. 232-264 (New Haven, Yale University Press, (1940g).

A. L. Stauffacher, J. W. Beams and L. B. Snoddy, “A new analytical ultracentrifuge,” Phys. Rev., 59, 468-469 (1941a).

J. W. Beams, “High-speed centrifuging,” Rep. Prog. Phys., 8, 31-39 (1941b).

J. W. Beams, “The production and maintenance of high centrifugal fields for use in biology and medicine,” Ann. N.Y. Acad. Sci., 43, 177-193 (1942a).

J. W. Beams, J. L. Young and J. W. Moore, “The production of high centrifugal fields,” J. Appl. Phys., 17, 886-890 (1946a).

J. W. Beams and J. L. Young III, “The production of high centrifugal fields,” Phys. Rev., 69, 537 (1946b).

J. W. Beams, A. R. Kuhlthau, A. C. Lapsley, J. H. McQueen, L. B. Snoddy and W. D. Whitehead, “Spark light source of short duration,” J. Opt. Soc. Am., 37, 868-870 (1947a).

J. W. Beams, “High centrifugal fields,” J. Wash. Acad. Sci., 37, 221-241 (1947b).

J. W. Beams and J. L. Young III, “Centrifugal fields,” Phys. Rev., 71, 131 (1947c).

J. W. Beams, “The radial density variation of gases and vapors in a centrifugal field,” Phys. Rev., 72, 433-434 (1947d).

J. W. Beams, “Rotors driven by light pressure,” Phys. Rev., 72, 987-988 (1947e).

J. W. Beams, F. W. Linke and P. Sommer, “Speed control for the air-driven centrifuge,” Rev. Sci. Instrum., 18, 57-60 (1947f).

J. W. Beams, “Atomic energy,” Virginia Engineering Review, 5, 7-24 (1947g).

A. C. Lapsley, L. B. Snoddy and J. W. Beams, “The use of a cavity oscillator as a Kerr electro-optical shutter,” J. Appl. Phys., 19, 111-112 (1948a).

J. H. McQueen, J. W. Beams and L. B. Snoddy, “Light scattering in supersonic streams,” Phys. Rev., 73, 260 (1948b).

J. F. Dillon and J. W. Beams, “An improved axial magnetic suspension system,” Phys. Rev., 74, 117 (1948c).

L. B. Snoddy and J. W. Beams, “Production of short x-ray pulses by a resonant cavity electron accelerator,” Phys. Rev., 74, 126 (1948c).

J. H. McQueen, J. W. Beams and L. B. Snoddy, “Light scattering in supersonic streams,” Phys. Rev., 74, 1551-1554 (1948e).

J. W. Beams, “Centrifugal fields,” Scientific Monthly, 66, 255-258 (1948f).

J. W. Beams, “Experiments with high speed rotors,” Science, 107, 464 (1948g).

L. B. Snoddy and J. W. Beams, “Pulsed electron beam for high-speed photography,” Phys. Rev., 75, 1324 (1949a).

J. W. Beams, “Some experiments on the bursting of spherical rotors by centrifugal forces,” Proc. Soc. Exp. Stress Analysis, 7, 1-6 (1949b).

J. W. Beams, “High speed rotors, Phys. Rev., 76, 195 (1949c).

J. W. Beams, “Sedimentation in dilute solutions,” J. Southeast. Res., 1, 11-14 (1949d).

J. W. Beams, “Magnetic suspension balance,” Phys. Rev., 78, 471-472 (1950a).

J. W. Beams, “Magnetic suspension for small rotors,” Rev. Sci. Instrum., 21, 182-184 (1950b).

J. W. Beams, “A high constant speed rotating mirror,” Phys. Rev., 79, 222 (1950c).

J. W. Beams and H. S. Morton, Jr., “Transmission line Kerr cell,” J. Appl. Phys., 22, 523 (1951a).

J. W. Beams, J. D. Ross and J. F. Dillon, “Magnetically suspended, vacuum type ultracentrifuge,” Rev. Sci. Instrum., 22, 77-80 (1951b).

E. F. Kinsey, J. W. Beams and M. J. Saunders, “The magnetically-suspended free gyroscope,” Report No. CM-701, 11 pp., University of Virginia: Naval Ordnance Research Laboratory (1951c).

J. W. Beams, A. C. Hagg, and E. V. Murphree, “Developments in the Centrifuge Separation Project,” TID-5230, 269 pp., Oak Ridge, TN: U.S. Atomic Energy Commission (1951d).

J. W. Beams, E. C. Smith and J. M. Watkins, “High-constant-speed rotating mirror,” J. Soc. Motion Picture and Television Engineers, 58, 159-168 (1952a).

W. E. Walker, T. J. Turner and J. W. Beams, “Mechanical properties of thin films of silver,” Phys. Rev., 86, 597 (1952b).

A. Robeson, N. Snidow and J. W. Beams, “Interferometer method of recording sedimentation in the ultracentrifuge,” Phys. Rev., 87, 186-187 (1952c).

J. W. Beams, W. E. Walker and H. S. Morton, Jr., “Mechanical properties of thin films of silver,” Phys. Rev., 87, 524-525 (1952d).

J. W. Beams, A. Robeson and N. Snidow, “Molecular weight determination by the equilibrium ultracentrifuge,” Science, 116, 516 (1952e).

J. W. Beams, “Single crystal metal rotors,” Phys. Rev., 92, 502 (1953a).

C. J. Davisson and J. W. Beams, “A new variation of the rotation by magnetization method of measuring gyromagnetic ratios,” Rev. Mod. Phys., 25, 246-252 (1953b).

J. W. Beams, H. S. Morton, Jr. and E. F. Turner, Jr., “Tensile strength of thin metallic films,” Science, 118, 567-568 (1953d).

J. W. Beams, “Studies of tensile strengths and adhesion of metals by means of high centrifugal fields,” Phys. Rev., 91, 239 (1953e).

H. S. Morton, Jr. and J. W. Beams, “Tensile strength and adhesion of thin films of silver,” Phys. Rev., 91, 449 (1953f).

A. Robeson, N. Snidow and J. W. Beams, “Improved equilibrium ultracentrifuge,” Phys. Rev., 91, 493 (1953g).

J. W. Beams, “Single crystal metal rotors,” Phys. Rev., 92, 502 (1953h).

J. W. Beams, “Technique of spinning high-speed rotors at low temperature.” In: Proceedings, Third International Conference on Low Temperature Physics and Chemistry, p. 64 ff. Houston, Tex.: Rice Institute (1954a).

J. W. Beams, “Shadow and schlieren methods” In: Physical Measurements in Gas Dynamics and Combustion, ed. R. W. Ladenburg, Vol. 9, pp. 26-46, Princeton, N.J.: Princeton University Press (1954b).

J. W. Beams, “Magnetic suspension ultracentrifuge circuits,” Electronics, 27(3), 152-55 (1954c).

J. H. Hildebrand, B. J. Alder, J. W. Beams and H. M. Dixon, “The effects of hydrostatic pressure and centrifugal fields upon critical liquid-liquid interfaces,” J. Phys. Chem., 58, 577-579 (1954d).

J. W. Beams, N. Snidow, A. Robeson and H. M. Dixon, “Interferometer for the measurement of sedimentation in a centrifuge,” Rev. Sci. Instrum., 25, 295-296 (1954e).

J. W. Beams, “Production and use of high centrifugal fields,” Science, 120, 619-625 (1954f).

J. W. Beams and J. B. Breaseale,” Methods of spinning rotors at low temperatures,” Phys. Rev., 95, 601-602 (1954g).

J. W. Beams, “Methods of spinning rotors at high speeds and low temperatures,” J. Instrum. Soc. Am., 1, 79 (1954h).

J. W. Beams, “Methods of spinning rotors at high speeds and low temperatures,” Proc. Instrum. Soc. Am., 9(Part 5), Paper No. 54-33-2 (1954i).

J. W. Beams, H. M. Dixon, III, A. Robeson and N. Snidow, “The magnetically suspended equilibrium ultracentrifuge,” J. Phys. Chem., 59, 915-922 (1955a).

J. W. Beams, “Effect of centrifugal field upon the rate of transfer through a helium II film,” Phys. Rev., 98, 1138 (1955b).

J. W. Beams, J. B. Breazeale and W. L. Bart, “Mechanical strength of thin films of metals,” Phys. Rev., 100, 1657-1661 (1955c).

J. W. Beams, C. W. Hulburt, W. E. Lotz, Jr. and R. M. Montague, Jr., “Magnetic suspension balance,” Rev. Sci. Instrum., 26, 1181-1185 (1955d).

J. W. Beams, “The tensile strength of liquid helium II,” Phys. Rev., 104, 880-882 (1956a).

J. W. Gofman, M. Hanig, H. B. Jones, M. A. Lauffer, E. Y. Lawry, L A. Lewis, G. V. Mann, F. E. Moore, F. Olmsted, J. F. Yeager, E. C. Andrus, H. H. Barach, J. W. Beams, J. W. Fertig, J. W. Gofman, I. H. Page, J.A. Shannon, F.J. Stare and P. D. White, “Evaluation of serum lipoprotein and cholesterol measurements as predictors of clinical complications of atherosclerosis: Report of a cooperative study of lipoproteins and atherosclerosis,” Circulation, 14(4, Part 2), 691-741 (1956b).

W. K. Ford, Jr., A. L. Stamper and J. W. Beams, “The mechanical strength of thin films of silver and gold,” Bull. Am. Phys. Soc., 11, 333 (1956c).

J. W. Beams, “The study of adhesion by the high speed rotor technique,” Tech. Proc., Am. Electroplat. Soc., 43, 1-4 (1956d).

J. W. Beams, “The magnetically supported equilibrium ultracentrifuge,” Proc. Am. Philos. Soc, 101, 63-69 (1957a).

J. W. Beams, “Some experiments on the tensile strength of liquid helium,” Bull. Am. Phys. Soc., 2, 278 (1957b).

J. W. Beams, W. C. Simpson and K. D. Williams, “Magnetically suspended equilibrium ultracentrifuge,” Bull. Am. Phys. Soc., 2, 278 (1957c).

J. W. Beams, “Tensile strength of liquids at low temperature,” In: Proceedings Fifth International Conference of Low Temperature Physics and Chemistry, pp. 84—85. Madison: University of Wisconsin Press (1958a).

D. B. Kraft, T. P. Strider and J. W. Beams, “Mechanical properties of thin metallic films,” Bull. Am. Phys. Soc., 3, 299-300 (1958c).

G. Zippe, J. W. Beams and A. R. Kuhlthau, “The development of short bowl ultracentrifuges,” Report UVA/ORL-2400-58, 26 pp. (1958e).

P. H. Abelson, J. W. Beams, R. H. Bolt, J. D. Ferry, I. Fuhr, D. E. Goldman, et al., “Biophysical Science – a study program,” Rev. Mod. Phys., 31, 1 (1959a).

J. W. Beams, L. B. Snoddy and A. R. Kuhlthau, “Tests of the theory of isotope separation by centrifuging,” In: Proceedings of the Second U.N. International Conference on Peaceful Uses of Atomic Energy, vol. 4, pp. 428-434, Geneva: United Nations (London: Pergamon Press) (1959b).

J. W. Beams, “Tensile strengths of liquid argon, helium, nitrogen, and oxygen,” Phys. Fluids, 2, 1-4 (1959c).

J. W. Beams, “High-speed rotation,” Phys. Today, 12(7), 20-27 (1959d).

J. W. Beams, “Molecular pumping,” Science, 130, 1406-1407 (1959e).

J. W. Beams, “Mechanical properties of thin films of gold and silver,” In: Proceedings of the International Conference on Structure and Properties of Thin Films, ed. C. A. Neugebauer, J. B. Newkirk and D. A. Vermilya, pp. 183-192. New York: John Wiley (1959f).

J. W. Beams and C. E. Williams, “Magnetically suspended molecular pump rotors,” Bull. Am. Phys. Soc., 5, 286 (1960a).

R. D. Boyle, P. E. Hexner and J. W. Beams, “Molecular weight measurement with the magnetically suspended ultracentrifuge,” Bull. Am. Phys. Soc., 5, 452 (1960b).

J. W. Beams, “Bakeable molecular pumps,” 1960 Seventh National Symposium on Vacuum Technology Transactions, pp. 1-5, London: Pergamon Press (1961a).

C. E. Williams and J. W. Beams, “Molecular pump for producing high vacua,” Bull. Am. Phys. Soc., 6, 31 (1961b).

P. E. Hexner, L. E. Radford and J. W. Beams, “Achievement of sedimentation equilibrium,” Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA, 47, 1848-1852 (1961c).

J. W. Beams, R. D. Boyle and P. E. Hexner. “Magnetically suspended equilibrium ultracentrifuge,” Rev. Sci. Instrum., 32, 645-650 (1961d).

J. W. Beams, “Ultrahigh-speed rotation,” Sci. Am., 204, 135-47 (1961e).

J. W. Beams, D. M. Spitzer, Jr. and J. P. Wade, Jr., “Spinning rotor pressure gauge,” Rev. Sci. Instrum., 33, 151-155 (1962a).

J. W. Beams and A. M. Clarke, “Magnetic suspension balance method for determining densities and partial specific volumes,” Rev. Sci. Instrum., 33, 750-753 (1962b).

P. E. Hexner, R. D. Boyle and J. W. Beams, “Molecular weight determination with a magnetically supported ultracentrifuge,” J. Phys. Chem., 66, 1948-1951 (1962c).

P. E. Hexner, D. W. Kupke, H. G. Kim, F. N. Weber, Jr., R. F. Bunting and J. W. Beams, “Molecular weight of virus by equilibrium ultracentrifugation,” J. Am. Chem. Soc., 84, 2457-2458 (1962d).

J. W. Beams, A. M. Clarke and D. W. Kupke, “Determination of densities and partial specific volumes by magnetic balance methods,” Science, 138, 984 (1962e).

J. W. Beams, R. D. Boyle and P. E. Hexner, “Equilibrium ultracentrifuge for molecular weight measurement,” J. Polym. Sci., 57, 161-174 (1962f).

C. E. Williams and J. W. Beams, “A magnetically suspended molecular pump,” In: Transactions of the Eighth National Vacuum Symposium Combined with the Second International Congress on Vacuum Science and Technology, ed. L. E. Preuss, vol. 1, pp. 295-299. New York: Pergamon Press (1962g).

A. M. Clarke, D. W. Kupke and J. W. Beams, “Partial specific volumes of proteins by a magnetic balance technique,” J. Phys. Chem., 67, 929-930 (1963a).

T. K. Robinson and J. W. Beams, “Radio telemetering from magnetically suspended rotors,” Rev. Sci. Instrum., 34, 63-64 (1963b).

J. W. Beams, “Some interferometer techniques for observing sedimentation,” Rev. Sci. Instrum., 34, 139-142 (1963c).

F. N. Weber, Jr., D. W. Kupke and J. W. Beams, “Molecular weight: measurement with gravity cells,” Science, 139, 837-838 (1963d).

J. W. Beams, “High centrifugal fields,” Phys. Teacher, 1(3), 103-107, 119 (1963e).

J. W. Beams, “Double magnetic suspension,” Rev. Sci. Instrum., 34, 1071-1074 (1963f).

J. W. Beams, “Magnetic bearings,” In: Transactions of the Automotive Engineering Congress, SAE Paper No. 810A, pp. 1-5, New York: Society of Automotive Engineers (1964a).

J. W. Beams, “Arrangements and performance of magnetic suspensions for high-speed rotors,” Machine Design, 36, 204-208 (1964b).

J. W. Beams, “Some experiments with magnetically suspended rotors,” Bull. Am. Phys. Soc., 9, 64 (1964c).

J. W. Beams, “Gas centrifugal separation,” In: Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology, ed. Anthony Standen, vol. 4, pp. 755-756, New York: Interscience (1964d).

D. V. Ulrich, D. W. Kupke and J. W. Beams, “An improved magnetic densitometer: the partial specific volume of ribonuclease,” Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA, 52, 349-356 (1964e).

W. L. Piotrowski and J. W. Beams, “Centrifugal method of cutting crystals, Rev. Sci. Instrum., 35, 1726-1727 (1964f).

J. W. Beams, “Multiple rotor magnetic suspension system,” Rev. Sci. Instrum., 36, 95 (1965a).

J. W. Beams, “Magnetic support for nonferromagnetic bodies,” Rev. Sci. Instrum., 36, 1892 (1965b).

D. W. Kupke, J. P. Senter and J. W. Beams, “Protein-solute interactions by density measurements,” Science, 152, 675 (1966a).

J. W. Beams, “Centrifuge,” In: Encyclopedia of Physics, ed. R. M. Besancon, pp. 93-96. New York: Reinhold (1966b).

J. W. Beams, “Speed control of magnetically suspended ultracentrifuge,” Rev. Sci. Instrum., 37, 667-669 (1966c).

W. L. Piotrowski, D. C. Larson and J. W. Beams, “Plastic deformation of spinning iron whiskers,” J. Appl. Phys., 37, 3153-3156 (1966d).

J. W. Beams, “Potentials on rotor surfaces,” Phys. Rev. Lett., 21, 1093-96 (1968a).

J. W. Beams, “Electromotive force generated by a centrifugal field in a metal rotor,” Bull. Am. Phys. Soc., 13, 240 (1968b).

J. W. Beams, “Magnetic suspension microbalance,” Bull. Am. Phys. Soc., 13, 1711 (1968c).

P. F. Fahey, Jr., D. W. Kupke and J. W. Beams, “The specific volume dependence of ribonuclease under pressure,” Biol-Chemistry Abstracts of the 156^th Am. Chem. Soc. Natl. Meeting, Atlantic City, NJ, p. 115 (1968d) [Chem. Eng. News., 46(33), 101 (1968d)]. DOI: 10.1021/cen-v046n033.p070

R. D. Rose, H. M. Parker, R. A. Lowry, A. R. Kuhlthau and J. W. Beams, “Determination of the gravitational constant G,” Phys. Rev. Lett., 23, 655-658 (1969a).

J. W. Beams, “Magnetic suspension densimeter,” Rev. Sci. Instrum., 40, 167-168 (1969b).

P. F. Fahey, D. W. Kupke and J. W. Beams, “Effect of pressure on the apparent specific volume of proteins,” Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA, 63, 548-555 (1969c).

S. H. French and J. W. Beams, “Contact-potential changes produced on metal surfaces by tensile stresses,” Phys. Rev. B, 1, 3300-3303 (1970a).

J. W. Beams, “Constancy of inertial mass in a centrifugal field,” Phys. Rev. Lett., 24, 840-843 (1970b).

J. W. Beams and M. G. Hodgins, “New methods of measuring both density and viscosity with a small volume of fluid,” Bull. Am. Phys. Soc., 15, 189 (1970c).

R. D. Rose, H. M. Parker, R. A. Lowry and J. W. Beams, “Measurement of the gravitational constant G,” Bull. Am. Phys. Soc., 15, 208 (1970d).

J. W. Beams, “The gravitational constant,” Bull. Am. Phys. Soc., 15, 1361 (1970e).

J. W. Beams, “Improved method of spinning rotors to high speeds at low temperature,” Rev. Sci. Instrum., 42, 637-639 (1971a).

M. G. Hodgins and J. W. Beams, “Magnetic densimeter-viscometer,” Rev. Sci. Instrum., 42, 1455-1457 (1971b).

J. W. Beams, “Finding a better value for G,” Phys. Today, 24(5), 34-40 (1971c).

P. A. Colavita and J. W. Beams, “Measuring G,” Phys. Today, 24(12), 11-13 (1971d).

W. R. Towler, H. M. Parker, R. A. Lowry, A. R. Kuhlthau and J.W. Beams, “Measurement of the Newton gravitational constant,” In: Precision Measurement and Fundamental Constants (National Bureau of Standards Special Publication no. 343), ed. D. N. Langenberg and B. N. Taylor, pp. 485-492, Washington, D.C.: U.S. Government Printing Office (1971e).

J. W. Beams, “Some remarks on servo-controlled magnetic suspensions at the University of Virginia,” In: Second International Symposium on Electro-Magnetic Suspension, pp. 3-7, University of Southampton: Department of Aeronautics & Astronautics (1971f).

D. W. Kupke, M. G. Hodgins and J. W. Beams, “Simultaneous determination of viscosity and density of protein solutions by magnetic suspension,” Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA, 69, 2258-2262 (1972a).

D. W. Kupke and J. W. Beams, “Magnetic densimetry: Partial specific volume and other applications,” In: Methods in Enzymology, ed. C. H. Hirs and S. N. Timasheff, vol. 26, pp. 74-107, New York: Academic Press (1972b).

J. W. Beams, “Magnetic suspension torsion balance,” Bull. Am. Phys. Soc., 17, 193 (1972c).

R. A. Lowry, W. R. Towler, H. M. Parker, A. R. Kulthau and J. W. Beams, “The gravitational constant G,” In: Atomic Masses and Fundamental Constants 4, ed. J. H. Sanders and A. H. Wapstra, vol. 4, pp. 521-28, London: Plenum Press (1972d).

D. W. Kupke, H. G. Hodgins and J. W. Beams, “Simultaneous viscosity-density determinations on small volumes of protein solution,” Biophys. J., 12(Suppl), 146a (1972e).

J. W. Beams, M. G. Hodgins and D. W. Kupke, “A magnetic suspension osmometer,” Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA, 70, 3785-3787 (1973a).

J. W. Beams, “Proposed method of measuring small variations in the gravitational constant G,
Bull. Am. Phys. Soc., 18, 267 (1973b).

D. W. Kupke, M. G. Hodgins and J. W. Beams, “Thermodynamic and hydrodynamic volume properties of proteins by magnetic suspension,” 9^th International Congress of Biochemistry, vol. 2 (Abstracts), p. 124, Stockholm: Aktiebolaget Egnellska Boktryckeriet (1973c).

J. H. McGee, J. W. Beams and D. W. Kupke, “Constant speed drive for the magnetically supported equilibrium ultracentrifuge,” Rev. Sci. Instrum., 45, 1607-1608 (1974a).

J. H. McGee, D. W. Kupke, W. Godschalk and J. W. Beams, “Equilibrium sedimentation of turnip yellow mosaic virus,” Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA, 71, 3866-3868 (1974b).

J. W. Beams, M. G. Hodgins and D. W. Kupke, “Magnetic suspension osmometer,” Bull. Am. Phys. Soc., 19, 688 (1974c).

M. G. Hodgins, D. W. Kupke and J. W. Beams, “Magnetic suspension densimeter-viscometer,” Bull. Am. Phys. Soc., 19, 689 (1974d).

D. W. Kupke, J. W. Beams and M. G. Hodgins, “Magnetic osmometry: thermodynamics of virus solutions,” Federation Proc., 33(5), 1230 (1974e).

J. W. Beams, “Centrifuge,” In: The New Encyclopaedia Britannica, 15th ed., vol. 3, pp. 32-33, Chicago: Encyclopaedia Britannica (1974f).

K. L. Nordvedt, J. E. Faller and J. W. Beams, “Gravitation,” In: The New Encyclopaedia Britannica, 15th ed., vol. 8, pp. 286-294, Chicago: Encyclopaedia Britannica (1974g).

M. G. Hodgins, O. C. Hodgins, D. W. Kupke and J. W. Beams, “Quasi-elastic behavior of solutions of viral capsid and RNA at very low shearing stresses,” Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA, 72, 3501-3504 (1975a).

M. G. Hodgins, O. C. Hodgins, D. W. Kupke and J.W. Beams, “Superviscous effects at low shear stress during extrusion of rna from virus,” Federation Proc., 34(3), 684 (1975b).

J. W. Beams, “High speed rotating devices,” In: Scientific Aspects of High Speed Rotation (Proceedings of a Conference Held in Honor of Professor Philip Moon, 19-20 September 1974), pp. 1-13, Birmingham: Suttons Limited (1975c).

J. W. Beams, “Early History of the Gas Centrifuge Work in the U.S.A.,” 53 pp., Charlottesville: University of Virginia (1975d).

W. R. Towler and J. W. Beams, “Magnetic suspension for lecture and classroom demonstrations,” Am. J. Phys., 44, 478-480 (1976a).

D. W. Kupke and J. W. Beams, “Rigidity of virus solutions by a thin-fiber technique,” Fed. Proc., 35, 1458 (1976b).

G. G. Luther, W. R. Towler, R. D. Deslattes, R. Lowry and J. W. Beams, “Initial results from a new measurement of the Newtonian gravitational constant,” In: Atomic Masses and Fundamental Constants 5, ed. J. H. Sanders and A. H. Wapstra, vol. 5, pp. 592-598, London: Plenum Press (1976c).

R. C. Ritter, J. W. Beams and R. A. Lowry, “A laboratory experiment to measure the time variation of Newton’s gravitational constant,” In: Atomic Masses and Fundamental Constants 5, ed. J. H. Sanders and A. H. Wapstra, vol. 5, pp. 629-635, London: Plenum Press (1976d).

D. W. Kupke and J. W. Beams, “Solid-like character of virus solutions,” Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA, 74, 1993-1996 (1977a).

J. W. Beams and W. D. Kupke, “Simultaneous measurements of viscosity and density in solutions undergoing change,” Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA, 74, 4430-4433 (1977b).

B. J. Alder, W. E. Alley, J. W. Beams and J. H. Hildebrand, “Effect of centrifuging on fluctuations in the critical liquid-liquid region,” J. Chem. Phys., 68, 3099-3102 (1978a).

R. C. Ritter, G. T. Gillies, R. T. Rood and J. W. Beams, “Dynamic measurement of matter creation,” Nature, 271, 228-229 (1978b).

R. C. Ritter and J. W. Beams, “A laboratory measurement of the constancy of G,” In: On the Measurement of Cosmological Variations of the Gravitational Constant, ed. L. Halpern, pp. 29—70, Gainesville: University Press of Florida (1978c).

H. Trotter, Jr. and J. W. Beams, “Air Conditioning,” U.S. Patent No. 2,016,825, October 8, 1935.

J. W. Beams and F. T. Holmes, “Suspension of Rotatable Bodies,” U.S. Patent No. 2,256,937, September 23, 1941.

A. V. Masket, L. B. Snoddy and J.W. Beams, “Projectile Testing Machine,” U.S. Patent No. 2,478,663, August 9, 1949.

J. W. Beams, “Method and Apparatus for Separating Fluids by Thermal Diffusion,” U.S. Patent No. 2,521,112, September 5, 1950.

J. W. Beams, “Valve,” U.S. Patent No. 2,521,891, September 12, 1950.

J. W. Beams, L. B. Snoddy and L. G. Hoxton, “Thermal Flowmeter,” U.S. Patent No. 2,525,197, October 10, 1950.

J. W. Beams and H. S. Morton, Jr., “Transmission Line Kerr Cell,” U.S. Patent No. 2,666,363, January 19, 1954.

J. W. Beams, E. E. Kinsey and L. B. Snoddy, “Magnetically Supported Rotating Bodies,” U.S. Patent No. 2,691,306, October 12, 1954.

J. W. Beams and L. B. Snoddy, “High Altitude Burner Simulator,” U.S. Patent No. 2,763,155, September 18, 1956.

J. W. Beams and L. B. Snoddy, “Centrifuge End Cap,” U.S. Patent No. 2,947,471, August 2, 1960.

J. W. Beams and L. B. Snoddy, “Centrifuges,” U.S. Patent No. 2,948,572, August 9, 1960.

J. W. Beams, “Apparatus for Rotating Freely Suspended Bodies,” U.S. Patent No. 3,041,482, June 26, 1962.

J. W. Beams, “High Vacuum Pump Systems,” U.S. Patent No. 3,066,849, December 4, 1962.

J. W. Beams, “Magnetic Suspension System,” U.S. Patent No. 3,196,694, July 27, 1965.

W. H. Goss, H. H. Porter, R. B. Roberts, M. A. Tuve, J. W. Beams and H. Selvidge, “Guided Missile,” U.S. Patent No. 3,908,933, September 30, 1975.

J. W. Beams, “Method and Apparatus for Separating Fluids by Thermal Diffusion,” Canadian Patent No. CA493048A, May 19, 1953.

J. W. Beams and L. B. Snoddy, “Vibration Damper for Centrifuges,” Canadian Patent No. CA621971A, June 13, 1961.