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BROSE, Henry Herman Leopold Adolf

Born Adelaide 15 September 1890; died Sydney June 1965. Education University of Adelaide (B.Sc. 1909, D.Sc. 1931) and Oxford University (B.A. 1919, D.Philosophy 1925). Rhodes Scholar South Australia 1913. Civilian prisoner in Germany, 1914-19. Senior lecturer in physics, Sydney University, 1926. Assistant professor of physics University College Nottingham 1927-31; professor 1931-36. Research scientist, Cancer Research Committee, Sydney University, 1936-38. Consulting biophysicist, Sydney, 1939-65.
  1. The motions of electrons in oxygeneral Philosophical Magazine, S.6, 50 (1925), 536-546.
  2. (With J. Bannon) The motions of electrons in ethylene. Philosophical Magazine, S.7, 6 (1928), 817-824.
  3. (With E.H. Saayman) The atomic diameters of hydrogen and the inert gases with respect to electrons of very low velocity. Nature, 126 (1930), 400-401.
  4. (With J.E. Keyston) The behaviour of methane molecules and argon atoms in collisions with very slow electrons. Nature, 126 (1930), 806-807.
  5. (With J.E. Keyston) Vacuum levers. Journal of Scientific Instruments, 7 (1930), 19-21.
  6. (With C.H. Edlin) A new optical pulse beat recorder. Journal of Scientific Instruments, 7 (1930), 385-389.
  7. (With E.H. Saayman) über Querschnittsmessungen an Nichtedelgasmolekülen durch langsame Elektronen. Annalen der Physik, 5 (1930), 797-852.
  8. (With E.H. Saayman) über Querschnittsmessungen an Nichtedelgasmolekülen: Antwort auf Bemerkungen von Herrn E. Brüche. Annalen der Physik, 7 (1930), 588-595.
  9. (With E.H. Saayman) A note on Heisenberg's relation. Philosophical Magazine, S.7, 11 (1931), 980-986.
  10. (With E. Gwynne Jones) Microphotometric measurements by means of a projector. Journal of Scientific Instruments, 8 (1931), 145-152.
  11. (Abstract) The cross-section of gas-molecules with respect to very slow electrons. British Association for the Advancement of Science. Report of the Annual Meeting. (Centenary Meeting, London, 1931), 327.
  12. (With R. Warnecke) The application of physics to the cancer problem (abstract of recent researches carried out at the Lichtforschungsinstitut of the General Hospital, Hamburg- Eppendorf: Director, Dr. F. Dannmeyer). British Journal of Physical Medicine, 6 (1931), 152-153.
  13. Prinzipielle Bemerkungen über Wirkungsquerschnittmessungen an Gasmolekülen. Annalen der Physik, 17 (1933), 816-820.
  14. (With C.G. Winson) Phosphorescence and finger-prints. Nature, 132 (1933), 208; British Journal of Photography, 1933 (August 11), 461.
  15. Finger-print detection. The Analyst, 59 (1934), 25-27.
  16. (With J.E. Keyston) Collisions of slow electrons with methane molecules. Philosophical Magazine, S.7, 20 (1935), 902-912.
  17. The method of action of radium and x-rays on living tissues. Sydney. University. Cancer Research Committee. Journal., 7 (1935), 69-78.
  18. The biological process of tumour formation according to Professor B. Fischer-Wasels of Frankfürt-am-Main. Sydney. University. Cancer Research Committee. Journal., 7 (1935), 79-80.
  19. The synthesis of cholesterol in living organisms. Sydney. University. Cancer Research Committee. Journal., 7 (1935), 134-136.
  20. Electrical rhythms in muscle, nerve and brain. Laboratory Journal of Australasia, 1(1) (1936), 9-14.
  21. (With E.B. Jones) Some methods of diagnosis of early cancer. Medical Journal of Australia, (October 1936), 506-512. Also separately published, Sydney: Australasian Medical Publishing Co., 1936.
  22. (With E.B. Jones) Colorimetric estimation of phosphorus. Nature, (1936), 644.
  23. (With E.B. Jones) An effect of x-radiation on the blood Nature, (1936), 687-688.
  24. (With E.H. Molesworth) Photographic method of comparing the intensities of x rays. British Journal of Radiology, N.S., 10 (1937), 55-59.
  25. (With E.H. Molesworth) The comparison of x-ray intensities by means of time measurements. British Journal of Radiology, N.S., 10 (1937), 427-429.
  26. (With E.H. Molesworth) The absorption of x rays by the skin. British Journal of Radiology, N.S., 10 (1937), 567-570.
  27. (With E.H. Molesworth) A new technique for epilation of the scalp (to provide more even distribution of dose than that obtainable in the Adamson-Kienböck technique). British Journal of Dermatology and Syphilis, 50 (1938), 435-440.
  28. The biochemical diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Australian Hospital, (July 1938).
  29. The theory of relativity: an introductory sketch based on Einstein's original writings. Oxford: B.H. Blackwell, 1919. 32pp. (revised edition) The theory of relativity: an introductory sketch based on Einstein's original writings, including a biographical note. Oxford: Basil Blackwell, 1920. 32pp.
  30. (Translation) Freundlich, Erwin, The foundations of Einstein's theory of gravitation. Preface by Albert Einstein, introduction by H.H. Turner. Cambridge: at the University Press, 1920 / New York: G.E. Stechert & Co., 1922. xvi + 60pp.
  31. (Translation) Schlick, Moritz, Space and time in contemporary physics: an introduction to the theory of relativity and gravitation. Introduction by F.A. Lindemann. Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1920. x + 89pp.
  32. (Translation) Moszkowski, Alexander, Einstein the searcher: his work explained from dialogues with Einstein. London: Methuen & Co. / New York: E.P. Dutton & Co., 1921. xi + 246pp.
  33. (Translation) Weyl, Hermann, Space-time-matter. London: Methuen & Co. / New York: E.P. Dutton & Co., 1922. xii + 330 pp.
  34. (Translation) (With H.S. Hatfield) Reiche, Fritz, The quantum theory. London: Methuen & Co., 1922 / New York: E.P. Dutton & Co., n.d. 183pp. 2nd, revised edition, 1930.
  35. (Translation) Sommerfeld, Arnold, Atomic structure and spectral lines. London: Methuen & Co., 1923 / New York: E.P. Dutton & Co., n.d. xiii + 626pp. 2nd edition 1928. 3rd edition, revised, 1934.
  36. (Translation) Freundlich, Erwin, The theory of relativity: three lectures for chemists. Introduction by Viscount Haldane. London: Methuen & Co. / New York: E.P. Dutton, 1924. xii + 98pp.
  37. (Translation) Born, Max, Einstein's theory of relativity. London: Methuen & Co., 1924. xi + 293pp.
  38. (Translation) Sommerfeld, Arnold, Three lectures on atomic physics. London: Methuen & Co., 1926 / New York: E.P. Dutton, n.d. 70pp.
  39. (Translation) Neuburger, Albert, The technical arts and sciences of the ancients. London: Methuen & Co., 1930. xxxii + 518pp.
  40. (Translation) Sommerfeld, Arnold, Wave mechanics. London: Methuen & Co., 1930. xii + 304pp.
  41. (Translation) Halpern, Otto, and Thirring, Hans, The elements of the new quantum mechanics. London: Methuen & Co., 1932. xi + 215pp.
  42. (Translation) Planck, Max, The mechanics of deformable bodies. London: Macmillan, 1932. 234pp. (Introduction to theoretical physics, vol. II)
  43. (Translation) Planck, Max, Theory of electricity and magnetism. London: Macmillan, 1932. xii + 247pp. (Introduction to theoretical physics, vol. III)
  44. (Translation) Planck, Max, Theory of light. London: Macmillan, 1932. vi + 216pp. (Introduction to theoretical physics, vol. IV)
  45. (Translation) Planck, Max, Theory of heat. London: Macmillan, 1932. viii + 301pp. (Introduction to theoretical physics, vol. V)
  46. (Translation) Planck, Max, General mechanics. London: Macmillan, 1933. x + 272pp. (Introduction to theoretical physics, vol. I)
  47. (Translation) Windaus, A., Sterols as the starting points for hormones, vitamins and other compounds of physiological importance. Sydney. University. Cancer Research Committee. Journal. 7 (1936), 147-169.
  48. Some aspects of relativity: the third test in E. Freundlich, The foundations of Einstein's theory of gravitation, 2nd ed. (London: Methuen, 1924), 131-140.
  49. A neuro-hormonal treatment of cancer. Med. J. Aust., (8 Aug. 1936), 191-198. Also separately published, Sydney: Australasian Medical Publishing Co., 1936.
  50. Will biochemistry solve the cancer problem? Aust. Hospital, (Dec. 1938).
  51. The Menzies-Sharpe glandular treatment. Practical Patriot, (July 1939).
  52. (Translation) Einstein, Albert, Space-time. In Encyclopaedia Britannica, 13th ed., suppl. vol. 3., ( London/New York: Encyclopaedia Britannica Co., 1926). pp. 608-611. Reprinted in new American ed., 1947, and new U.K. ed., 1950, vol. 21, pp. 105-108.


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