Reviews of topical problems

D.S. Kuz’menko, Yu.A. Simonov, V.I. Shevchenko “Vacuum, confinement, and QCD strings in the vacuum correlator method” Phys. Usp. 47 1–15 (2004)

V.G. Bornyakov, M.I. Polikarpov, T. Suzuki, M.N. Chernodub, G. Schierholz “Color confinement and hadron structure in lattice chromodynamics” Phys. Usp. 47 17–35 (2004)

V.I. Zakharov “Lattice SU(2) theory projected on scalar particles” Phys. Usp. 47 37–44 (2004)

V.V. Anisovich “Systematics of quark-antiquark states and scalar exotic mesons” Phys. Usp. 47 45–67 (2004)

A.M. Zheltikov “Nonlinear optics of microstructure fibers” Phys. Usp. 47 69–98 (2004)

Methodological notes

A.I. Egorov, S.I. Stepanov, G.D. Shabanov “Laboratory demonstration of ball lightning” Phys. Usp. 47 99–101 (2004)

Physics news on the internet

Yu.N. Eroshenko “Physics news on the Internet (based on electronic preprints)” Phys. Usp. 47 102–102 (2004)

Bibliography

A.V. Masalov “Progress in Optics: encyclopedia of modern optics” Phys. Usp. 47 103–103 (2004)

E.V. Zakharova “New books on physics and related sciences” Phys. Usp. 47 105–107 (2004)

Reviews of topical problems

V.A. Novikov “Nonperturbative QCD and supersymmetric QCD” Phys. Usp. 47 109–116 (2004)

E.Kh. Akhmedov “Neutrino oscillations in three- and four-flavor schemes” Phys. Usp. 47 117–124 (2004)

R.B. Morgunov “Spin micromechanics in the physics of plasticity” Phys. Usp. 47 125–147 (2004)

G.N. Gerasimov “Optical spectra of binary rare-gas mixtures” Phys. Usp. 47 149–168 (2004)

V.I. Klyatskin “Electromagnetic wave propagation in a randomly inhomogeneous medium as a problem in mathematical statistical physics” Phys. Usp. 47 169–186 (2004)

Physics of our days

M.V. Sazhin “Anisotropy and polarization of cosmic microwave background: state of the art” Phys. Usp. 47 187–194 (2004)

From the current literature

E.N. Ragozin, I.I. Sobel’man “Free-electron laser: advancement into the X-ray region” Phys. Usp. 47 195–196 (2004)

From the history of physics

V.P. Milant’ev “Creation and development of Bohr’s theory (on the 90th anniversary of the Bohr theory of the atom)” Phys. Usp. 47 197–203 (2004)

Letters to the editors

S.N. Vladimirov “Does the sign correlation of quasiperiodic oscillations with incommensurable frequencies generate deterministic chaos?” Phys. Usp. 47 205–208 (2004)

P.E. Belensov “Comments on the article ’Collective ion acceleration in systems with a virtual cathode’” Phys. Usp. 47 209–211 (2004)

Bibliography

E.V. Zakharova “New books on physics and related sciences” Phys. Usp. 47 213–214 (2004)

Physics news on the internet

Yu.N. Eroshenko “Physics news on the Internet (based on electronic preprints)” Phys. Usp. 47 215–216 (2004)

Reviews of topical problems

G.N. Makarov “Spectroscopy of single molecules and clusters inside helium nanodroplets. Microscopic manifestation of ⁴He superfluidity” Phys. Usp. 47 217–247 (2004)

L.A. Falkovsky “Investigation of semiconductors with defects using Raman scattering” Phys. Usp. 47 249–272 (2004)

V.F. Khirnyi, A.A. Kozlovskii “Dynamic dissipative mixed states in inhomogeneous type II superconductors” Phys. Usp. 47 273–288 (2004)

Methodological notes

G.B. Malykin, V.I. Pozdnyakova “Geometric phases in singlemode fiber lightguides and fiber ring interferometers” Phys. Usp. 47 289–308 (2004)

From the current literature

V.B. Kopeliovich “Exotic baryon resonances and the model of chiral solitons” Phys. Usp. 47 309–318 (2004)

Personalia

A.A. Brish, V.L. Ginzburg, R.I. Il’kaev, N.N. Kalitkin, G.I. Kanel, K.K. Krupnikov, B.V. Levin, A.Yu. Rumyantsev, L.D. Ryabev, V.M. Titov, R.F. Trunin, V.E. Fortov “In memory of Lev Vladimirovich Al’tshuler” Phys. Usp. 47 319–320 (2004)

Bibliography

E.V. Zakharova “New books on physics and related sciences” Phys. Usp. 47 321–322 (2004)

Physics news on the internet

Yu.N. Eroshenko “Physics news on the Internet (based on electronic preprints)” Phys. Usp. 47 323–323 (2004)

Reviews of topical problems

L.N. Lipatov “Integrability properties of high energy dynamics in the multi-color QCD” Phys. Usp. 47 325–339 (2004)

V.G. Nedorezov, A.A. Turinge, Yu.M. Shatunov “Photonuclear experiments with Compton-backscattered gamma beams” Phys. Usp. 47 341–358 (2004)

V.B. Rozanov “Feasibility of spherical fusion target compression under two-beam laser irradiation” Phys. Usp. 47 359–370 (2004)

R.Z. Bakhtizin, Q.-Zh. Xue, Q.-K. Xue, K.-H. Wu, T. Sakurai “Scanning tunneling microscopy studies of III-nitride thin film heteroepitaxial growth” Phys. Usp. 47 371–391 (2004)

Methodological notes

K.Yu. Bliokh, Yu.P. Bliokh “What are the left-handed media and what is interesting about them?” Phys. Usp. 47 393–400 (2004)

Conferences and symposia

S.V. Demishev, V.N. Ryzhov, S.M. Stishov “Strongly correlated electron systems and quantum critical phenomena (11 April 2003, Troitsk, Moscow Region)” Phys. Usp. 47 401–407 (2004)

V.I. Belyavskii, Yu.V. Kopaev “Generalizing considerations about the nature of high-temperature superconductivity (based on the proceedings of M2S-HTSC-VII)” Phys. Usp. 47 409–416 (2004)

V.I. Belyavskii, Yu.V. Kopaev, A.K. Zvezdin, A.P. Pyatakov “Joint scientific session of the Physical Sciences Division of the Russian Academy of Sciences and the Joint Physical Society of the Russian Federation (24 September 2003)” Phys. Usp. 47 409 (2004)

A.K. Zvezdin, A.P. Pyatakov “Phase transitions and the giant magnetoelectric effect in multiferroics” Phys. Usp. 47 416–421 (2004)

Personalia

A.F. Andreev, V.G. Bar’yakhtar, Yu.V. Gulyaev, Yu.A. Izyumov, Yu.M. Kagan, M.I. Kurkin, G.A. Mesyats, M.V. Sadovskii, V.M. Schastlivtsev, V.V. Ustinov, V.E. Shcherbinin “Evgenii Akimovich Turov (on his eightieth birthday)” Phys. Usp. 47 423–424 (2004)

Physics news on the internet

Yu.N. Eroshenko “Physics news on the Internet (based on electronic preprints)” Phys. Usp. 47 425–426 (2004)

Reviews of topical problems

I.I. Roizen, E.L. Feinberg, O.D. Chernavskaya “Color deconfinement and subhadronic matter: phase states and the role of constituent quarks” Phys. Usp. 47 427–446 (2004)

V.E. Fortov, A.G. Khrapak, S.A. Khrapak, V.I. Molotkov, O.F. Petrov “Dusty plasmas” Phys. Usp. 47 447–492 (2004)

K.V. Mitsen, O.M. Ivanenko “Phase diagram of La_2-xM_xCuO₄ as the key to understanding the nature of high-T_c superconductors” Phys. Usp. 47 493–510 (2004)

Conferences and symposia

A.V. Strelkov “Neutron storage” Phys. Usp. 47 511–515 (2004)

A.V. Strelkov, V.V. Nesvizhevskii “Joint scientific session of the Physical Sciences Division of the Russian Academy of Sciences and the Joint Physical Society of the Russian Federation 29 October 2003)” Phys. Usp. 47 511 (2004)

V.V. Nesvizhevskii “Investigation of quantum neutron states in the terrestrial gravitational field above a mirror” Phys. Usp. 47 515–521 (2004)

Letters to the editors

Ya.I. Granovskii “Sommerfeld formula and Dirac’s theory” Phys. Usp. 47 523–524 (2004)

Personalia

T.D. Vylov, V.G. Kadyshevskii, V.D. Kekelidze, A.A. Logunov, Yu.T. Oganessyan, A.G. Ol’shevskii, M.I. Panasyuk, N.A. Rusakovich, I.A. Savin, A.N. Sissakian, V.I. Trukhin, D.V. Shirkov “In memory of Aleksei Alekseevich Tyapkin” Phys. Usp. 47 525–526 (2004)

Bibliography

E.V. Zakharova “New books on physics and related sciences” Phys. Usp. 47 527–529 (2004)

Physics news on the internet

Yu.N. Eroshenko “Physics news on the Internet (based on electronic preprints)” Phys. Usp. 47 531–532 (2004)

Reviews of topical problems

S.V. Zaitsev-Zotov “Finite-size effects in quasi-one-dimensional conductors with a charge-density wave” Phys. Usp. 47 533–554 (2004)

A.V. Timofeev “Electromagnetic waves in a magnetized plasma near the critical surface” Phys. Usp. 47 555–582 (2004)

Instruments and methods of investigation

Yu.V. Gulyaev, V.F. Kravchenko, A.A. Kuraev “Vavilov-Cherenkov amplifiers with irregular electrodynamic structures” Phys. Usp. 47 583–599 (2004)

Methodological notes

A.V. Vashkovskii, E.H. Lock “Negative refractive index for a surface magnetostatic wave propagating through the boundarybetween a ferrite and ferrite-insulator-metal media” Phys. Usp. 47 601–605 (2004)

From the history of physics

A.A. Logunov, M.A. Mestvirishvili, V.A. Petrov “How were the Hilbert-Einstein equations discovered?” Phys. Usp. 47 607–621 (2004)

Conferences and symposia

Yu.G. Vainer “Single-molecule spectroscopy and disordered solid dynamics” Phys. Usp. 47 623–626 (2004)

Yu.G. Vainer, V.M. Agranovich, E.A. Ryabov, O.N. Kompanets “Joint scientific session of the Physical Sciences Division of the Russian Academy of Sciences and the Joint Physical Society of the Russian Federation (35th anniversary of the Institute of Spectroscopy) (28 November 2003)” Phys. Usp. 47 623 (2004)

V.M. Agranovich “Negative refraction in the optical domain and nonlinear wave propagation” Phys. Usp. 47 626–627 (2004)

E.A. Ryabov “Laser isotope separation by IR multiphoton dissociation of molecules” Phys. Usp. 47 627–629 (2004)

O.N. Kompanets “Portable optical biosensors for the determination of biologically active and toxic compounds” Phys. Usp. 47 630–633 (2004)

Personalia

M.B. Voloshin, M.I. Vysotskii, A.S. Gorskii, M.V. Danilov, B.O. Kerbikov, S.G. Klevtsov, A.Yu. Morozov, V.A. Novikov, L.B. Okun, A.A. Roslyi, V.A. Rubakov, A.L. Suvorov “In memory of Konstantin Gennad’evich Selivanov” Phys. Usp. 47 635–635 (2004)

Bibliography

M.B. Menskii “Organizing space and time” Phys. Usp. 47 637–638 (2004)

E.V. Zakharova “New books on physics and related sciences” Phys. Usp. 47 639–641 (2004)

Physics news on the internet

Yu.N. Eroshenko “Physics news on the Internet (based on electronic preprints)” Phys. Usp. 47 642–642 (2004)

Reviews of topical problems

N.V. Krasnikov, V.A. Matveev “The search for new physics at the Large Hadron Collider” Phys. Usp. 47 643–670 (2004)

V.N. Mineev, A.I. Funtikov “Viscosity measurements on metal melts at high pressure and viscosity calculations for the earth’s core” Phys. Usp. 47 671–686 (2004)

A.A. Ivanov, M.V. Alfimov, A.M. Zheltikov “Femtosecond pulses in nanophotonics” Phys. Usp. 47 687–704 (2004)

Methodological notes

S.P. Vyatchanin, F.Ya. Khalili “’Interaction-free’ measurement: possibilities and limitations” Phys. Usp. 47 705–716 (2004)

From the current literature

Yu.Yu. Tarasevich “Mechanisms and models of the dehydration self-organization in biological fluids” Phys. Usp. 47 717–728 (2004)

Conferences and symposia

B.A. Mamyrin, Yu.A. Akulov “Application of mass spectrometry to the study of intranuclear processes” Phys. Usp. 47 729–732 (2004)

V.V. Ryazanov, V.A. Oboznov, V.V. Bol’ginov, A.S. Prokof’ev, A.K. Feofanov “Superconducting currents through a ferromagnet. Phase inversion in structures with Josephson π-junctions” Phys. Usp. 47 732–738 (2004)

Letters to the editors

G.B. Malykin “On the possibility of experimental verifying the second postulate of special relativity” Phys. Usp. 47 739–742 (2004)

Personalia

A.F. Andreev, A.N. Vasil’ev, A.M. Kadomtseva, Z.A. Kazei, N.P. Kolmakova, N.M. Kreines, S.A. Nikitin, Yu.A. Osip’yan, L.A. Prozorova, V.V. Snegirev, P.N. Stetsenko, V.G. Shavrov “In memory of Rudol’f Zinov’evich Levitin” Phys. Usp. 47 743–744 (2004)

Bibliography

A.V. Kozyrev “Pulsed power: methods and applications” Phys. Usp. 47 745–746 (2004)

Physics news on the internet

Yu.N. Eroshenko “Physics news on the Internet (based on electronic preprints)” Phys. Usp. 47 747–748 (2004)

Reviews of topical problems

L.M. Zelenyi, A.V. Milovanov “Fractal topology and strange kinetics: from percolation theory to problems in cosmic electrodynamics” Phys. Usp. 47 749–788 (2004)

S.M. Stishov “Quantum phase transitions” Phys. Usp. 47 789–795 (2004)

Methodological notes

A.I. Musienko, L.I. Manevich “Classical mechanical analogs of relativistic effects” Phys. Usp. 47 797–820 (2004)

A.M. Dykhne, A.A. Snarskii, M.I. Zhenirovskii “Stability and chaos in randomly inhomogeneous two-dimensional media and LC circuits” Phys. Usp. 47 821–828 (2004)

V.E. Ogluzdin “Photons traveling at the speed of light in a two-level atomic medium as a source of Cherenkov radiation cones” Phys. Usp. 47 829–832 (2004)

From the history of physics

D.E. Burlankov “Gravity and absolute space. The works of Niels Bjern (1865-1909)” Phys. Usp. 47 833–844 (2004)

Conferences and symposia

S.S. Gershtein “Ya B Zel’dovich’s contribution to modern particle physics” Phys. Usp. 47 845–852 (2004)

Bibliography

E.V. Zakharova “New books on physics and related sciences” Phys. Usp. 47 853–853 (2004)

Physics news on the internet

Yu.N. Eroshenko “Physics news on the Internet (based on electronic preprints)” Phys. Usp. 47 854–854 (2004)

Reviews of topical problems

V.S. Popov “Tunnel and multiphoton ionization of atoms and ions in a strong laser field (Keldysh theory)” Phys. Usp. 47 855–885 (2004)

V.F. Tarasenko, S.I. Yakovlenko “The electron runaway mechanism in dense gases and the production of high-power subnanosecond electron beams” Phys. Usp. 47 887–905 (2004)

O.V. Rudenko, O.A. Sapozhnikov “Self-action effects for wave beams containing shock fronts” Phys. Usp. 47 907–922 (2004)

V.K. Vanag “Waves and patterns in reaction-diffusion systems. Belousov-Zhabotinsky reaction in water-in-oil microemulsions” Phys. Usp. 47 923–941 (2004)

Conferences and symposia

Yu.A. Pashkin, O.V. Astaf’ev, T. Yamamoto, Y. Nakamura, J.S. Tsai “Josephson solid-state qubits” Phys. Usp. 47 943–944 (2004)

G.F. Zharkov “Superconducting states and magnetic hysteresis in finite superconductors” Phys. Usp. 47 944–949 (2004)

V.F. Elesin, V.V. Kapaev, Yu.V. Kopaev “Coexistence of ferromagnetism and nonuniform superconductivity” Phys. Usp. 47 949–953 (2004)

Yu.S. Barash, I.V. Bobkova, T. Kopp “Theory of magnetic contacts between clean superconductors” Phys. Usp. 47 953–957 (2004)

E.G. Maksimov “High-temperature superconductivity today” Phys. Usp. 47 957–958 (2004)

Personalia

E.S. Vardanyan, V.L. Ginzburg, Yu.M. Kagan, L.V. Keldysh, B.V. Kryzhanovskii, A.L. Mikaelyan, M.I. Ryazanov, F.T. Sarkisyan, V.Ya. Fainberg, E.L. Feinberg, Yu.G. Shukuryan, I.A. Shcherbakov “In memory of Mikhail Leonovich Ter-Mikaelyan” Phys. Usp. 47 959–960 (2004)

Bibliography

E.V. Zakharova “New books on physics and related sciences” Phys. Usp. 47 961–962 (2004)

Physics news on the internet

Yu.N. Eroshenko “Physics news on the Internet (based on electronic preprints)” Phys. Usp. 47 963–964 (2004)

Reviews of topical problems

E.V. Kholopov “Convergence problems of Coulomb and multipole sums in crystals” Phys. Usp. 47 965–990 (2004)

A.P. Gerasev “Nonequilibrium thermodynamics of autowave processes in a catalyst bed” Phys. Usp. 47 991–1016 (2004)

Methodological notes

V.A. Utrobin “Physical interpretation of the elements of image algebra” Phys. Usp. 47 1017–1032 (2004)

E.B. Aleksandrov, V.S. Zapasskii “A fairy tale of stopped light” Phys. Usp. 47 1033–1036 (2004)

Conferences and symposia

V.B. Timofeev “Electron correlation phenomena in semiconductor low-dimension structures and nanostructures” Phys. Usp. 47 1037–1044 (2004)

O.N. Krokhin “The early years of quantum electronics” Phys. Usp. 47 1045–1048 (2004)

I.A. Shcherbakov “Solid state lasers: a major area of quantum electronics” Phys. Usp. 47 1048–1051 (2004)

A.L. Mikaelyan “From quantum electronics to laser technology (first steps in application)” Phys. Usp. 47 1051–1055 (2004)

P.A. Apanasevich “Development of laser physics in Belarus” Phys. Usp. 47 1056–1058 (2004)

V.A. Makarov “Quantum electronics and the R V Khokhlov-S A Akhmanov school of coherent and nonlinear optics at Moscow State University” Phys. Usp. 47 1059–1065 (2004)

E.M. Dianov “Fiber lasers” Phys. Usp. 47 1065–1068 (2004)

Yu.M. Popov “On the history of the invention of the injection laser” Phys. Usp. 47 1068–1070 (2004)

Bibliography

E.V. Zakharova “New books on physics and related sciences” Phys. Usp. 47 1071–1071 (2004)

Physics news on the internet

Yu.N. Eroshenko “Physics news on the Internet (based on electronic preprints)” Phys. Usp. 47 1073–1074 (2004)

Reviews of topical problems

E.G. Maksimov, V.I. Zinenko, N.G. Zamkova “Ab initio calculations of the physical properties of ionic crystals” Phys. Usp. 47 1075–1099 (2004)

N.N. Kolachevsky “Laboratory search for time variation in the fine structure constant” Phys. Usp. 47 1101–1118 (2004)

A.V. Eletskii “Sorption properties of carbon nanostructures” Phys. Usp. 47 1119–1154 (2004)

Nobel lectures in physics

V.L. Ginzburg “On superconductivity and superfluidity (what I have and have not managed to do), as well as on the ’physical minimum’ at the beginning of the XXI century(December 8, 2003)” Phys. Usp. 47 1155–1170 (2004)

Personalia

A.F. Andreev, B.M. Bolotovskii, M.A. Vasil’ev, V.L. Ginzburg, A.M. Gulyan, A.V. Gurevich, L.V. Keldysh, E.G. Maksimov, V.I. Ritus, V.P. Silin, Yu.A. Uspenskii, E.L. Feinberg “In memory of Gelii Frolovich Zharkov” Phys. Usp. 47 1171–1172 (2004)

E.A. Aleksandrov, V.F. Andreev, L.V. Vainshtein, V.L. Ginzburg, A.I. Golovashkin, A.V. Gurevich, S.V. Krivokhizha, O.N. Krokhin, I.I. Sobel’man, E.L. Feinberg, I.A. Chaban, L.L. Chaikov “In memory of Immanuil Lazarevich Fabelinskii” Phys. Usp. 47 1173–1174 (2004)

Physics news on the internet

Yu.N. Eroshenko “Physics news on the Internet (based on electronic preprints)” Phys. Usp. 47 1175–1175 (2004)

Reviews of topical problems

E.G. Abramochkin, V.G. Volostnikov “Spiral light beams” Phys. Usp. 47 1177–1203 (2004)

A.M. Zheltikov “Isolated waveguide modes of high-intensity light fields” Phys. Usp. 47 1205–1220 (2004)

Instruments and methods of investigation

I.P. Eremeev “Electrophotonuclear energy cycle” Phys. Usp. 47 1221–1237 (2004)

Methodological notes

B.Ya. Zel’dovich, M.J. Soileau “Bi-frequency pendulum on a rotary platform: modeling various optical phenomena” Phys. Usp. 47 1239–1255 (2004)

L.I. Urutskoev, D.V. Filippov “β-stability condition for the nuclei of neutral atoms” Phys. Usp. 47 1257–1260 (2004)

Yu.Yu. Stoilov “Laser beam in a soap film” Phys. Usp. 47 1261–1270 (2004)

From the history of physics

M.I. Monastyrskii “John von Neumann” Phys. Usp. 47 1271–1280 (2004)

Bibliography

V.I. Arnol’d “What is mathematical physics?” Phys. Usp. 47 1281–1283 (2004)

Physics news on the internet

Yu.N. Eroshenko “Physics news on the Internet (based on electronic preprints)” Phys. Usp. 47 1284–1284 (2004)

Bibliography

E.V. Zakharova “New books on physics and related sciences” Phys. Usp. 47 1285–1286 (2004)