Reviews of topical problems

A.I. Gusev “Order-disorder transformations and phase equilibria in strongly nonstoichiometric compounds” Phys. Usp. 43 1–37 (2000)

Yu.Yu. Stoilov “Oscillation of evaporating liquids and ispalator paradoxes” Phys. Usp. 43 39–53 (2000)

V.V. Lobzin, V.R. Chechetkin “Order and correlations in genomic DNA sequences. The spectral approach” Phys. Usp. 43 55–78 (2000)

Methodological notes

A.V. Stepanov, Yu.M. Tsipenyuk “Semiclassical approach to nuclear gamma resonance in crystals” Phys. Usp. 43 79–87 (2000)

From the history of physics

I.L. Fabelinskii “The prediction and discovery of Rayleigh line fine structure” Phys. Usp. 43 89–103 (2000)

Letters to the editors

B.V. Novikov “On the experimental discovery of Mandelstam-Brillouin scattering” Phys. Usp. 43 105–107 (2000)

Physics news on the internet

Yu.N. Eroshenko “Physics news on the Internet (based on electronic preprints)” Phys. Usp. 43 108–108 (2000)

Bibliography

E.V. Zakharova “New books on physics and related sciences” Phys. Usp. 43 109–110 (2000)

Reviews of topical problems

A.V. Eletskii “Endohedral structures” Phys. Usp. 43 111–137 (2000)

B.N. Mukashev, Kh.A. Abdullin, Yu.V. Gorelkinskii “Metastable and bistable defects in silicon” Phys. Usp. 43 139–150 (2000)

D.S. Chernavskii “The origin of life and thinking from the viewpoint of modern physics” Phys. Usp. 43 151–176 (2000)

Physics of our days

G. Veneziano “An evolving look at Pomeranchuk scattering” Phys. Usp. 43 177–180 (2000)

Conferences and symposia

V.A. Gavrichkov, E.V. Kuz’min, S.G. Ovchinnikov “Electronic structure and order parameter symmetry in high-temperature superconductors” Phys. Usp. 43 181–184 (2000)

A.I. Golovashkin, A.P. Rusakov “Experimental studies of the thermal and electronic properties of Ba_1-xK_xBiO₃ and other perovskite-like oxide HTSC systems” Phys. Usp. 43 184–187 (2000)

Instruments and methods of investigation

R.A. Salimov “High-energy electron accelerators for industrial applications” Phys. Usp. 43 189 (2000)

Personalia

N.G. Basov, V.L. Ginzburg, A.A. Gippius, V.S. Dneprovskii, L.V. Keldysh, Yu.V. Kopaev, V.V. Krasnopevtsev, O.N. Krokhin, V.P. Silin, L.S. Smirnov, E.L. Feinberg, A.P. Shotov “In memory of Viktor Sergeevich Vavilov” Phys. Usp. 43 193–194 (2000)

N.G. Basov, V.N. Belyaev, V.D. Borman, Yu.A. Bykovskii, V.I. Gervids, L.P. Gorbachev, Yu.M. Kagan, V.G. Kirillov-Ugryumov, N.B. Narozhnyi, B.N. Onykii, V.D. Popov, A.B. Khmelinin, V.D. Shafranov “In memory of Igor’ Vladimirovich Savel’ev” Phys. Usp. 43 195–196 (2000)

L.M. Barkov, A.P. Voitovich, N.S. Dikanskii, A.M. Dykhne, E.P. Kruglyakov, S.D. Luchinin, Yu.N. Molin, A.K. Petrov, S.G. Rautian, N.N. Rubtsova, B.M. Smirnov, A.M. Shalagin “In memory of Igor’ Mendelevich Beterov” Phys. Usp. 43 197–198 (2000)

Letters to the editors

A.V. Derbin, S.V. Bakhlanov, A.I. Egorov, V.N. Muratova “Comment on the paper ’’Realization of discrete states during fluctuations in macroscopic processes’’” Phys. Usp. 43 199–202 (2000)

E.A. Kushnirenko, I.B. Pogozhev “Comment on the paper by S E Shnoll et al.” Phys. Usp. 43 203–204 (2000)

S.E. Shnoll, T.A. Zenchenko, K.I. Zenchenko, E.V. Pozharskii, V.A. Kolombet, A.A. Konradov “Regular variation of the fine structure of statistical distributions as a consequence of cosmophysical agents” Phys. Usp. 43 205–209 (2000)

Physics news on the internet

Yu.N. Eroshenko “Physics news on the Internet (based on electronic preprints)” Phys. Usp. 43 210 (2000)

Bibliography

S.B. Popov “Physics in the Soros Educational Journal” Phys. Usp. 43 211–214 (2000)

I.A. Yakovlev “A new monograph on synchrotron radiation” Phys. Usp. 43 215–215 (2000)

A.M. Fridman “New Russian-English Dictionary of Physics” Phys. Usp. 43 217 (2000)

E.V. Zakharova “New books on physics and related sciences” Phys. Usp. 43 219–220 (2000)

Reviews of topical problems

V.V. Osipov “Self-sustained volume discharge” Phys. Usp. 43 221 (2000)

L.M. Blinov, V.M. Fridkin, S.P. Palto, A.V. Bune, P.A. Dowben, S. Ducharme “Two-dimensional ferroelectrics” Phys. Usp. 43 243–257 (2000)

M.A. Margulis “Sonoluminescence” Phys. Usp. 43 259–282 (2000)

Conferences and symposia

L.I. Magarill, D.A. Romanov, A.V. Chaplik “Low-dimensional electrons in curvilinear nanostructures” Phys. Usp. 43 283–285 (2000)

E.V. Devyatov, A.A. Shashkin, V.T. Dolgopolov, W. Hansen, M. Halland “Tunneling measurements of the Coulomb pseudogap in a two-dimensional electron system in a quantizing magnetic field” Phys. Usp. 43 285–288 (2000)

S.A. Gusev, Yu.N. Nozdrin, M.V. Sapozhnikov, A.A. Fraerman “Collective effects in artificial two-dimensional lattices of ferromagnetic nanoparticles” Phys. Usp. 43 288–291 (2000)

V.F. Elesin, I.Yu. Kateev, A.V. Krasheninnikov, A.I. Podlivaev “Theory of coherent oscillations in a resonant tunneling diode” Phys. Usp. 43 291–293 (2000)

V.P. Kochereshko, R.A. Suris, D.G. Yakovlev “Effects of exciton-electron interaction in quantum well structures containing a two-dimensional electron gas” Phys. Usp. 43 293–295 (2000)

Z.F. Krasil’nik, A.V. Novikov “Optical properties of strained Si_1-xGe_x and Si_1-x-yGe_xC_y heterostructures” Phys. Usp. 43 295–298 (2000)

Personalia

E.P. Velikhov, V.I. Il’gisonis, V.S. Imshennik, L.M. Kovrizhnykh, V.I. Kogan, S.V. Mirnov, K.A. Razumova, A.A. Skovoroda, V.P. Smirnov, Yu.N. Smirnov, V.S. Strelkov, B.A. Trubnikov “Vitalii Dmitrievich Shafranov (on his seventieth birthday)” Phys. Usp. 43 299–300 (2000)

Zh.I. Alferov, A.A. Boyarchuk, V.L. Ginzburg, A.M. Dykhne, V.E. Zakharov, Yu.M. Kagan, L.V. Keldysh, Yu.A. Osip’yan, A.Ya. Parshin, L.A. Prozorova, A.N. Skrinskii, I.M. Khalatnikov “Aleksandr Fedorovich Andreev (on his sixtieth birthday)” Phys. Usp. 43 301–303 (2000)

S.T. Belyaev, E.P. Velikhov, I.A. Glebov, K.S. Demirchan, Yu.M. Kagan, Yu.A. Osip’yan, N.N. Ponomarev-Stepnoi, A.Yu. Rumyantsev, N.O. Favorskii, V.E. Fortov, N.S. Khlopkin, A.E. Sheindlin “Nikolai Alekseevich Chernoplekov (on his seventieth birthday)” Phys. Usp. 43 305–306 (2000)

A.F. Andreev, E.P. Velikhov, V.E. Golant, Yu.V. Gulyaev, B.P. Zakharchenya, L.V. Keldysh, P.S. Kop’ev, N.N. Ledentsov, Yu.A. Osip’yan, A.M. Prokhorov, R.A. Suris “Zhores Ivanovich Alferov (on his seventieth birthday)” Phys. Usp. 43 307–308 (2000)

Bibliography

V.A. Rubakov “The Theory of Physical Vacuum. Theory, Experiments, and Technologies by G I Shipov” Phys. Usp. 43 309–310 (2000)

E.V. Zakharova “New books on physics and related sciences” Phys. Usp. 43 311–312 (2000)

Physics news on the internet

Yu.N. Eroshenko “Physics news on the Internet (based on electronic preprints)” Phys. Usp. 43 313 (2000)

Reviews of topical problems

V.V. Vereshchagin, K.N. Mukhin, O.O. Patarakin “New data on the pion-pion interaction at low energies” Phys. Usp. 43 315–347 (2000)

S.S. Murzin “Electron transport in the extreme quantum limit in applied magnetic field” Phys. Usp. 43 349–364 (2000)

B.S. Dumesh “Influence of quantum fluctuations on the magnetic properties of quasi-one-dimensional triangular antiferromagnets” Phys. Usp. 43 365–380 (2000)

A.S. Monin, Yu.A. Shishkov “Climate as a problem of physics” Phys. Usp. 43 381–406 (2000)

Methodological notes

K.P. Belov “Pyromagnetic effect in ferrimagnets with a ’weak’ sublattice” Phys. Usp. 43 407–413 (2000)

Physics news on the internet

Yu.N. Eroshenko “Physics news on the Internet (based on electronic preprints)” Phys. Usp. 43 414 (2000)

Conferences and symposia

A.F. Vanin “Nitric oxide and its detection in biological systems by the electron paramagnetic resonance technique” Phys. Usp. 43 415–417 (2000)

E.V. Stepanov, V.A. Milyaev, Yu.G. Selivanov “Laser orthomolecular medical diagnostics” Phys. Usp. 43 417–421 (2000)

N.N. Rozanov “Dissipative optical solitons” Phys. Usp. 43 421–424 (2000)

Personalia

N.A. Bendeliani, G.B. Demishev, T.I. Dyuzheva, G.N. Ermolaev, E.S. Itskevich, T.N. Kolobyanina, Yu.S. Konyaev, Z.V. Malyushitskaya, S.V. Popova, S.M. Stishov “In memory of Sarra Samsonovna Kabalkina” Phys. Usp. 43 425–426 (2000)

V.A. Kurnaev, Yu.V. Martynenko, M.I. Panasyuk, V.D. Pis’mennyi, U.Kh. Rasulev, E.A. Romanovskii, Yu.A. Ryzhov, V.A. Sadovnichii, A.F. Tulinov “In memory of Vladimir Aleksandrovich Molchanov” Phys. Usp. 43 427–429 (2000)

Bibliography

E.V. Zakharova “New books on physics and related sciences” Phys. Usp. 43 431–432 (2000)

Reviews of topical problems

V.V. Parkhomchuk, A.N. Skrinskii “Electron cooling: 35 years of development” Phys. Usp. 43 433–452 (2000)

B.M. Smirnov “Cluster plasma” Phys. Usp. 43 453–491 (2000)

V.V. Brazhkin, A.G. Lyapin “Universal viscosity growth in metallic melts at megabar pressures: the vitreous state of the Earth’s inner core” Phys. Usp. 43 493–508 (2000)

Physics of our days

V.S. Imshennik “Supernova explosions and historical chronology” Phys. Usp. 43 509–513 (2000)

Methodological notes

V.P. Skripov “Extension of the λ curve of ⁴He into the region of the metastable state of liquid helium” Phys. Usp. 43 515–519 (2000)

Physics news on the internet

Yu.N. Eroshenko “Physics news on the Internet (based on electronic preprints)” Phys. Usp. 43 520 (2000)

Conferences and symposia

A.E. Reznikov, V.V. Kopeikin, P.A. Morozov, A.Yu. Shchekotov “Development of apparatus and data processing methods for electromagnetic subsurface probing and experiments with their practical implementation” Phys. Usp. 43 521–524 (2000)

V.G. Lifshits, Yu.L. Gavrilyuk, A.A. Saranin, A.V. Zotov, D.A. Tsukanov “Surface phases on silicon” Phys. Usp. 43 525–527 (2000)

B.V. Andryushechkin, K.N. El’tsov, V.M. Shevlyuga “Scanning tunneling microscopy of ’commensurate-incommensurate’ structural phase transitions in the chemisorbed layers of halogens” Phys. Usp. 43 527–530 (2000)

N.S. Maslova, V.I. Panov, S.V. Savinov “Tunneling spectroscopy of the localized states of individual impurity atoms on a semiconductor surface” Phys. Usp. 43 531–533 (2000)

Personalia

K.N. Baranskii, T.S. Velichkina, V.L. Ginzburg, L.P. Kurakov, T.V. Laptinskaya, V.A. Sadovnichii, V.I. Trukhin, I.L. Fabelinskii, A.R. Khokhlov, T.G. Chernevich, O.A. Shustin, B.N. Shvilkin “In memory of Ivan Alekseevich Yakovlev” Phys. Usp. 43 535–536 (2000)

Bibliography

E.V. Zakharova “New books on physics and related sciences” Phys. Usp. 43 537–540 (2000)

Reviews of topical problems

G.V. Dedkov “Nanotribology: experimental facts and theoretical models” Phys. Usp. 43 541–572 (2000)

V.L. Ginzburg “Superconductivity: the day before yesterday — yesterday — today — tomorrow” Phys. Usp. 43 573–583 (2000)

M.B. Menskii “Quantum mechanics: new experiments, new applications, and new formulations of old questions” Phys. Usp. 43 585–600 (2000)

B.V. Alekseev “Physical principles of the generalized Boltzmann kinetic theory of gases” Phys. Usp. 43 601–629 (2000)

Methodological notes

V.V. Mityugov “Thermodynamics of simple quantum systems” Phys. Usp. 43 631–637 (2000)

Physics news on the internet

Yu.N. Eroshenko “Physics news on the Internet (based on electronic preprints)” Phys. Usp. 43 638 (2000)

Conferences and symposia

V.V. Dmitriev “New NMR modes in superfluid ³He-B” Phys. Usp. 43 639–642 (2000)

A.I. Smirnov “Magnetic resonance of intrinsic and extrinsic defects in a spin-Peierls magnet CuGeO₃” Phys. Usp. 43 642–646 (2000)

Reviews of topical problems

A.V. Golenishchev-Kutuzov, V.A. Golenishchev-Kutuzov, R.I. Kalimullin “Induced domains and periodic domain structures in electrically and magnetically ordered materials” Phys. Usp. 43 647–662 (2000)

V.F. Kop’ev, S.A. Chernyshev “Vortex ring oscillations, the development of turbulence in vortex rings and generation of sound” Phys. Usp. 43 663–690 (2000)

Physics of our days

V.B. Braginskii “Gravitational-wave astronomy: new methods of measurements” Phys. Usp. 43 691–699 (2000)

E.M. Bazelyan, Yu.P. Raizer “The mechanism of lightning attraction and the problem of lightning initiation by lasers” Phys. Usp. 43 701–716 (2000)

Methodological notes

V.I. Klyatskin, K.V. Koshel’ “Simple example of the development of cluster structure of a passive tracer field in random flows” Phys. Usp. 43 717–723 (2000)

Physics news on the internet

Yu.N. Eroshenko “Physics news on the Internet (based on electronic preprints)” Phys. Usp. 43 724 (2000)

From the history of physics

A.Ya. Gokhshtein “Electrolysis and surface phenomena. To the bicentenary of Volta’s publication on the first direct-current source” Phys. Usp. 43 725–750 (2000)

Personalia

A.V. Burlakov, V.L. Ginzburg, L.V. Keldysh, G.Kh. Kitaeva, S.P. Kulik, T.V. Laptinskaya, L.P. Pitaevskii, P.A. Prudkovskii, A.N. Penin, V.I. Trukhin, V.V. Fadeev, M.V. Chekhova “In memory of David Nikolaevich Klyshko” Phys. Usp. 43 751–752 (2000)

Bibliography

E.V. Zakharova “New books on physics and related sciences” Phys. Usp. 43 753–754 (2000)

Reviews of topical problems

B.M. Bolotovskii, E.A. Galst’yan “Diffraction and diffraction radiation” Phys. Usp. 43 755–775 (2000)

A.A. Likal’ter “Critical points of condensation in Coulomb systems” Phys. Usp. 43 777–797 (2000)

K.N. Mukhin, O.O. Patarakin “Exotic processes in nuclear physics” Phys. Usp. 43 799–839 (2000)

Physics news on the internet

Yu.N. Eroshenko “Physics news on the Internet (based on electronic preprints)” Phys. Usp. 43 840 (2000)

Conferences and symposia

Yu.N. Efremov “Star formation centers in galaxies” Phys. Usp. 43 841–847 (2000)

V.I. Tsebro, O.E. Omel’yanovskii “Persistent currents and magnetic flux trapping in a multiply connected carbon nanotube structure” Phys. Usp. 43 847–853 (2000)

V.D. Kulakovskii, A.I. Tartakovskii, D.N. Krizhanovskii, A. Armitage, J.S. Roberts, M.S. Skolnick “Two-dimensional excitonic polaritons and their interaction” Phys. Usp. 43 853–857 (2000)

Personalia

V.G. Bar’yakhtar, B.G. Lazarev, V.I. Lapshin, S.V. Peletminskii, A.G. Sitenko, K.N. Stepanov, Ya.B. Fainberg, P.I. Fomin, N.F. Shul’ga, B.M. Bolotovskii, B.L. Ioffe, E.L. Feinberg “In memory of Aleksandr Il’ich Akhiezer” Phys. Usp. 43 859–860 (2000)

Bibliography

E.V. Zakharova “New books on physics and related sciences” Phys. Usp. 43 861–862 (2000)

Reviews of topical problems

S.D. Danilov, D. Gurarie “Quasi-two-dimensional turbulence” Phys. Usp. 43 863–900 (2000)

V.P. Krainov, M.B. Smirnov “The evolution of large clusters under the action of ultrashort superintense laser pulses” Phys. Usp. 43 901–920 (2000)

Conferences and symposia

B.A. Poperechenko “Highly efficient antenna systems for space communications and radio astronomy” Phys. Usp. 43 921–923 (2000)

O.P. Pchelyakov “Molecular beam epitaxy: equipment, devices, technology” Phys. Usp. 43 923–925 (2000)

V.S. Edel’man “Low-temperature scanning tunneling microscopy” Phys. Usp. 43 925–926 (2000)

A.T. Rakhimov “Autoemission cathodes (cold emitters) on nanocrystalline carbon and nanodiamond films: physics, technology, applications” Phys. Usp. 43 926–929 (2000)

V.A. Borodin “Development of new-generation equipment for crystal growth from melt. The RAS Experimental Factory of Scientific Engineering in the novel economic conditions” Phys. Usp. 43 929–931 (2000)

M.Ya. Schelev “Femtosecond photoelectronics — past, present, and future” Phys. Usp. 43 931–946 (2000)

Yu.A. Surkov “Scientific instrument making in space exploration” Phys. Usp. 43 946–947 (2000)

From the history of physics

Yu.I. Krivonosov “S.I. Vavilov’s manuscript letter to Stalin” Phys. Usp. 43 949–952 (2000)

Bibliography

P.S. Isaev, E.A. Mamchur “Conceptual Foundations of Quantum Field Theory” Phys. Usp. 43 953–958 (2000)

E.V. Zakharova “New books on physics and related sciences” Phys. Usp. 43 959–961 (2000)

Physics news on the internet

Yu.N. Eroshenko “Physics news on the Internet (based on electronic preprints)” Phys. Usp. 43 963 (2000)

Reviews of topical problems

E.G. Maksimov “High-temperature superconductivity: the current state” Phys. Usp. 43 965–990 (2000)

V.V. Smolyaninov “Spatio-temporal problems of locomotion control” Phys. Usp. 43 991–1053 (2000)

From the current literature

A.A. Pomeranskii, R.A. Sen’kov, I.B. Khriplovich “Spinning relativistic particles in external fields” Phys. Usp. 43 1055–1066 (2000)

Bibliography

E.V. Zakharova “New books on physics and related sciences” Phys. Usp. 43 1067–1068 (2000)

Physics news on the internet

Yu.N. Eroshenko “Physics news on the Internet (based on electronic preprints)” Phys. Usp. 43 1069 (2000)

Reviews of topical problems

O.N. Gadomskii “Two electron problem and the nonlocal equations of electrodynamics” Phys. Usp. 43 1071–1102 (2000)

A.V. Gurevich, A.G. Litvak, A.L. Vikharev, O.A. Ivanov, N.D. Borisov, K.F. Sergeichev “Artificially ionized region as a source of ozone in the stratosphere” Phys. Usp. 43 1103–1123 (2000)

A.M. Zheltikov “Holey fibers” Phys. Usp. 43 1125–1136 (2000)

From the current literature

I.M. Dremin “Long-range particle correlations and wavelets” Phys. Usp. 43 1137 (2000)

Instruments and methods of investigation

V.G. Plekhanov “Isotope engineering” Phys. Usp. 43 1147–1154 (2000)

Methodological notes

V.V. Popkov, E.V. Shipitsyn “Golden section in the Carnot cycle” Phys. Usp. 43 1155–1157 (2000)

Personalia

V.S. Beskin, A.V. Gaponov-Grekhov, V.L. Ginzburg, K.P. Zybin, Ya.N. Istomin, L.V. Keldysh, O.N. Krokhin, L.P. Pitaevskii, M.O. Ptitsyn, V.I. Ritus, V.Ya. Fainberg, E.L. Feinberg “Aleksandr Viktorovich Gurevich (on his seventieth birthday)” Phys. Usp. 43 1159–1160 (2000)

V.E. Balakin, L.M. Barkov, N.S. Dikanskii, E.P. Kruglyakov, G.N. Kulipanov, A.P. Onuchin, V.V. Parkhomchuk, A.N. Skrinskii, Yu.A. Tikhonov, A.G. Khabakhpashev, I.B. Khriplovich, B.V. Chirikov “Veniamin Aleksandrovich Sidorov (on his seventieth birthday)” Phys. Usp. 43 1161–1162 (2000)

Bibliography

E.V. Zakharova “New books on physics and related sciences” Phys. Usp. 43 1163–1166 (2000)

Physics news on the internet

Yu.N. Eroshenko “Physics news on the Internet (based on electronic preprints)” Phys. Usp. 43 1167–1168 (2000)

Reviews of topical problems

Yu.G. Rudoi, A.D. Sukhanov “Thermodynamic fluctuations within the Gibbs and Einstein approaches” Phys. Usp. 43 1169–1199 (2000)

A.B. Shvartsburg “Dispersion of electromagnetic waves in stratified and nonstationary media (exactly solvable models)” Phys. Usp. 43 1201–1228 (2000)

Methodological notes

G.B. Malykin “The Sagnac effect: correct and incorrect explanations” Phys. Usp. 43 1229 (2000)

From the history of physics

V.I. Kogan “The discovery of the Planck constant: ’roentgenoscopy’ of the scientific situation (1900). Missed opportunities in the choice of the Second Step (on the centenary of the First Step of quantum theory)” Phys. Usp. 43 1253–1259 (2000)

M.S. Aksenteva “The journal ’Kvant’ is only 30 years old after all!” Phys. Usp. 43 1261–1262 (2000)

Personalia

A.I. Erokhin, V.P. Zaitsev, S.V. Krivokhizha, O.N. Krokhin, V.V. Morozov, P.P. Pashinin, L.P. Presnyakov, L.M. Sabirov, I.I. Sobel’man, I.L. Fabelinskii, I.A. Chaban, L.L. Chaikov “In memory of Valentin Sergeevich Starunov” Phys. Usp. 43 1263–1264 (2000)

V.L. Ginzburg, G.T. Zatsepin, N.N. Kalmykov, G.F. Krymskii, G.V. Kulikov, V.A. Matveev, M.I. Panasyuk, V.A. Rubakov, V.A. Sadovnichii, A.N. Skrinskii, Yu.A. Fomin, A.E. Chudakov “In memory of Georgii Borisovich Khristiansen” Phys. Usp. 43 1265–1266 (2000)

Letters to the editors

R.I. Khrapko “What is mass?” Phys. Usp. 43 1267–1270 (2000)

L.B. Okun “Reply to the letter ’What is mass?’ by R I Khrapko” Phys. Usp. 43 1270–1275 (2000)

Physics news on the internet

Yu.N. Eroshenko “Physics news on the Internet (based on electronic preprints)” Phys. Usp. 43 1276–1276 (2000)

Bibliography

E.V. Zakharova “New books on physics and related sciences” Phys. Usp. 43 1277 (2000)