Reviews of topical problems

M.A. Markov “Global properties of matter in collapsed state (’black holes’)” Sov. Phys. Usp. 16 587–599 (1974)

E.M. Levin “Duality, dual models, and experiment” Sov. Phys. Usp. 16 600–629 (1974)

L.L. Enkovskii, V.P. Shelest “Description of inelastic processes in dual models (B₅ phenomenology)” Sov. Phys. Usp. 16 630–641 (1974)

G.B. Zhdanov “Search for transuranium elements (methods, results, and prospects)” Sov. Phys. Usp. 16 642–657 (1974)

V.N. Lugovoi, A.M. Prokhorov “Theory of the propagation of high-power laser radiation in a nonlinear medium” Sov. Phys. Usp. 16 658–679 (1974)

G.A. Askar’yan “The self-focusing effect” Sov. Phys. Usp. 16 680–686 (1974)

I.A. Sokolik, E.L. Frankevich “The effect of magnetic fields on photoprocesses in organic solids” Sov. Phys. Usp. 16 687–701 (1974)

From the history of physics

I.M. Frank “Sketches for a Portrait of S. I. VAVILOV” Sov. Phys. Usp. 16 702–711 (1974)

New instruments and measurement methods

B.S. Rinkevicius “The Doppler method of measuring local velocities using lasers” Sov. Phys. Usp. 16 712–725 (1974)

N.A. Soboleva “A new class of electron emitters” Sov. Phys. Usp. 16 726–738 (1974)

Meetings and conferences

É.R. Mustel’ “Action of Solar Particle Fluxes on the Lower Layers of the Earth’s Atmosphere” Sov. Phys. Usp. 16 739–740 (1974)

A.D. Sytinskii “Relation between Seismic Activity of the Earth and Solar Activity.” Sov. Phys. Usp. 16 740–741 (1974)

V.I. Moroz, L.V. Ksanfomaliti, A.É. Nadzhip “’Mars-3′: Astrophysical Studies of the Lower Atmosphere and the Surface of the Planet” Sov. Phys. Usp. 16 741–742 (1974)

M.A. Kolosov, N.A. Savich “Study of the Space Plasma by the Dispersion Interferometer Method” Sov. Phys. Usp. 16 742–743 (1974)

M.A. Kolosov, O.I. Yakovlev “A Study of Propagation of Radio Waves in the Solar System Using Soviet Space Stations” Sov. Phys. Usp. 16 743–744 (1974)

G.S. Ivanov-Kholodnyi, A.V. Mikhailov, N.A. Savich “Formation of the Ionosphere of Mars” Sov. Phys. Usp. 16 744–746 (1974)

V.A. Atsarkin “Achievements and Current, Problems of Solid-State Radiospectroscopy” Sov. Phys. Usp. 16 747–749 (1974)

N.B. Delone “Elementary nonlinear optical phenomena” Sov. Phys. Usp. 16 749–752 (1974)

V.K. Fedyanin “On some results of statistical physics” Sov. Phys. Usp. 16 752–754 (1974)

Personalia

A.P. Aleksandrov, N.N. Bogolyubov, V.P. Dzhelepov, S.M. Korenchenko, M.A. Markov, A.A. Logunov, Yu.D. Prokoshkin “Bruno Pontecorvo (On His Sixtieth Birthday)” Sov. Phys. Usp. 16 755–757 (1974)

V.V. Gruzinskii, B.I. Stepanov, V.A. Tolkachev, F.I. Fedorov “Nikolai Aleksandrovich Borisevich (On his Fiftieth Birthday)” Sov. Phys. Usp. 16 758–759 (1974)