Reviews of topical problems

V.I. Al’shits, V.L. Indenbom “Dynamic dragging of dislocations” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 1–20 (1975)

E.A. Kaner, V.M. Yakovenko “Hydrodynamic instability in solid-state plasma” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 21–36 (1975)

V.V. Vladimirov “Helical instability in electron-hole plasma in semiconductors” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 37–50 (1975)

S.P. Bugaev, E.A. Litvinov, G.A. Mesyats, D.I. Proskurovskii “Explosive emission of electrons” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 51–61 (1975)

Physics of our days

S.E. Bresler “Physics and biology” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 62–73 (1975)

New instruments and measurement methods

I.B. Borovskii, E.Ya. Komarov “Assessment of the feasibility of appearance potential spectroscopy” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 74–75 (1975)

Personalia

A.P. Aleksandrov, Zh.I. Alferov, N.G. Basov, B.M. Vul, S.N. Zhurkov, A.M. Prokhorov, V.R. Regel’, V.Ya. Frenkel’ “Vladimir Maksimovich Tuchkevich (on his seventieth birthday)” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 76–78 (1975)

Reviews of topical problems

Ya.B. Zel’dovich “Interaction of free electrons with electromagnetic radiation” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 79–98 (1975)

V.M. Agranovich “Crystal optics of suface polaritons and the properties of surfaces” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 99–117 (1975)

Yu.A. Kravtsov, S.M. Rytov, V.I. Tatarskii “Statistical problems in diffraction theory” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 118–130 (1975)

L.N. Bulaevskii “Peierls structure transition in quasi-one-dimensional crystals” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 131–150 (1975)

Physics of our days

Yu.N. Efremov, S.B. Novikov, P.V. Shcheglov “Prospects for development of ground-based optical astronomy” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 151–160 (1975)

Methodological notes

I.M. Tsidil’kovskii “Electrons and holes in an inertial-force field” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 161–166 (1975)

Personalia

I.E. Dzyaloshinskii, L.P. Pitaevskii “Evgenii Mikhailovich Lifshitz (on his sixtieth birthday)” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 167–168 (1975)

Reviews of topical problems

N.B. Delone “Multiphoton ionization of atoms” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 169–189 (1975)

B.T. Geilikman “Adiabatic perturbation theory for metals and the problem of lattice stability” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 190–202 (1975)

M.A. Kumakhov “Spatial redistribution of a flux of charged particles in a crystal lattice” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 203–221 (1975)

R.P. Poplavskii “Thermodynamic models of information processes” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 222–241 (1975)

Physics of our days

J.S. Tsakadze, S.J. Tsakadze “Superfluidity in pulsars” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 242–250 (1975)

From the current literature

V.Ya. Prokhorenko “Electric conductivity and atomic dynamics in liquid metals” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 251–257 (1975)

Meetings and conferences

L.P. Pitaevskii “Superfluidity of Liquid He³” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 258–258 (1975)

N.V. Zavaritskii “Thermoelectric Phenomena in Superconductors” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 258–259 (1975)

D.A. Kirzhnits, A.D. Linde “The Vacuum Phase Transition and Cosmology” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 259–260 (1975)

L.M. Ozernoi “Patterns in Systems of Galaxies, and Their Relation to the Problem of ’Latent’ Mass” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 260–262 (1975)

Personalia

I.P. Bazarov, A.A. Vlasov, A.A. Pomerantsev, V.S. Fursov, I.A. Yakovlev “Aleksandr Savvich Predvoditelev (obituary)” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 263–265 (1975)

Reviews of topical problems

V.S. Letokhov, V.P. Chebotaev “Resonance phenomena in saturation of absorption by laser radiation” Sov. Phys. Usp. 17 467–491 (1975)

G. Wallis, K. Sauer, D. Sünder, S.E. Rosinskii, A.A. Rukhadze, V.G. Rukhlin “Injection of high-current relativistic electron beams into plasma and gas” Sov. Phys. Usp. 17 492–506 (1975)

V.S. Strel’nitskii “Cosmic masers” Sov. Phys. Usp. 17 507–527 (1975)

O.S. Kolotov, V.A. Pogozhev, R.V. Telesnin “Pulsed remagnetization of thin magnetic films” Sov. Phys. Usp. 17 528–541 (1975)

L.N. Novikov, G.V. Skrotskii, G.I. Solomakho “The Hanle effect” Sov. Phys. Usp. 17 542–558 (1975)

V.S. Vikhrenko “Theory of depolarized molecular light scattering” Sov. Phys. Usp. 17 558–576 (1975)

From the history of physics

V.Ya. Frenkel’ “The style of a scientific creative genius—Yakov Il’ich Frenkel’ (on the eightieth anniversary of his birth)” Sov. Phys. Usp. 17 577–583 (1975)

I.Yu. Kobzarev “Henri Poincaré’s St. Louis lecture, and theoretical physics on the eve of the theory of relativity” Sov. Phys. Usp. 17 584–592 (1975)

New instruments and measurement methods

G.V. Spivak, G.V. Saparin, M.K. Antoshin “Color contrast in scanning electron microscopy” Sov. Phys. Usp. 17 593–595 (1975)

Methodological notes

I.I. Sobel’man “Another look at what is possible and impossible in optics” Sov. Phys. Usp. 17 596–598 (1975)

Meetings and conferences

V.A. Krat “New Data for Solar Physics from Observations in the Stratosphere” Sov. Phys. Usp. 17 599–599 (1975)

V.E. Zuev “Laser Sounding for Atmospheric Pollution” Sov. Phys. Usp. 17 599–600 (1975)

G.A. Askar’yan, E.K. Karlova, R.P. Petrov, V.B. Studenov “Vaporization, Burning Off, and Confinement of Oil and Other Films on Water Surfaces with the Aid of Powerful Laser Beams” Sov. Phys. Usp. 17 600–601 (1975)

V.M. Agranovich, B.N. Mavrin, Kh.E. Sterin “Effects of Strong Anharmonicity of Phonons and Their Damping in Polariton Raman Scattering Spectra” Sov. Phys. Usp. 17 601–602 (1975)

I.M. Khalatnikov “Phase Transitions in He³” Sov. Phys. Usp. 17 602–603 (1975)

V.S. Letokhov “Selective Laser Irradiation of Matter” Sov. Phys. Usp. 17 603–605 (1975)

D.N. Mirlin “Optical Studies of Surface Vibrations in Ionic Dielectrics and Semiconductors” Sov. Phys. Usp. 17 605–605 (1975)

G.A. Askar’yan, V.A. Namiot, M.S. Rabinovich “Use of Ultracompression of Matter by Light Reaction Pressure to Obtain Microcritical Masses of Fissile Elements, Ultrastrong Magnetic Fields, and Particle Acceleration” Sov. Phys. Usp. 17 605–606 (1975)

O.F. Prilutskii, I.L. Rozenthal’, V.V. Usov “On the Nature of Bursts of Cosmic γ Radiation” Sov. Phys. Usp. 17 607–607 (1975)

V.S. Troitskii, L.N. Bondar’, A.M. Starodubtsev “The Search for Sporadic Radio Emission from Space” Sov. Phys. Usp. 17 607–609 (1975)

F.Yu. Aliev, É.G. Kasumova “Thermal Expansion and Electric Conductivity Anomalies in Cooled CuFeS₂ Films” Sov. Phys. Usp. 17 609–611 (1975)

N.E. Alekseevskii, A.A. Slutskin “Magnetic Breakdown in Metals” Sov. Phys. Usp. 17 611–612 (1975)

A.V. Gurevich “Nonlinear Effects in the Propagation of High-Power Radio Waves in the Ionosphere” Sov. Phys. Usp. 17 613–613 (1975)

I.S. Shlyuger “An Experimental Study of Nonlinear Effects in the E and F Layers of the Ionosphere” Sov. Phys. Usp. 17 613–614 (1975)

V.V. Vas’kov, A.V. Gurevich “Excitation of Instability of the F Region of the Ionosphere in a Powerful Radio-Wave Field” Sov. Phys. Usp. 17 614–615 (1975)

V.V. Belikovich, E.A. Benediktov, G. Getmantsev, L.M. Erukhimov, N.A. Zuikov, G.P. Komrakov, Yu.S. Korobkov, D.S. Kotik, N.A. Mityakov, V.O. Rapoport, Yu.A. Sazonov, V.Yu. Trakhtengerts, V.L. Frolov, V.A. Cherepovitskii “Nonlinear Effects in the Upper Ionosphere” Sov. Phys. Usp. 17 615–616 (1975)

S.M. Grach, A.G. Litvak, N.A. Mityakov, V.O. Rapoport, V.Yu. Trakhtengerts “Toward a Theory of Nonlinear Effects in the Ionosphere” Sov. Phys. Usp. 17 616–617 (1975)

A.B. Shvartsburg “Reflection of Strong Radio Waves from the Ionosphere” Sov. Phys. Usp. 17 617–618 (1975)

Personalia

A.S. Borovik-Romanov “Petr Leonidovich Kapitza (on this eightieth birthday)” Sov. Phys. Usp. 17 619–620 (1975)

E.I. Tamm, B.B. Govorkov “Pavel Alekseevich Cerenkov (on his seventieth birthday)” Sov. Phys. Usp. 17 621–622 (1975)

L.M. Biberman, A.M. Prokhorov, V.A. Fabrikant, R.V. Khokhlov “Nikolai Nikolaevich Sobolev (on his sixtieth birthday)” Sov. Phys. Usp. 17 623–624 (1975)

Reviews of topical problems

V.A. Belyakov “Diffraction of Mössbauer gamma rays in crystals” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 267–291 (1975)

N.A. Lotova “Current ideas concerning the spectrum of the irregularities in the interplanetary plasma” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 292–300 (1975)

Methodological notes

T.G. Chernevich, K.N. Baranskii, T.S. Velichkina, O.A. Shustin, I.A. Yakovlev “Holography workshop” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 301–301 (1975)

Personalia

A.M. Bonch-Bruevich, N.I. Kaliteevskii, A.A. Kaplyanskii, V.P. Linnik, M.M. Miroshnikov, B.S. Neporent, A.I. Ryskin, V.M. Tuchkevich, S.E. Frish, E.N. Tsarevskii “Petr Petrovich Feofilov (on his sixtieth birthday)” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 302–303 (1975)

Reviews of topical problems

Yu.S. Barash, V.L. Ginzburg “Electromagnetic fluctuations in matter and molecular (Van-der- Waals) forces between them” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 305–322 (1975)

V.S. Zapasskii, P.P. Feofilov “Development of polarization magneto-optics of paramagnetic crystals” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 323–342 (1975)

A.A. Andronov, Yu.V. Chugunov “Quasisteady-state electric fields of sources in a dilute plasma” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 343–360 (1975)

J.D. Bjorken, B.L. Ioffe “e⁺e^- annihilation into hadrons” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 361–376 (1975)

B.G. Erozolimskii “Beta decay of the neutron” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 377–386 (1975)

Personalia

M.I. Basalaev, A.I. Berg, E.L. Burshtein, M.M. Veisbein, V.L. Ginzburg, V.P. Dzhelepov, Yu.B. Kobzarev, V.A. Kotel’nikov, M.L. Levin, A.A. Logunov, V.P. Murin, A.M. Prokhorov, S.M. Rubchinskii, S.M. Rytov, V.A. Sharshavin “Aleksandr L’vovich Mints (obituary)” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 387–388 (1975)

D.G. Alkhazov, K.V. Donskoi, S.N. Zhurkov, N.I. Ionov, B.A. Mamyrin, G.I. Mishin, G.I. Petrov, V.M. Tuchkevich “Yurii Aleksandrovich Dunaev” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 389–390 (1975)

Reviews of topical problems

S.M. Stishov “The thermodynamics of melting of simple substances” Sov. Phys. Usp. 17 625–643 (1975)

V.B. Braginskii, Yu.I. Vorontsov “Quantum-mechanical limitations in macroscopic experiments and modern experimental technique” Sov. Phys. Usp. 17 644–650 (1975)

M.N. Yakimenko “High-power ultraviolet and x-ray sources” Sov. Phys. Usp. 17 651–657 (1975)

L.M. Blinov “Electro-optical effects in liquid crystals” Sov. Phys. Usp. 17 658–672 (1975)

I.A. Poluektov, Yu.M. Popov, V.S. Roitberg “Self-induced transparency effect” Sov. Phys. Usp. 17 673–690 (1975)

M.F. Deigen, M.D. Glinchuk “Paraelectric resonance of noncentral ions” Sov. Phys. Usp. 17 691–704 (1975)

N.G. Basov, É.M. Belenov, V.A. Danilychev, A.F. Suchkov “High-pressure carbon dioxide electrically excited preionization lasers” Sov. Phys. Usp. 17 705–721 (1975)

M.A. Anisimov “Investigations of critical phenomena in liquids” Sov. Phys. Usp. 17 722–744 (1975)

V.A. Kizel’, Yu.I. Krasilov, V.I. Burkov “Experimental studies of gyrotropy of crystals” Sov. Phys. Usp. 17 745–773 (1975)

Physics of our days

V.S. Barashenkov “Tachyons: particles moving with velocities greater than the speed of light” Sov. Phys. Usp. 17 774–782 (1975)

G.N. Flerov, V.S. Barashenkov “Practical applications of heavy ion beams” Sov. Phys. Usp. 17 783–793 (1975)

Methodological notes

V.V. Maier “Scanning indicator for demonstrations of centimeter sound and electromagnetic waves” Sov. Phys. Usp. 17 794–794 (1975)

Meetings and conferences

V.L. Ginzburg “The origin of Cosmic Rays (Present State of the Problem)” Sov. Phys. Usp. 17 795–796 (1975)

B.P. Zakharchenya “The Problem of Optical Orientation of Electron Spins in Semiconductors” Sov. Phys. Usp. 17 797–798 (1975)

M.P. Petrov, G.A. Smolenskii, V.F. Pashin, A.P. Paugurt “Double Magnon-Nuclear Resonance” Sov. Phys. Usp. 17 798–799 (1975)

V.A. Krat “Prospects for Development of Solar Physics at the Main Astronomical Observatory of the USSR Academy of Sciences” Sov. Phys. Usp. 17 799–799 (1975)

G.A. Chebotarev “Dynamics of Minor Bodies of the Solar System” Sov. Phys. Usp. 17 799–800 (1975)

G.V. Efimov, A.V. Efremov, V.N. Pervushin “Present state of quantum field theory” Sov. Phys. Usp. 17 800–802 (1975)

I.A. Aslanov, V.L. Khokhlova, W. Schoneich “Properties of Magnetic Stars from Spectral and Photometric Investigations” Sov. Phys. Usp. 17 803–804 (1975)

V.A. Brumberg, G.A. Krasinskii “Present State of the Problem of the Motion of the Major Planets” Sov. Phys. Usp. 17 804–805 (1975)

I.L. Fabelinskii, V.S. Starunov, D.V. Vlasov “Influence of Propagation Conditions of Longitudinal and Transverse Sound on the Spectrum of Thermal and Stimulated Scattering of Light (Two New Phenomena)” Sov. Phys. Usp. 17 805–805 (1975)

G.S. Ivanov-Kholodnyi “Semiannual Variations in Aeronomy and Geomagnetism” Sov. Phys. Usp. 17 805–807 (1975)

K.G. Ivanov “Structure of the Typical Nonstationary Stream of Interplanetary Plasma from Direct Measurements” Sov. Phys. Usp. 17 807–809 (1975)

Personalia

S.A. Azimov, Yu.K. Vishchakas, B.M. Vul, S.M. Ryvkin, V.M. Fridkin “Émmanuil ll’ich Adirovich (obituary)” Sov. Phys. Usp. 17 810–811 (1975)

S.V. Vonsovskii, V.P. Silin, G.G. Taluts, E.A. Turov “Pavel Stepanovich Zyryanov (obituary)” Sov. Phys. Usp. 17 811–812 (1975)

V.P. Kandidov, P.S. Landa, M.A. Leontovich, V.S. Fursov, A.A. Kharlamov, V.I. Shmal’gauzen, I.A. Yakovlev “Sergei Pavlovich Strelkov (obituary)” Sov. Phys. Usp. 17 812–814 (1975)

Reviews of topical problems

M.D. Frank-Kamenetskii, A.V. Lukashin “Electron-vibrational interactions in polyatomic molecules” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 391–409 (1975)

G.A. Smolenskii, R.V. Pisarev, I.G. Sinii “Birefringence of light in magnetically ordered crystals” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 410–429 (1975)

I.L. Rozental’ “Hydrodynamical theory of multiple production processes” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 430–445 (1975)

New instruments and measurement methods

G.G. Bondarenko, L.N. Bystrov, L.I. Ivanov, Yu.M. Platov “Use of high-voltage electron microscopy in solid-state physics” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 446–451 (1975)

Methodological notes

L.A. Ostrovskii “Some ’moving boundaries paradoxes’ in electrodynamics” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 452–458 (1975)

M.I. Kornfel’d “Electrification of an ionic crystal upon plastic deformation and fracture” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 459–466 (1975)

Meetings and conferences

D.D. Ryutov “Controlled Thermonuclear Fusion in a Dense Quasistationary Plasma” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 466–467 (1975)

P.V. Sumaruk, Ya.I. Fel’dshtein “Interplanetary Magnetic Fields and Geomagnetic Variations in the Subpolar Region” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 467–468 (1975)

A.B. Kaidalov, A.A. Migdal, I.V. Chuvilo “High-energy and elementary-particle physics” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 468–477 (1975)

Personalia

V.M. Tuchkevich “Serafim Nikolaevich Zhurkov (on his seventieth birthday)” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 478–480 (1975)

Errata

I.E. Dzyaloshinskii, L.P. Pitaevskii “Evgeniĭ Mikhaĭlovich Lifshitz (On His Sixtieth Birthday)” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 480–480 (1975)

Reviews of topical problems

M.I. Ryazanov “Bremsstrahlung and pair production at ultrahigh energies in condensed amorphous matter” Sov. Phys. Usp. 17 815–825 (1975)

A.M. Prokhorov, F.V. Bunkin, K.S. Gochelashvili, V.I. Shishov “Propagation of laser radiation in randomly inhomogeneous media” Sov. Phys. Usp. 17 826–847 (1975)

L.I. Gudzenko, L.A. Shelepin, S.I. Yakovlenko “Amplification in recombining plasmas (plasma lasers)” Sov. Phys. Usp. 17 848–863 (1975)

A.I. Akhiezer, M.P. Rekalo “Electric charge of elementary particles” Sov. Phys. Usp. 17 864–874 (1975)

B.M. Bolotovskii, S.N. Stolyarov “Current status of the electrodynamics of moving media (infinite media)” Sov. Phys. Usp. 17 875–895 (1975)

V.E. Zakharov, V.S. L’vov, S.S. Starobinets “Spin-wave turbulence beyond the parametric excitation threshold” Sov. Phys. Usp. 17 896–919 (1975)

Physics of our days

A.M. Kosevich “How a crystal flows” Sov. Phys. Usp. 17 920–930 (1975)

V.N. Sintsov, A.F. Zapryagaev “Aperture synthesis in optics” Sov. Phys. Usp. 17 931–941 (1975)

From the current literature

V.A. Bushuev, R.N. Kuz’min “X-ray lasers” Sov. Phys. Usp. 17 942–949 (1975)

From the history of physics

I.M. Frank “Some further memories of S. I. Vavilov” Sov. Phys. Usp. 17 950–952 (1975)

S.N. Rzhevkin “Memories of S. I. Vavilov” Sov. Phys. Usp. 17 953–954 (1975)

N.N. Malov “A few words about S. I. Vavilov” Sov. Phys. Usp. 17 954–955 (1975)

G.P. Faerman “Sergei Ivanovich Vavilov” Sov. Phys. Usp. 17 955–958 (1975)

A.A. Lebedev “Fragments from recollections of S. I. Vavilov” Sov. Phys. Usp. 17 958–959 (1975)

N.A. Smirnova “S. I. Vavilov in the Presidium of the USSR Academy of Sciences” Sov. Phys. Usp. 17 960–961 (1975)

Methodological notes

N.A. Leontovich “Maximum efficiency of direct utilization of radiation” Sov. Phys. Usp. 17 963–964 (1975)

Personalia

V.I. Gol’danskii, Ya.B. Zel’dovich, M.A. Kozhushner, V.N. Kondrat’ev, I.M. Lifshitz, B.V. Novozhilov, N.N. Semenov, N.D. Sokolov, V.L. Tal’roze, Yu.B. Khariton “Aleksandr Solomonovich Kompaneets (obituary)” Sov. Phys. Usp. 17 965–966 (1975)

Reviews of topical problems

E.G. Maksimov, O.A. Pankratov “Hydrogen in metals” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 481–495 (1975)

L.P. Gor’kov, N.B. Kopnin “Vortex motion and resistivity of type-ll superconductors in a magnetic field” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 496–513 (1975)

L.N. Bulaevskii “Superconductivity and electronic properties of layered compounds” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 514–532 (1975)

V.G. Pokazan’ev, G.V. Skrotskii, L.I. Yakub “Dipole magnetic ordering in nuclear spin-spin systems” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 533–547 (1975)

Physics of our days

O.F. Prilutskii, I.L. Rozental’, V.V. Usov “Intense bursts of cosmic gamma radiation” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 548–558 (1975)

Meetings and conferences

V.V. Migulin “Introductory Address” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 559–560 (1975)

A.V. Gurevich, E.E. Tsedilina “Theoretical Investigation of Ultralong-range Propagation of Short Radio Waves” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 560–561 (1975)

S.F. Golyan, L.A. Lobachevskii “Results of Experimental Studies of the Global Propagation of Short Radio Waves” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 561–562 (1975)

A.N. Pushkov, É.B. Fainberg, T.A. Chernova, M.V. Fiskina “Secular Variations of the Geomagnetic Field According to Recent Data” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 562–563 (1975)

É.I. Mogilevskii “The Fine Structure of the Solar Magnetoplasma” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 563–563 (1975)

A.A. Galeev, R.Z. Sagdeev, V.D. Shapiro, V.I. Shevchenko “Nonlinear Effects in an Inhomogeneous Plasma” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 564–656 (1975)

L.I. Dorman “Cosmic Rays and the Solar Wind” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 565–566 (1975)

Personalia

N.E. Alekseevskii, S.A. Al’tshuler, B.A. Arbuzov, L.F. Vereshchagin, E.K. Zavoiskii, M.M. Zaripov, G.V. Kurdyumov “Boris Mikhailovich Kozyrev (on his seventieth birthday)” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 567–568 (1975)

Reviews of topical problems

I.B. Bersuker, B.J. Vekhter, I.Ya. Ogurtsov “Tunnel effects in polyatomic systems with electronic degeneracy and pseudodegeneracy” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 569–587 (1975)

A.V. Nedospasov “Current-convective instability of a gas-discharge plasma” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 588–599 (1975)

M.K. Gailitis “The strong-coupling method in the theory of electron-atom collisions” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 600–611 (1975)

Physics of our days

V.P. Chechev, Ya.M. Kramarovskii “Transactinium elements in the evolving universe” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 612–623 (1975)

Methodological notes

E.L. Feinberg “Can the relativistic change in the scales of length and time be considered the result of the action of certain forces?” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 624–635 (1975)

B.M. Smirnov “Analysis of the nature of ball lightning” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 636–640 (1975)

Meetings and conferences

F.G. Bass, S.Ya. Braude, A.I. Kalmykov, A.V. Men’, I.Y. Ostrovskii, V.V. Pustovoitenko, A.D. Rozenberg, I.M. Fuks “Radar Methods for the Study of Ocean Waves (Radiooceanography)” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 641–642 (1975)

A.E. Basharinov, L.F. Borodin, A.S. Gurvich, M.S. Malkevich, A.M. Shutko “Microwave Radiometry Studies of the States of Continental Covers and Bodies of Water” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 642–644 (1975)

Yu.M. Chesnokov, V.A. Kottsov “Selection of Spectral Sensitivity for Optical Systems Used in Studying the Earth from Space” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 644–645 (1975)

R.I. Personov “The Sharp Narrowing of Spectral Bands of Organic Molecules Under Laser Excitation” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 645–646 (1975)

Personalia

B.M. Vul, B.T. Kolomiets, S.M. Ryvkin, V.M. Tuchkevich, Yu.I. Ukhanov “Dmitrii Nikolaevich Nasledov (obituary)” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 647–648 (1975)

Reviews of topical problems

D.A. Kirzhnits, Yu.E. Lozovik, G.V. Shpatakovskaya “Statistical model of matter” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 649–672 (1975)

Yu.N. Barabanenkov “Multiple scattering of waves by ensembles of particles and the theory of radiation transport” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 673–689 (1975)

V.V. Vladimirov “The pinch effect in a solid-state plasma” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 690–711 (1975)

L.S. Zolin, A.B. Kaidalov, V.A. Sviridov, L.N. Strunov, I.V. Chuvilo “Elastic scattering of hadrons at high energies” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 712–731 (1975)

From the history of physics

E.V. Shpol’skii “Recollections of S. I. Vavilov” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 732–735 (1975)

V.A. Fabrikant “S. I. Vavilov—teacher of young scientists” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 735–736 (1975)

P.P. Feofilov “Sergei Ivanovich Vavilov in the Optics Institute” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 736–741 (1975)

N.A. Dobrotin “Memories of a teacher” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 741–743 (1975)

Meetings and conferences

G.I. Petrov “The Nature of the Tunguska Meteorite” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 744–744 (1975)

G.E. Kocharov “Nuclear Reactions on the Sun” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 744–746 (1975)

L.F. Vereshchagin, E.N. Yakovlev, Yu.A. Timofeev “The Possibility of the Transition of Hydrogen to a Conductive State” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 746–746 (1975)

A.V. Gurevich “The Artificial Ionospheric Mirror” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 746–748 (1975)

G.A. Delone, N.B. Delone, B.A. Zon, N.L. Manakov, L.P. Rapoport “Nonresonant Excitation of the Atomic Spectrum in a Light Field” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 749–750 (1975)

G.V. Gadiyak, D.A. Kirzhnits, Yu.E. Lozovik “Collective Excited States in Atoms” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 750–750 (1975)

N.B. Delone, V.P. Krainov, V.A. Khodovoi “The two-level system in a strong light field” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 750–755 (1975)

Reviews of topical problems

V.I. Zakharov, B.L. Ioffe, L.B. Okun “New elementary particles” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 757–803 (1975)

Physics of our days

V.M. Smirnov “Ecological problems of the earth’s atmosphere” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 804–814 (1975)

From the history of physics

A.P. Grinberg “History of the invention and development of accelerators (1922-1932)” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 815–831 (1975)

Meetings and conferences

V.S. Troitskii, V.A. Alekseev, V.N. Nikonov “New possibilities for solution of problems in astrometry, geodynamics, and geodesy by ultralong-base radiointerferometric methods” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 832–835 (1975)

A.G. Sitenko “Contemporary problems of plasma theory” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 836–836 (1975)

Personalia

M.G. Veselov, P.L. Kapitza, M. Leontovich “Vladimir Aieksandrovich Fock (obituary)” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 840–841 (1975)

N.N. Bogolyubov, B.M. Vul, S.G. Kalashnikov, S.I. Pekar, E.I. Rashba, O.V. Snitko, K.B. Tolpygo, M.K. Sheinkman “Vadim Evgen’evich Lashkarev (obituary)” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 842–843 (1975)

Reviews of topical problems

B.I. Shklovskii, A.L. Éfros “Percolation theory and conductivity of strongly inhomogeneous media” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 845–862 (1975)

É.L. Nagaev “Ferromagnetic and antiferromagnetic semiconductors” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 863–892 (1975)

É.D. Lozanskii “Development of electron avalances and streamers” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 893–908 (1975)

Physics of our days

N.R. Batarchukova, T.I. Glozman “Current state of the problem of the definition of the meter” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 909–919 (1975)

Meetings and conferences

Ya.B. Zel’dovich, N.L. Manakov, L.P. Rapoport “Quasienergy of a System Subjected to a Periodic External Disturbance” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 920–921 (1975)

S.L. Mandel’shtam, É.Ya. Kononov “Spectroscopy of Highly Ionized Atoms” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 921–923 (1975)

R.V. Ambartsumyan, V.S. Letokhov “Collisionless Dissociation of Polyatomic Molecules in a Strong Infrared Laser Field, and Its Use for Separation of Isotopes” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 923–925 (1975)

V.M. Agranovich, Yu.E. Lozovik, A.G. Mal’shukov “Electronic Restructuring at the Dielectric- Metal Boundary and the Search for High-Temperature Superconductivity” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 925–926 (1975)

G.N. Zhizhin, O.I. Kapusta, M.A. Moskaleva, V.G. Nazin, V.A. Yakovlev “Spectroscopy of Surface Waves and the Properties of the Surface” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 927–928 (1975)

E.N. Antonov, V.G. Koloshnikov, V.R. Mironenko “In-Cavity Absorption Spectroscopy with a Continuous Dye Laser” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 928–928 (1975)

Personalia

A.S. Borovik-Romanov, N.V. Zavaritskii, B.N. Samoilov, M.S. Khaikin, Yu.V. Sharvin “Aleksandr Iosifovich Shal’nikov (on his seventieth birthday)” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 929–930 (1975)

Reviews of topical problems

V.L. Ginzburg, V.S. Ptuskin “On the origin of cosmic rays: Some problems in highenergy astrophysics” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 931–959 (1975)

V.I. Ogievetskii, L. Mezincescu “Boson-fermion symmetries and superfields” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 960–982 (1975)

New measurement instruments and methods

A.L. Suvorov “The quasi-chromaticity method in field-ion microscopy” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 983–987 (1975)

Methodological notes

I.G. Kaplan “The exclusion principle and indistinguishability of identical particles in quantum mechanics” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 988–994 (1975)

Personalia

S.V. Vonsovskii, P.L. Kapitza, I.K. Kikoin, M.N. Mikheev, N.N. Semenov, Ya.S. Shur “Yakov Grigor’evich Dorfman (obituary)” Sov. Phys. Usp. 18 995–999 (1975)