Reviews of topical problems

V.K. Vanag “Study of spatially extended dynamical systems using probabilistic cellular automata” Phys. Usp. 42 413–434 (1999)

S.Ya. Kilin “Quantum information” Phys. Usp. 42 435–452 (1999)

Special issue

G.R. Ivanitskii, A.A. Deev “’’For what does thine sanguine divine produce my African profile?’’” Phys. Usp. 42 453–468 (1999)

Physics of our days

K.A. Postnov “Cosmic gamma-ray bursts” Phys. Usp. 42 469–480 (1999)

Instruments and methods of investigation

Yu.L. Sokolov “An interference method for measuring atomic state parameters” Phys. Usp. 42 481–503 (1999)

Methodological notes

G.B. Malykin “The relation of Thomas precession to Ishlinskii’s theorem as applied to the rotating image of a relativistically moving body” Phys. Usp. 42 505–509 (1999)

Physics news on the internet

Yu.N. Eroshenko “Physics news on the Internet (based on electronic preprints)” Phys. Usp. 42 510–510 (1999)

Bibliography

E.P. Kruglyakov, V.A. Rubakov “The series Problems of Nonuniform Physical Vacuum” Phys. Usp. 42 511–512 (1999)

Yu.S. Osipov “Russian Academy of Sciences’ Appeal” Phys. Usp. 42 512–512 (1999)

E.V. Zakharova “New books on physics and related sciences” Phys. Usp. 42 513–514 (1999)