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)