Editorial board “Physics Uspekhi is 90 years old” Phys. Usp. 51 1–1 (2008)

Reviews of topical problems

V.F. Gantmakher, V.T. Dolgopolov “Localized-delocalized electron quantum phase transitions” Phys. Usp. 51 3–22 (2008)

Yu.A. Izyumov, E.Z. Kurmaev “Materials with strong electron correlations” Phys. Usp. 51 23–56 (2008)

V.V. Aristov, L.G. Shabel’nikov “Recent advances in X-ray refractive optics” Phys. Usp. 51 57–77 (2008)

Instruments and methods of investigation

G.A. Mesyats “Electron emission from ferroelectric plasma cathodes” Phys. Usp. 51 79–100 (2008)

Letters to the editors

V.N. Datsko, A.A. Kopylov “On surface electromagnetic waves” Phys. Usp. 51 101–102 (2008)

Bibliography

E.V. Zakharova “New books on physics and related sciences” Phys. Usp. 51 103–105 (2008)

Physics news on the internet

Yu.N. Eroshenko “Physics news on the Internet” Phys. Usp. 51 107–108 (2008)

Reviews of topical problems

V.E. Fortov, D.H.H. Hoffmann, B.Yu. Sharkov “Intense ion beams for generating extreme states of matter” Phys. Usp. 51 109–131 (2008)

A.A. Shklyaev, M. Ichikawa “Extremely dense arrays of germanium and silicon nanostructures” Phys. Usp. 51 133–161 (2008)

Methodological notes

G.N. Gaidukov, A.A. Abramov “An interpretation of the energy conservation law for a point charge moving in a uniform electric field” Phys. Usp. 51 163–166 (2008)

Conferences and symposia

E.G. Maksimov, I. Božović, E.V. Antipov, A.M. Abakumov, Yu.V. Kopaev, V.I. Belyavskii, V.V. Kapaev “Scientific session of the Physical Sciences Division of the Russian Academy of Sciences “Room temperature superconductivity” (4&nbspOctober 2007)” Phys. Usp. 51 167–170 (2008)

E.G. Maksimov “Room-temperature superconductivity: myth or reality?” Phys. Usp. 51 167–170 (2008)

I. Božović “Experiments with atomically smooth thin films of cuprate superconductors: strong electron-phonon coupling and other surprises” Phys. Usp. 51 170–180 (2008)

E.V. Antipov, A.M. Abakumov “Structural design of superconductors based on complex copper oxides” Phys. Usp. 51 180–190 (2008)

Yu.V. Kopaev, V.I. Belyavskii, V.V. Kapaev “With cuprate luggage to room-temperature superconductivity” Phys. Usp. 51 191–198 (2008)

I.K. Kamilov, A.K. Murtazaev “Ongoing International conference on phase transitions and related critical and nonlinear phenomena in condensed media: special event held on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the RAS Daghestan Science Center’s Institute of Physics (12-15 September 2007, Makhachkala, Daghestan, RF)” Phys. Usp. 51 199–203 (2008)

Letters to the editors

E. Varoquaux, G. Varoquaux “Sagnac effect in superfluid liquids” Phys. Usp. 51 205–208 (2008)

Personalia

A.F. Andreev, V.L. Ginzburg, B.N. Goshchitsky, Yu.A. Izyumov, L.V. Keldysh, Yu.V. Kopaev, E.G. Maksimov, L.A. Maksimov, G.A. Mesyats, I.M. Khalatnikov “Mikhail Vissarionovich Sadovskii (on his 60th birthday)” Phys. Usp. 51 209–210 (2008)

Physics news on the internet

Yu.N. Eroshenko “Physics news on the Internet (based on electronic preprints)” Phys. Usp. 51 211–212 (2008)

Reviews of topical problems

A.M. Fridman “Prediction and discovery of extremely strong hydrodynamic instabilities due to a velocity jump: theory and experiments” Phys. Usp. 51 213–229 (2008)

A.I. Zhmakin “Physical aspects of cryobiology” Phys. Usp. 51 231–252 (2008)

Physics of our days

A.D. Chernin “Dark energy and universal antigravitation” Phys. Usp. 51 253–282 (2008)

V.N. Lukash, V.A. Rubakov “Dark energy: myths and reality” Phys. Usp. 51 283–289 (2008)

From the history of physics

B.M. Smirnov “The Sena effect” Phys. Usp. 51 291–293 (2008)

Conferences and symposia

V.I. Nekorkin, B.P. Bezruchko, V.I. Ponomarenko, M.D. Prokhorov, D.A. Smirnov, P.A. Tass “Scientific session of the Physical Sciences Division of the Russian Academy of Sciences “Methods of wave-based physics in neuroscience problems and applications” (31 October 2007)” Phys. Usp. 51 295–304 (2008)

V.I. Nekorkin “Nonlinear oscillations and waves in neurodynamics” Phys. Usp. 51 295–304 (2008)

B.P. Bezruchko, V.I. Ponomarenko, M.D. Prokhorov, D.A. Smirnov, P.A. Tass “Modeling nonlinear oscillatory systems and diagnostics of coupling between them using chaotic time series analysis: applications in neurophysiology” Phys. Usp. 51 304–310 (2008)

Personalia

V.S. Vladimirov, V.V. Voronov, V.G. Kadyshevskii, D.I. Kazakov, A.A. Logunov, V.A. Matveev, V.A. Rubakov, V.A. Sadovnichii, A.A. Slavnov, A.N. Sissakian, A.N. Tavkhelidze, Yu.A. Trutnev “Dmitrii Vasil’evich Shirkov (on his 80th birthday)” Phys. Usp. 51 311–312 (2008)

Bibliography

E.V. Zakharova “New books on physics and related sciences” Phys. Usp. 51 313–315 (2008)

Physics news on the internet

Yu.N. Eroshenko “Physics news on the Internet (based on electronic preprints)” Phys. Usp. 51 317–318 (2008)

Reviews of topical problems

G.N. Makarov “Cluster temperature. Methods for its measurement and stabilization” Phys. Usp. 51 319–353 (2008)

Methodological notes

S.A. Afanas’ev, D.I. Sementsov “Energy fluxes during the interference of electromagnetic waves” Phys. Usp. 51 355–361 (2008)

I.N. Toptygin, G.D. Fleishman “Eigenmode generation by a given current in anisotropic and gyrotropic media” Phys. Usp. 51 363–374 (2008)

E.H. Lock “The properties of isofrequency dependences and the laws of geometrical optics” Phys. Usp. 51 375–393 (2008)

V.I. Klyatskin “Statistical topography and Lyapunov exponents in stochastic dynamical systems” Phys. Usp. 51 395–407 (2008)

Conferences and symposia

Yu.V. Gulyaev, P.E. Zil’berman, E.M. Epshtein, A.K. Zvezdin, K.A. Zvezdin, A.V. Khval’kovskii “Scientific session of the Physical Sciences Division of the Russian Academy of Sciences (28 November 2007)” Phys. Usp. 51 409–412 (2008)

Yu.V. Gulyaev, P.E. Zil’berman, E.M. Epshtein “Nano-sized structures incorporating ferromagnetic metal layers: new effects due to the passage of a perpendicular current” Phys. Usp. 51 409–412 (2008)

A.K. Zvezdin, K.A. Zvezdin, A.V. Khval’kovskii “The generalized Landau-Lifshitz equation and spin transfer processes in magnetic nanostructures” Phys. Usp. 51 412–417 (2008)

Personalia

E.B. Aleksandrov, Zh.I. Alferov, A.F. Andreev, S.N. Bagaev, N.A. Borisevich, A.G. Zabrodskii, A.A. Kaplyanskii, Yu.S. Osipov, Yu.A. Osip’yan, Yu.K. Pozhela, R.A. Suris, E.D. Trifonov “In memory of Karl Karlovich Rebane” Phys. Usp. 51 419–420 (2008)

A.A. Abrikosov, E.P. Velikhov, N.S. Kardashev, V.I. Kogan, Yu.S. Lazurkin, N.F. Myasoedov, V.D. Pis’mennyi, L.P. Pitaevskii, N.N. Ponomarev-Stepnoi, D.D. Ryutov, R.Z. Sagdeev, V.P. Smirnov “In memory of Aleksandr Alekseevich Vedenov” Phys. Usp. 51 421–422 (2008)

L.M. Barkov, A.E. Bondar, N.S. Dikanskii, G.I. Dimov, E.P. Kruglyakov, G.N. Kulipanov, I.N. Meshkov, V.V. Parkhomchuk, A.N. Skrinskii, V.V. Sokolov, V.S. Fadin, I.B. Khriplovich “In memory of Boris Valerianovich Chirikov” Phys. Usp. 51 423–424 (2008)

Physics news on the internet

Yu.N. Eroshenko “Physics news on the Internet (based on electronic preprints)” Phys. Usp. 51 425–426 (2008)

Reviews of topical problems

V.Z. Kresin, Yu.N. Ovchinnikov “‘Giant’ strengthening of superconducting pairing in metallic nanoclusters: large enhancement of T_c and potential for room-temperature superconductivity” Phys. Usp. 51 427–435 (2008)

Yu.B. Bolkhovityanov, O.P. Pchelyakov “GaAs epitaxy on Si substrates: modern status of research and engineering” Phys. Usp. 51 437–456 (2008)

Methodological notes

A.A. Shatskii, I.D. Novikov, N.S. Kardashev “A dynamic model of the wormhole and the Multiverse model” Phys. Usp. 51 457–464 (2008)

B.Ya. Zel’dovich “Impedance and parametric excitation of oscillators” Phys. Usp. 51 465–484 (2008)

A.P. Vinogradov, A.V. Dorofeenko, S. Zouhdi “On the problem of the effective parameters of metamaterials” Phys. Usp. 51 485–492 (2008)

From the current literature

E.A. Kral’kina “Low-pressure radio-frequency inductive discharge and possibilities of optimizing inductive plasma sources” Phys. Usp. 51 493–512 (2008)

From the history of physics

L.B. Okun “The Einstein formula: E₀ = mc². “Isn’t the Lord laughing?”” Phys. Usp. 51 513–527 (2008)

Bibliography

E.V. Zakharova “New books on physics and related sciences” Phys. Usp. 51 529–531 (2008)

Physics news on the internet

Yu.N. Eroshenko “Physics news on the Internet (based on electronic preprints)” Phys. Usp. 51 533–534 (2008)

Reviews of topical problems

E.G. Maksimov, A.E. Karakozov “On nonadiabatic effects in phonon spectra of metals” Phys. Usp. 51 535–549 (2008)

A.M. Fridman, D.V. Bisikalo “The nature of accretion disks of close binary stars: overreflection instability and developed turbulence” Phys. Usp. 51 551–576 (2008)

O.G. Onishchenko, O.A. Pokhotelov, N.M. Astaf’eva “Generation of large-scale eddies and zonal winds in planetary atmospheres” Phys. Usp. 51 577–589 (2008)

Methodological notes

A.M. Zheltikov “Colors of thin films, antiresonance phenomena in optical systems, and the limiting loss of modes in hollow optical waveguides” Phys. Usp. 51 591–600 (2008)

Conferences and symposia

A.F. Andreev, Yu.M. Kagan, L.P. Pitaevskii, I.M. Khalatnikov, A.Yu. Kamenshchik, B.L. Ioffe, L.B. Okun, L.N. Lipatov “Scientific session of the Physical Sciences Division of the Russian Academy of Sciences dedicated to the centenary of L D Landau’s birth (22, 23 January 2008)” Phys. Usp. 51 601–602 (2008)

A.F. Andreev “L D Landau: 100th anniversary (Introductory talk)” Phys. Usp. 51 601–602 (2008)

Yu.M. Kagan “Formation kinetics of the Bose condensate and long-range order” Phys. Usp. 51 603–603 (2008)

L.P. Pitaevskii “Superfluid Fermi liquid in a unitary regime” Phys. Usp. 51 603–608 (2008)

I.M. Khalatnikov, A.Yu. Kamenshchik “Lev Landau and the problem of singularities in cosmology” Phys. Usp. 51 609–616 (2008)

B.L. Ioffe “Axial anomaly in quantum electro- and chromodynamics and the structure of the vacuum in quantum chromodynamics” Phys. Usp. 51 616–622 (2008)

L.B. Okun “The theory of relativity and the Pythagorean theorem” Phys. Usp. 51 622–631 (2008)

L.N. Lipatov “Bjorken and Regge asymptotics of scattering amplitudes in QCD and in supersymmetric gauge models” Phys. Usp. 51 631–636 (2008)

Personalia

A.F. Andreev, A.I. Buzdin, A.A. Varlamov, Yu.Kh. Vekilov, L.P. Gor’kov, I.E. Dzyaloshinskii, Yu.M. Kagan, S.I. Mukhin, Yu.A. Osip’yan, L.P. Pitaevskii, S.M. Stishov, L.A. Falkovsky “Aleksei Alekseevich Abrikosov (on his 80th birthday)” Phys. Usp. 51 637–638 (2008)

Bibliography

E.V. Zakharova “New books on physics and related sciences” Phys. Usp. 51 639–641 (2008)

Physics news on the internet

Yu.N. Eroshenko “Physics news on the Internet (based on electronic preprints)” Phys. Usp. 51 643–644 (2008)

Reviews of topical problems

L.I. Men’shikov “New directions in the theory of electron cooling” Phys. Usp. 51 645–680 (2008)

Yu.S. Nechaev “Metallic materials for the hydrogen energy industry and main gas pipelines: complex physical problems of aging, embrittlement, and failure” Phys. Usp. 51 681–697 (2008)

V.A. Gritsenko “Atomic structure of the amorphous nonstoichiometric silicon oxides and nitrides” Phys. Usp. 51 699–708 (2008)

Methodological notes

V.I. Ritus “Permutation asymmetry of the relativistic velocity addition law and non-Euclidean geometry” Phys. Usp. 51 709–721 (2008)

G.S. Golitsyn “Demonstrativeness of using energy rather than mass as the unit of measure for a number of problems in physics, mechanics, and geophysics” Phys. Usp. 51 723–725 (2008)

Conferences and symposia

Yu.E. Lozovik, S.P. Merkulova, A.A. Sokolik, S.V. Morozov, K.S. Novoselov, A.K. Geim “Collective electron phenomena and electron transport in graphene (Scientific session of the Physical Sciences Division of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 27 February 2008)” Phys. Usp. 51 727–748 (2008)

Yu.E. Lozovik, S.P. Merkulova, A.A. Sokolik “Collective electron phenomena in graphene” Phys. Usp. 51 727–744 (2008)

S.V. Morozov, K.S. Novoselov, A.K. Geim “Electronic transport in graphene” Phys. Usp. 51 744–748 (2008)

Personalia

A.F. Andreev, S.T. Belyaev, E.P. Velikhov, L.P. Gor’kov, M.V. Koval’chuk, L.A. Maksimov, Yu.A. Osip’yan, L.P. Pitaevskii, A.Yu. Rumyantsev, V.B. Timofeev, N.A. Chernoplekov, G.M. Eliashberg “Yurii Moiseevich Kagan (on his 80th birthday)” Phys. Usp. 51 749–751 (2008)

Bibliography

E.V. Zakharova “New books on physics and related sciences” Phys. Usp. 51 753–755 (2008)

Physics news on the internet

Yu.N. Eroshenko “Physics news on the Internet (based on electronic preprints)” Phys. Usp. 51 757–758 (2008)

Reviews of topical problems

V.A. Rubakov, P.G. Tinyakov “Infrared-modified gravities and massive gravitons” Phys. Usp. 51 759–792 (2008)

V.S. Belyaev, V.P. Krainov, V.S. Lisitsa, A.P. Matafonov “Generation of fast charged particles and superstrong magnetic fields in the interaction of ultrashort high-intensity laser pulses with solid targets” Phys. Usp. 51 793–814 (2008)

Methodological notes

V.F. Kovalev, D.V. Shirkov “Renormalization-group symmetries for solutions of nonlinear boundary value problems” Phys. Usp. 51 815–830 (2008)

From the current literature

A.A. Rostovtsev “Review of experimental results in high-energy physics reported at recent conferences” Phys. Usp. 51 831–837 (2008)

Conferences and symposia

V.V. Klimov, Ya.N. Istomin, Yu.A. Kosevich “Plasma phenomena in nanostructures and neutron stars. Scientific session of the Physical Sciences Division of the Russian Academy of Sciences (26 March 2008)” Phys. Usp. 51 839–859 (2008)

V.V. Klimov “Nanoplasmonics” Phys. Usp. 51 839–844 (2008)

Ya.N. Istomin “Electron — positron plasma generation in the magnetospheres of neutron stars” Phys. Usp. 51 844–848 (2008)

Yu.A. Kosevich “Multichannel propagation and scattering of phonons and photons in low-dimensional nanostructures” Phys. Usp. 51 848–859 (2008)

Physics news on the internet

Yu.N. Eroshenko “Physics news on the Internet (based on electronic preprints)” Phys. Usp. 51 861–862 (2008)

Reviews of topical problems

L.V. Spivak “Synergy effects in the deformation response of thermodynamically open metal — hydrogen systems” Phys. Usp. 51 863–885 (2008)

Physics of our days

L.A. Falkovsky “Optical properties of graphene and IV — VI semiconductors” Phys. Usp. 51 887–897 (2008)

Instruments and methods of investigation

A.A. Kaminskii, Bohaty L, P. Becker, H.J. Eichler, H. Rhee “New nonlinear laser effects in α-quartz: generation of a two-octave Stokes and anti-Stokes comb and cascaded lasing in the spectral range of the second and third harmonics” Phys. Usp. 51 899–909 (2008)

From the history of physics

G.V. Kiselev “L D Landau in the Soviet Atomic Project: a documentary study” Phys. Usp. 51 911–954 (2008)

Conferences and symposia

V.V. Ovchinnikov, A.K. Murtazaev, E.A. Khazanov, A.M. Sergeev “Equilibrium and highly nonequilibrium states of condensed matter (Scientific session of the Physical Sciences Division of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 21 April 2008)” Phys. Usp. 51 955–974 (2008)

V.V. Ovchinnikov “Radiation-dynamics effects. Potential for producing condensed media with unique properties and structural states” Phys. Usp. 51 955–964 (2008)

A.K. Murtazaev “Critical properties of frustrated spin systems on a stacked triangular lattice” Phys. Usp. 51 965–969 (2008)

E.A. Khazanov, A.M. Sergeev “Petawatt laser based on optical parametric amplifiers: their state and prospects” Phys. Usp. 51 969–974 (2008)

Personalia

S.I. Blinnikov, N.A. Bobrova, D.A. Varshalovich, S.S. Gershtein, G.T. Zatsepin, V.A. Matveev, D.K. Nadezhin, L.B. Okun, O.G. Ryazhskaya, P.V. Sasorov, R.A. Sunyaev, V.P. Utrobin “Vladimir Sergeevich Imshennik (on his 80th birthday)” Phys. Usp. 51 975–976 (2008)

Bibliography

E.V. Zakharova “New books on physics and related sciences” Phys. Usp. 51 977–978 (2008)

Physics news on the internet

Yu.N. Eroshenko “Physics news on the Internet (based on electronic preprints)” Phys. Usp. 51 979–980 (2008)

Reviews of topical problems

S.G. Rautian “Reflection and refraction at the boundary of a medium with negative group velocity” Phys. Usp. 51 981–988 (2008)

M.V. Kuzelev, A.A. Rukhadze “Spontaneous and stimulated emission induced by an electron, electron bunch, and electron beam in a plasma” Phys. Usp. 51 989–1018 (2008)

Methodological notes

S.G. Karshenboim “New recommended values of the fundamental physical constants (CODATA 2006)” Phys. Usp. 51 1019–1026 (2008)

A.L. Zuev, K.G. Kostarev “Certain peculiarities of the solutocapillary convection” Phys. Usp. 51 1027–1045 (2008)

From the history of physics

N.A. Popov, V.A. Shcherbakov, V.N. Mineev, P.M. Zaydel’, A.I. Funtikov “Thermonuclear fusion in the explosion of a spherical charge (the problem of a gas-dynamic thermonuclear fusion)” Phys. Usp. 51 1047–1053 (2008)

Conferences and symposia

S.M. Stishov, L.G. Khvostantsev, V.N. Slesarev, S.V. Popova, V.V. Brazhkin, T.I. Dyuzheva, L.N. Dzhavadov, E.L. Gromnitskaya, G.N. Stepanov, Yu.A. Timofeev, E.M. Dizhur, V.A. Venttsel, A.N. Voronovskii, V.N. Ryzhov, A.F. Barabanov, M.V. Magnitskaya, E.E. Tareyeva “On the 50th anniversary of the L F Vereshchagin Institute for High Pressure Physics, RAS (Scientific outreach session of the Physical Sciences Division of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 23 April 2008)” Phys. Usp. 51 1055–1083 (2008)

S.M. Stishov “The Institute for High Pressure Physics is now 50 (opening address)” Phys. Usp. 51 1055–1059 (2008)

L.G. Khvostantsev, V.N. Slesarev “Large-volume high-pressure devices for physical investigations” Phys. Usp. 51 1059–1063 (2008)

S.V. Popova, V.V. Brazhkin, T.I. Dyuzheva “Structural phase transitions in highly compressed substances and the synthesis of high-pressure phases” Phys. Usp. 51 1064–1066 (2008)

L.N. Dzhavadov, E.L. Gromnitskaya, G.N. Stepanov, Yu.A. Timofeev “Studies of the thermodynamic, elastic, superconducting, and magnetic properties of substances at high pressures” Phys. Usp. 51 1066–1070 (2008)

E.M. Dizhur, V.A. Venttsel, A.N. Voronovskii “Quantum transport at high pressures” Phys. Usp. 51 1070–1077 (2008)

V.N. Ryzhov, A.F. Barabanov, M.V. Magnitskaya, E.E. Tareyeva “Theoretical studies of condensed matter” Phys. Usp. 51 1077–1083 (2008)

Personalia

V.N. Mikhailov, V.P. Neznamov “Radii Ivanovich Il’kaev (on his 70th birthday)” Phys. Usp. 51 1085–1086 (2008)

A.F. Andreev, M.A. Vasil’ev, V.L. Ginzburg, A.V. Gurevich, Yu.A. Izyumov, Yu.M. Kagan, L.V. Keldysh, Yu.V. Kopaev, G.A. Mesyats, V.I. Ritus, M.V. Sadovskii, V.Ya. Fainberg “Evgenii Grigorievich Maksimov (on his 70th birthday)” Phys. Usp. 51 1087–1088 (2008)

Physics news on the internet

Yu.N. Eroshenko “Physics news on the Internet (based on electronic preprints)” Phys. Usp. 51 1089–1090 (2008)

Reviews of topical problems

V.A. Ryabov, V.A. Tsarev, A.M. Tskhovrebov “The search for dark matter particles” Phys. Usp. 51 1091–1121 (2008)

V.V. Zaitsev, A.V. Stepanov “Coronal magnetic loops” Phys. Usp. 51 1123–1160 (2008)

Physics of our days

V.P. Tychinskii “Superresolution and singularities in phase images” Phys. Usp. 51 1161–1169 (2008)

Conferences and symposia

V.S. Davydov, V.M. Shabaev, N.N. Kolachevsky “Selected problems in hydrodynamics, quantum electrodynamics, and laser spectroscopy (Scientific session of the Physical Sciences Division of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 14 May 2008)” Phys. Usp. 51 1171–1190 (2008)

V.S. Davydov “Physical and mathematical foundations of the multialternative recognition and identification of hydrolocation fields produced by bodies of complex geometric shapes” Phys. Usp. 51 1171–1175 (2008)

V.M. Shabaev “Quantum electrodynamics of heavy ions and atoms: current status and prospects” Phys. Usp. 51 1175–1180 (2008)

N.N. Kolachevsky “High-precision laser spectroscopy of cold atoms and the search for the drift of the fine structure constant” Phys. Usp. 51 1180–1190 (2008)

Personalia

V.M. Agranovich, Yu.N. Vavilov, A.G. Vitukhnovskii, A.N. Georgobiani, V.L. Ginzburg, O.N. Krokhin, V.S. Lebedev, A.M. Leontovich, A.V. Masalov, Yu.P. Timofeev, Z.A. Chizhikova “In memory of Mikhail Dmitrievich Galanin” Phys. Usp. 51 1191–1192 (2008)

A.F. Andreev, Zh.I. Alferov, S.M. Aldoshin, S.I. Bredikhin, E.P. Velikhov, V.F. Gantmakher, V.V. Kveder, M.V. Koval’chuk, V.D. Kulakovskii, V.A. Matveev, G.A. Mesyats, V.B. Timofeev “In memory of Yurii Andreevich Osip’yan” Phys. Usp. 51 1193–1194 (2008)

Physics news on the internet

Yu.N. Eroshenko “Physics news on the Internet (based on electronic preprints)” Phys. Usp. 51 1195–1196 (2008)

From the ediorial board

V.L. Ginzburg, M.S. Aksenteva “From the Editorial Board” Phys. Usp. 51 1197–1199 (2008)

Reviews of topical problems

M.V. Sadovskii “High-temperature superconductivity in iron-based layered compounds” Phys. Usp. 51 1201–1227 (2008)

A.L. Ivanovskii “New high-temperature superconductors based on rare-earth and transition metal oxyarsenides and related phases: synthesis, properties, and simulations” Phys. Usp. 51 1229–1260 (2008)

Yu.A. Izyumov, E.Z. Kurmaev “FeAs systems: a new class of high-temperature superconductors” Phys. Usp. 51 1261–1286 (2008)

From the history of physics

V. Ambegaokar “The Landau school and the American Institute of Physics translation program” Phys. Usp. 51 1287–1290 (2008)

Personalia

A.A. Abrikosov, A.F. Andreev, G.D. Bogomolov, V.F. Gantmakher, S.S. Gershtein, S.P. Kapitsa, V.V. Kveder, N.M. Kreines, V.I. Marchenko, L.P. Pitaevskii, A.I. Smirnov, I.M. Khalatnikov “Lyudmila Andreevna Prozorova (on her 80th birthday)” Phys. Usp. 51 1291–1292 (2008)

A.E. Bondar’, N.S. Dikanskii, G.I. Dimov, Kruglyakov E P, G.N. Kulipanov, A.P. Onuchin, V.V. Parkhomchuk, S.I. Serednyakov, A.N. Skrinskii, Yu.A. Tikhonov, I.B. Khriplovich, Yu.M. Shatunov “Lev Mitrofanovich Barkov (on his 80th birthday)” Phys. Usp. 51 1293–1294 (2008)

E.B. Aleksandrov, L.M. Barkov, E.V. Vinogradov, V.L. Ginzburg, O.N. Krokhin, Kruglyakov E P, I.B. Khriplovich, A.V. Chaplik, A.M. Shalagin “Sergei Glebovich Rautian (on his 80th birthday)” Phys. Usp. 51 1295–1296 (2008)

Physics news on the internet

Yu.N. Eroshenko “Physics news on the Internet (based on electronic preprints)” Phys. Usp. 51 1297–1298 (2008)

Bibliography

N.V. Gribkova “Authors index. Volume 51, 2008” Phys. Usp. 51 1299 (2008)

E.A. Frimer “Subject index Volume 51, 2008” Phys. Usp. 51 1302 (2008)

“Concordance table of page numbers of papers in the English and Russian editions” Phys. Usp. 51 1307 (2008)

Nobel lectures

A. Fert, P.A. Grünberg “Nanotechnology gives sensitive read-out heads for compact hard disks. Nobel lectures in physics — 2007” Phys. Usp. 51 1335 (2008)

A. Fert “The origin, development and future of spintronics” Phys. Usp. 51 1336 (2008)

P.A. Grünberg “From spinwaves to giant magnetoresistance and beyond” Phys. Usp. 51 1349 (2008)

Errata

G.V. Kiselev “Errata and amendments to the paper by G V Kiselev ’L D Landau in the Soviet Atomic Project: a documentary study’ [Uspekhi Fizicheskikh Nauk, 2008, 178 (9) 947 — 990]” Phys. Usp. 51 1371 (2008)