Reviews of topical problems

L.S. Uspenskaya, A.L. Rakhmanov “Dynamical magnetic structures in superconductors and ferromagnets” Phys. Usp. 55 639–656 (2012)

A.V. Nikolaev, A.V. Tsvyashchenko “The puzzle of the γ→α and other phase transitions in cerium” Phys. Usp. 55 657–680 (2012)

Instruments and methods of investigation

M.M. Barysheva, A.E. Pestov, N.N. Salashchenko, M.N. Toropov, N.I. Chkhalo “Precision imaging multilayer optics for soft X-rays and extreme ultraviolet bands” Phys. Usp. 55 681–699 (2012)

Methodological notes

V.A. Saranin “Electrostatic oscillators” Phys. Usp. 55 700–708 (2012)

F.V. Ignaovich, V.K. Ignatovich “Optics of anisotropic media” Phys. Usp. 55 709–720 (2012)

Conferences and symposia

“Modern problems in the physical sciences (Scientific session of the Physical Sciences Division of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 23 November 2011)” Phys. Usp. 55 721–738 (2012)

A.A. Ionin “High-power IR- and UV-laser systems and their applications” Phys. Usp. 55 721–728 (2012)

M.Yu. Romanovskii “Laser radiation enhancement of forbidden orbital electron captures and of neutrinoless double electron captures by nuclei” Phys. Usp. 55 728–733 (2012)

L.N. Shchur “Computational physics and testing theoretical predictions” Phys. Usp. 55 733–738 (2012)

Physics news on the internet

Yu.N. Eroshenko “Physics news on the Internet (based on electronic preprints)” Phys. Usp. 55 739–740 (2012)