From the ediorial board

M.S. Aksenteva, L.V. Keldysh, V.A. Rubakov, O.V. Rudenko “On the contest "Best reviews and articles published in Physics-Uspekhi journal in 2013"” Phys. Usp. 58 1–2 (2015)

Reviews of topical problems

B.M. Karnakov, V.D. Mur, S.V. Popruzhenko, V.S. Popov “Current progress in developing the nonlinear ionization theory of atoms and ions” Phys. Usp. 58 3–32 (2015)

G.V. Kozlov “Structure and properties of particulate-filled polymer nanocomposites” Phys. Usp. 58 33–60 (2015)

Physics of our days

I.M. Dremin “The interaction region of high energy protons” Phys. Usp. 58 61–70 (2015)

Conferences and symposia

“Ultrastrong light fields (Scientific session of the Physical Sciences Division of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 29 October 2014)” Phys. Usp. 58 71–102 (2015)

V.Yu. Bychenkov, A.V. Brantov, E.A. Govras, V.F. Kovalev “Laser acceleration of ions: recent results and prospects for applications” Phys. Usp. 58 71–81 (2015)

I.Yu. Kostyukov, A.M. Pukhov “Plasma-based methods for electron acceleration: current status and prospects” Phys. Usp. 58 81–88 (2015)

A.V. Mitrofanov, D.A. Sidorov-Biryukov, A.A. Voronin, A. Pugzhlis, G. Andryukaitis, E.A. Stepanov, S.I. Alishauskas, T. Fleri, A.B. Fedotov, V.Ya. Panchenko, A. Baltuška, A.M. Zheltikov “Subterawatt femtosecondpulses in themid-infrared: A new spatiotemporal dynamics of high-power electromagnetic fields” Phys. Usp. 58 89–94 (2015)

N.B. Narozhnyi, A.M. Fedotov “Quantum-electrodynamic cascades in intense laser fields” Phys. Usp. 58 95–102 (2015)

Bibliography

E.V. Zakharova “New books on physics and related sciences” Phys. Usp. 58 103–104 (2015)

Physics news on the internet

Yu.N. Eroshenko “Physics news on the Internet (based on electronic preprints)” Phys. Usp. 58 105–106 (2015)

Reviews of topical problems

L.S. Ledentsov, B.V. Somov “Discontinuous plasma flows in magnetohydrodynamics and in the physics of magnetic reconnection” Phys. Usp. 58 107–133 (2015)

R.A. Khmelnitskiy “Prospects for the synthesis of large single-crystal diamonds” Phys. Usp. 58 134–149 (2015)

V.N. Tsytovich “Self-organized dusty structures in a complex plasma under microgravity conditions: prospects for experimental and theoretical studies” Phys. Usp. 58 150–166 (2015)

Instruments and methods of investigation

A.V. Shchelokova, I.V. Melchakova, A.P. Slobozhanyuk, E.A. Yankovskaya, C.R. Simovski, P.A. Belov “Experimental realization of invisibility cloaking” Phys. Usp. 58 167–190 (2015)

S.S. Alimpiev, A.A. Grechnikov, S.M. Nikiforov “New approaches to the laser mass spectrometry of organic samples” Phys. Usp. 58 191–195 (2015)

Letters to the editors

I.I. Vigdorovich “Does the power formula describe turbulent velocity profiles in tubes? (comment on "Turbulent flows at very large Reynolds numbers: new lessons learned" [Phys. Usp. 57 250 (2014); ” Phys. Usp. 58 196–198 (2015)

G.I. Barenblatt, A.J. Chorin, V.M. Prostokishin “On the problem of turbulent flows in pipes at very large Reynolds numbers (reply to comment by I I Vigdorovich [Phys. Usp. 58 (2015); Usp. Fiz. Nauk 185 213 (2015)] on "Turbulent flows at very large Reynolds numbers: new lessons learned" [Phys. Usp. 57 250 (2014); Usp. Fiz. Nauk184 265 (2014)])” Phys. Usp. 58 199–201 (2015)

Personalia

D.S. Gorbunov, L.V. Keldysh, L.V. Kravchuk, D.G. Levkov, M.V. Libanov, V.A. Matveev, O.V. Rudenko, M.V. Sazhin, S.V. Troitskii, V.E. Fortov, M.E. Shaposhnikov, I.A. Shcherbakov “Valerii Anatol'evich Rubakov (on his 60th birthday)” Phys. Usp. 58 202–204 (2015)

Bibliography

E.V. Zakharova “New books on physics and related sciences” Phys. Usp. 58 205–206 (2015)

Physics news on the internet

Yu.N. Eroshenko “Physics news on the Internet (based on electronic preprints)” Phys. Usp. 58 207–208 (2015)

Reviews of topical problems

A.V. Eletskii, A.A. Knizhnik, B.V. Potapkin, J.M. Kenny “Electrical characteristics of carbon nanotube doped composites” Phys. Usp. 58 209–251 (2015)

O.G. Bakunin “Stochastic instability and turbulent transport. Characteristic scales, increments, diffusion coefficients” Phys. Usp. 58 252–285 (2015)

Yu.A. Avetisyan, E.D. Trifonov “On the theory of light scattering by a dilute gas Bose—Einstein condensate” Phys. Usp. 58 286–294 (2015)

V.D. Lakhno “Pekar's ansatz and the strong coupling problem in polaron theory” Phys. Usp. 58 295–308 (2015)

Letters to the editors

E.A. Arinstein “Relation between energy conservation and dynamics (Comment on "Analytical mechanics and field theory: derivation of equations from energy conservation" by N.A. Vinokurov (Usp. Fiz. Nauk 184 641 (2014) [Phys. Usp. 57 593 (2014)]))” Phys. Usp. 58 309–310 (2015)

N.A. Vinokurov “Relation between energy conservation and equations of motion (A reply to the comment by E A Arinshtein (Usp. Fiz. Nauk 185 333 (2015) [Phys. Usp. 58 (3) (2015)]) on "Analytical mechanics and field theory: derivation of equations from energy conservation" (Usp. Fiz. Nauk 184 641 (2014) [Phys. Usp. 57 593 (2014)]))” Phys. Usp. 58 311–312 (2015)

Physics news on the internet

Yu.N. Eroshenko “Physics news on the Internet (based on electronic preprints)” Phys. Usp. 58 313–314 (2015)

Reviews of topical problems

V.E. Bisti, A.B. Van’kov, A.S. Zhuravlev, L.V. Kulik “Magnetoexcitons in two-dimensional electronic systems” Phys. Usp. 58 315–329 (2015)

P.A. Alekseev “High borides: determining the features and details of lattice dynamics from neutron spectroscopy” Phys. Usp. 58 330–344 (2015)

L.V. Doronina-Amitonova, I.V. Fedotov, A.B. Fedotov, K.V. Anokhin, A.M. Zheltikov “Neurophotonics: optical methods to study and control the brain” Phys. Usp. 58 345–364 (2015)

V.V. Lider “X-ray holography” Phys. Usp. 58 365–383 (2015)

Methodological notes

A.V. Guglielmi “Foreshocks and aftershocks of strong earthquakes in the light of catastrophe theory” Phys. Usp. 58 384–397 (2015)

G.B. Malykin, V.I. Pozdnyakova “Quadratic Sagnac effect — the influence of the gravitational potential of the Coriolis force on the phase difference between the arms of a rotating Michelson interferometer (an explanation of D C Miller's experimental results 1921—1926)” Phys. Usp. 58 398–406 (2015)

From the history of physics

V.P. Pastukhov “50 years of JETP Letters” Phys. Usp. 58 407–413 (2015)

Personalia

A.F. Andreev, V.T. Dolgopolov, V.N. Zverev, S.V. Iordanskii, V.V. Kveder, I.V. Kukushkin, V.D. Kulakovskii, E.I. Rashba, V.B. Timofeev, M.R. Trunin, D.E. Khmel’nitskii, V.S. Khrapai “In memory of Vsevolod Feliksovich Gantmakher” Phys. Usp. 58 414–415 (2015)

Physics news on the internet

Yu.N. Eroshenko “Physics news on the Internet (based on electronic preprints)” Phys. Usp. 58 416–417 (2015)

Reviews of topical problems

V.I. Punegov “High-resolution X-ray diffraction in crystalline structures with quantum dots” Phys. Usp. 58 419–445 (2015)

A.F. Barabanov, Yu.M. Kagan, L.A. Maksimov, A.V. Mikheyenkov, T.V. Khabarova “The Hall effect and its analogs” Phys. Usp. 58 446–454 (2015)

Methodological notes

V.Yu. Khomich, V.A. Shmakov “Mechanisms of direct laser nanostructuring of materials” Phys. Usp. 58 455–465 (2015)

Conferences and symposia. 110th anniversary of the birth of P.A. Cherenkov

“110th anniversary of the birth of P.A. Cherenkov (Scientific session of the Physical Sciences Division of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 17 December 2014)” Phys. Usp. 58 466–466 (2015)

Yu.A. Bashmakov “Cherenkov radiation: from discovery to RICH” Phys. Usp. 58 467–471 (2015)

S.G. Kadmensky “Cherenkov radiation as a serendipity phenomenon” Phys. Usp. 58 472–479 (2015)

S.P. Denisov “Use of Cherenkov counters in experiments at accelerators for particle identification” Phys. Usp. 58 480–485 (2015)

A.A. Petrukhin “Cherenkov water detector NEVOD” Phys. Usp. 58 486–494 (2015)

Ja.-A.M. Dzhilkibaev, G.V. Domogatsky, O.V. Suvorova “Cherenkov detectors for high energy neutrino astrophysics” Phys. Usp. 58 495–502 (2015)

A.F. Danilyuk, S.A. Kononov, E.A. Kravchenko, A.P. Onuchin “Aerogel Cherenkov detectors in colliding beam experiments” Phys. Usp. 58 503–511 (2015)

E.I. Malinovskii “Total absorption Cherenkov spectrometers” Phys. Usp. 58 512–515 (2015)

Yu.I. Maltseva, F.A. Emanov, A.V. Petrenko, V.G. Prisekin “Distributed beam loss monitor based on the Cherenkov effect in an optical fiber” Phys. Usp. 58 516–519 (2015)

Personalia

N.A. Vinokurov, N.S. Dikanskii, G.N. Kulipanov, P.V. Logachev, A.P. Onuchin, V.V. Parkhomchuk, V.A. Rubakov, A.N. Skrinskii, Yu.A. Tikhonov, Yu.M. Shatunov, B.A. Shvarts, S.I. Eidel’man “Aleksandr Evgenievich Bondar (on his 60th birthday)” Phys. Usp. 58 520–521 (2015)

Bibliography

E.V. Zakharova “New books on physics and related sciences” Phys. Usp. 58 522–523 (2015)

Physics news on the internet

Yu.N. Eroshenko “Physics news on the Internet (based on electronic preprints)” Phys. Usp. 58 524–525 (2015)

Reviews of topical problems

V.V. Zhuravlev “Analytical models of relativistic accretion disks” Phys. Usp. 58 527–555 (2015)

K.P. Zybin, V.A. Sirota “Stretching vortex filaments model and the grounds of statistical theory of turbulence” Phys. Usp. 58 556–573 (2015)

Physics of our days

A.V. Nedospasov “Gas rotation in discharges in a longitudinal magnetic field” Phys. Usp. 58 574–578 (2015)

Instruments and methods of investigation

M. Ganeva, P.V. Kashtanov, A.V. Kosarim, B.M. Smirnov, R. Hippler “Clusters as a diagnostics tool for gas flows” Phys. Usp. 58 579–588 (2015)

Conferences and symposia. 75th anniversary of IZMIRAN

“75th anniversary of the N V Pushkov Institute of Terrestrial Magnetism, Ionosphere and Radio Wave Propagation of the Russian Academy of Sciences (IZMIRAN) (Scientific session of the Physical Sciences Division of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 25 February 2015)” Phys. Usp. 58 589–589 (2015)

V.D. Kuznetsov “N V Pushkov Institute of Terrestrial Magnetism, Ionosphere and Radio Wave Propagation of the Russian Academy of Sciences (IZMIRAN) yesterday, today, tomorrow” Phys. Usp. 58 590–600 (2015)

D.D. Sokoloff “Problems of magnetic dynamo” Phys. Usp. 58 601–605 (2015)

A.A. Petrukovich, M.M. Mogilevsky, A.A. Chernyshov, D.R. Shklyar “Some aspects of magnetosphere ionosphere relations” Phys. Usp. 58 606–611 (2015)

V.V. Safargaleev, T.I. Sergienko, A.V. Safargaleev, A.L. Kotikov “Magnetic and optical measurements and signatures of reconnection in the cusp and vicinity” Phys. Usp. 58 612–620 (2015)

V.D. Kuznetsov “Space solar research: achievements and prospects” Phys. Usp. 58 621–629 (2015)

Physics news on the internet

Yu.N. Eroshenko “Physics news on the Internet (based on electronic preprints)” Phys. Usp. 58 630–631 (2015)

Reviews of topical problems

A.D. Filonenko “Radio emission of extensive air showers” Phys. Usp. 58 633–669 (2015)

G.N. Makarov “Low energy methods of molecular laser isotope separation” Phys. Usp. 58 670–700 (2015)

Physics of our days

I.A. Kotelnikov, V.T. Astrelin “Theory of plasma emitter of positive ions” Phys. Usp. 58 701–718 (2015)

Methodological notes

Yu.E. Kuzovlev “Why nature needs 1/f-noise” Phys. Usp. 58 719–729 (2015)

Physics news on the internet

Yu.N. Eroshenko “Physics news on the Internet (based on electronic preprints)” Phys. Usp. 58 730–731 (2015)

Reviews of topical problems

M.Yu. Kagan, V.A. Mitskan, M.M. Korovushkin “Anomalous superconductivity and superfluidity in repulsive fermion systems” Phys. Usp. 58 733–761 (2015)

Physics of our days

P.G. Kryukov “Femtosecond lasers for astrophysics” Phys. Usp. 58 762–771 (2015)

V.I. Dokuchaev, Yu.N. Eroshenko “Physical laboratory at the center of the Galaxy” Phys. Usp. 58 772–784 (2015)

V.M. Kuleshov, V.D. Mur, N.B. Narozhnyi, A.M. Fedotov, Yu.E. Lozovik, V.S. Popov “Coulomb problem for a Z>Z_cr” Phys. Usp. 58 785–791 (2015)

Instruments and methods of investigation

A.S. Bugaev, V.B. Kireev, E.P. Sheshin, A.Ju. Kolodyazhnyj “Cathodoluminescent light sources: status and prospects” Phys. Usp. 58 792–818 (2015)

Methodological notes

A.V. Shchagin “Fresnel coefficients for parametric X-ray (Cherenkov) radiation” Phys. Usp. 58 819–827 (2015)

Letters to the editors

G.B. Malykin, V.I. Pozdnyakova “Supplement to the paper "Quadratic Sagnac effect — the influence of the gravitational potential of the Coriolis force on the phase difference between the arms of a rotating Michelson interferometer (an explanation of D C Miller's experimental results, 1921—1926)" (Usp. Fiz. Nauk 185 431 (2015) [Phys. Usp. 58 398 (2015)])” Phys. Usp. 58 828–829 (2015)

Physics news on the internet

Yu.N. Eroshenko “Physics news on the Internet (based on electronic preprints)” Phys. Usp. 58 830–831 (2015)

Reviews of topical problems

E.V. Suvorov, I.A. Smirnova “X-ray diffraction imaging of defects in topography (microscopy) studies” Phys. Usp. 58 833–849 (2015)

N.A. Vinokurov, E.B. Levichev “Undulators and wigglers for production of radiation and other applications” Phys. Usp. 58 850–871 (2015)

Methodological notes

I.A. Sadovskyy “Reduction of the scattering matrix array” Phys. Usp. 58 872–876 (2015)

Conferences and symposia. 100th anniversary of the birth of E.M. Lifshitz

“100th anniversary of the birth of E M Lifshitz (Scientific session of the Physical Sciences Division of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 26 March 2015)” Phys. Usp. 58 877–877 (2015)

I.M. Khalatnikov, A.Yu. Kamenshchik “Stochastic cosmology, perturbation theories and Lifshitz gravity” Phys. Usp. 58 878–891 (2015)

E.I. Kats “Van der Waals, Casimir, and Lifshitz forces in soft matter” Phys. Usp. 58 892–896 (2015)

G.E. Volovik “Superfluids in rotation: Landau—Lifshitz vortex sheets vs Onsager—Feynman vortices” Phys. Usp. 58 897–905 (2015)

From the "Uspekhi Fizicheskikh Nauk" archive. 100th anniversary of the birth of E.M. Lifshitz

B.V. Deryaguin, I.I. Abrikosova, E.M. Lifshitz “Molecular attraction of condensed bodies” Phys. Usp. 58 906–924 (2015)

Letters to the editors. 100th anniversary of the birth of E.M. Lifshitz

N.P. Danilova “A note on the history of experimental and theoretical research into molecular attraction forces between solids” Phys. Usp. 58 925–926 (2015)

Personalia

S.S. Gershtein, S.P. Denisov, A.M. Zaitsev, S.V. Ivanov, V.A. Matveev, M.A. Mestvirishvili, V.A. Petrov, V.A. Rubakov, V.A. Sadovnichii, A.A. Slavnov, A.N. Skrinskii, Yu.A. Trutnev, N.E. Tyurin “In memory of Anatolii Alekseevich Logunov” Phys. Usp. 58 927–928 (2015)

Bibliography

E.V. Zakharova “New books on physics and related sciences” Phys. Usp. 58 929–930 (2015)

Physics news on the internet

Yu.N. Eroshenko “Physics news on the Internet (based on electronic preprints)” Phys. Usp. 58 931–932 (2015)

Reviews of topical problems

A.L. Klavsyuk, A.M. Saletsky “Formation and properties of metallic atomic contacts” Phys. Usp. 58 933–951 (2015)

I.G. Neizvestnyi, A.E. Klimov, V.N. Shumsky “Photon far-infrared and sub-millimeters array detectors” Phys. Usp. 58 952–962 (2015)

Physics of our days

V.V. Anisovich “Universality of hadron cross section at ultrahigh energies” Phys. Usp. 58 963–967 (2015)

Conferences and symposia

“What's new in magnetism (Scientific session of the Physical Sciences Division of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 27 May 2015)” Phys. Usp. 58 968–968 (2015)

A.M. Kalashnikova, A.V. Kimel, R.V. Pisarev “Ultrafast optomagnetism” Phys. Usp. 58 969–980 (2015)

A.P. Pyatakov, A.S. Sergeev, E.P. Nikolaeva, T.B. Kosykh, A.V. Nikolaev, K.A. Zvezdin, A.K. Zvezdin “Micromagnetism and topologic defects in magnetoelectric media” Phys. Usp. 58 981–992 (2015)

A.A. Mukhin, A.M. Kuzmenko, V.Yu. Ivanov, A.G. Pimenov, A.M. Shuvaev, V.E. Dziom “Dynamic magnetoelectric phenomena within electromagnons in rare-earth borate multiferroics” Phys. Usp. 58 993–1001 (2015)

S.A. Nikitov, D.V. Kalyabin, I.V. Lisenkov, A.N. Slavin, Yu.N. Barabanenkov, S.A. Osokin, A.V. Sadovnikov, E.N. Beginin, M.A. Morozova, Yu.P. Sharaevsky, Yu.A. Filimonov, Yu.V. Khivintsev, S.L. Vysotsky, V.K. Sakharov, E.S. Pavlov “Magnonics: a new research area in spintronics and spin wave electronics” Phys. Usp. 58 1002–1028 (2015)

Physics news on the internet

Yu.N. Eroshenko “Physics news on the Internet (based on electronic preprints)” Phys. Usp. 58 1029–1030 (2015)

Nobel lectures in physics

“Here, at last!” Phys. Usp. 58 (10) (2015)

F. Englert “The BEH mechanism and its scalar boson” Phys. Usp. 58 (10) (2015)

P.W. Higgs “Evading the Goldstone theorem” Phys. Usp. 58 (10) (2015)

From the history of physics

P. Higgs “Prehistory of the Higgs boson” Phys. Usp. 58 (10) (2015)

Reviews of topical problems

D.N. Razdoburdin, V.V. Zhuravlev “Transient dynamics of perturbations in astrophysical disks” Phys. Usp. 58 1031–1058 (2015)

V.L. Tsymbalenko “Amazing growth of helium crystal facets” Phys. Usp. 58 1059–1073 (2015)

A.P. Serebrov “Fundamental interactions involving neutrons and neutrinos: reactor-based studies led by the Petersburg Nuclear Physics Institute (National Research Center "Kurchatov Institute") [PNPI (NRC KI)]” Phys. Usp. 58 1074–1094 (2015)

Instruments and methods of investigation

A.S. Pirozhkov, E.N. Ragozin “Aperiodic multilayer structures in soft X-ray optics” Phys. Usp. 58 1095–1105 (2015)

Methodological notes

Yu.Kh. Vekilov, O.M. Krasil’nikov, A.V. Lugovskoy “Elastic properties of solids at high pressure” Phys. Usp. 58 1106–1114 (2015)

R.I. Khrapko “Gravitational mass of the photons” Phys. Usp. 58 1115–1117 (2015)

V.I. Ritus “Lagrange equations of motion of particles and photons in the Schwarzschild field” Phys. Usp. 58 1118–1123 (2015)

Bibliography

V.G. Shamaev, A.B. Gorshkov “Problems of information support in scientific research” Phys. Usp. 58 1124–1129 (2015)

Physics news on the internet

Yu.N. Eroshenko “Physics news on the Internet (based on electronic preprints)” Phys. Usp. 58 1130–1131 (2015)

Reviews of topical problems

E.E. Boos, O. Brandt, D. Denisov, S.P. Denisov, P. Grannis “The top quark (20 years after the discovery)” Phys. Usp. 58 1133–1158 (2015)

P.I. Arseev “On the nonequilibrium diagram technique: derivation, some features and applications” Phys. Usp. 58 1159–1205 (2015)

Physics of our days

G.S. Golitsyn “Galaxy clusters, similarity parameters and ratios between measurable characteristics” Phys. Usp. 58 1206–1214 (2015)

Methodological notes

N.A. Miskinova, B.N. Shvilkin “On the penetration of a plasmoid through glass” Phys. Usp. 58 1215–1217 (2015)

Letters to the editors

V.F. Zhuravlev “Once more on the dynamics of the rattleback (comment on "Strange attractors in rattleback dynamics" by A.V. Borisov and I.S. Mamaev [Usp. Fiz. Nauk 173 407 (2003); Phys. Usp. 46 393 (2003)] and "Nonlinear dynamics of the rattleback: a nonholonomic model" by A.V. Borisov, A.O. Kazakov, S.P. Kuznetsov [Usp. Fiz. Nauk 184 493 (2014); Phys. Usp. 57 453 (2014)])” Phys. Usp. 58 1218–1219 (2015)

A.V. Borisov, I.S. Mamaev “Notes on new friction models and nonholonomic mechanics” Phys. Usp. 58 1220–1222 (2015)

S.P. Kuznetsov “On the validity of nonholonomic model of the rattleback” Phys. Usp. 58 1223–1224 (2015)

Personalia

M.B. Voloshin, M.I. Vysotskii, S.S. Gershtein, S.I. Godunov, M.V. Danilov, A.D. Dolgov, B.L. Ioffe, A.Yu. Morozov, V.A. Novikov, L.P. Pitaevskii, V.A. Rubakov, V.E. Fortov “In memory of Lev Borisovich Okun” Phys. Usp. 58 1225–1227 (2015)

Bibliography

E.V. Zakharova “New books on physics and related sciences” Phys. Usp. 58 1228–1229 (2015)

Physics news on the internet

Yu.N. Eroshenko “Physics news on the Internet (based on electronic preprints)” Phys. Usp. 58 1230–1231 (2015)