From the ediorial board

V.A. Rubakov, M.S. Aksenteva “On the contest "Best reviews and articles published in Physics—Uspekhi journal in 2015"” Phys. Usp. 60 1–2 (2017)

Reviews of topical problems

A.V. Zasov, A.S. Saburova, A.V. Khoperskov, S.A. Khoperskov “Dark matter in galaxies” Phys. Usp. 60 3–39 (2017)

I.V. Galaktionov “Search for antimatter and dark matter, precision studies of the cosmic rays fluxes on the international space station. AMS experiment. Results of four year exposure” Phys. Usp. 60 40–57 (2017)

P.A. Alekseev “Neutron spectroscopy and strongly correlated electrons: a view from the inside” Phys. Usp. 60 58–90 (2017)

Instruments and methods of investigation

N.N. Aruev “The application of dynamic mass spectrometers for investigations in the field of thermonuclear synthesis” Phys. Usp. 60 91–107 (2017)

Methodological notes

V.V. Mayer, E.I. Varaksina, V.A. Saranin “A drop jumps to weightlessness: a lecture demo” Phys. Usp. 60 108–113 (2017)

Bibliography

V.N. Ryzhov “A review of an anniversary book on the theory of the Berezinskii—Kosterlitz—Thouless transition — a book which proved to be a precursor of the 2016 Nobel Prize in physics” Phys. Usp. 60 114–118 (2017)

Physics news on the internet

Yu.N. Eroshenko “Physics news on the Internet (based on electronic preprints)” Phys. Usp. 60 119–120 (2017)

Reviews of topical problems

V.P. Mineev “Superconductivity in uranium ferromagnets” Phys. Usp. 60 121–148 (2017)

A.A. Ionin, S.I. Kudryashov, A.A. Samokhin “Material surface ablation produced by ultrashort laser pulses” Phys. Usp. 60 149–160 (2017)

G.F. Novikov, M.V. Gapanovich “Third generation Cu-In-Ga-(S,-Se) based solar inverters” Phys. Usp. 60 161–178 (2017)

Instruments and methods of investigation

A.K. Rebrov “Possibilities of gas phase synthesis of diamond structures from mixtures of hydrogen and hydrocarbons” Phys. Usp. 60 179–186 (2017)

V.V. Lider “X-ray microscopy” Phys. Usp. 60 187–203 (2017)

I.V. Antonova “2D printing technologies using graphene based materials” Phys. Usp. 60 204–218 (2017)

Letters to the editors

Yu.N. Korystov “Life originated as a genetic code (contribution to the discussion of the paper by G.R. Ivanitskii "21st century: what is life from the perspective of physics" [Usp. Fiz. Nauk. 180 337 (2010); Phys. Usp. 53 327 (2010); Usp. Fiz. Nauk. 182 1235 (2012); Phys. Usp. 55 1152 (2012); Usp. Fiz. Nauk 182 1238 (2012); Phys. Usp. 55 1155 (2012)])” Phys. Usp. 60 219–224 (2017)

Physics news on the internet

Yu.N. Eroshenko “Physics news on the Internet (based on electronic preprints)” Phys. Usp. 60 225–226 (2017)

Reviews of topical problems

G.N. Makarov “Laser IR fragmentation of molecular clusters: the role of channels for energy input and relaxation, influence of surroundings, dynamics of fragmentation” Phys. Usp. 60 227–258 (2017)

D.V. Kazantsev, E.V. Kuznetsov, S.V. Timofeev, A.V. Shelaev, E.A. Kazantseva “Apertureless near-field optical microscopy” Phys. Usp. 60 259–275 (2017)

R.A. Andrievski “High-melting point compounds: new approaches and new results” Phys. Usp. 60 276–289 (2017)

Physics of our days

L.V. Ksanfomality “30 years of the Vega mission: Comparison of some properties of 1P/Halley and 67P/Churyumov—Gerasimenko comets” Phys. Usp. 60 290–304 (2017)

Methodological notes

V.I. Alshits, E.V. Darinskaya, M.V. Koldaeva, R.K. Kotowski, E.A. Petrzhik, P. Tronczyk “Dislocation kinetics in nonmagnetic crystals: a look through a magnetic window” Phys. Usp. 60 305–318 (2017)

From the history of physics

A.V. Guglielmi “Omori's law: a note on the history of geophysics” Phys. Usp. 60 319–324 (2017)

Letters to the editors

A.V. Belinsky, V.B. Lapshin “The uncertainty principle and measurement accuracy” Phys. Usp. 60 325–326 (2017)

Personalia

“In memory of Spartak Timofeevich Belyaev” Phys. Usp. 60 327–329 (2017)

Physics news on the internet

Yu.N. Eroshenko “Physics news on the Internet (based on electronic preprints)” Phys. Usp. 60 330–331 (2017)

Reviews of topical problems

I.M. Dremin “Unexpected interaction properties between high energy protons” Phys. Usp. 60 333–344 (2017)

V.V. Kocharovsky, V.V. Zheleznyakov, E.R. Kocharovskaya, V.V. Kocharovsky “Superradiance: the principles of generation and implementation in lasers” Phys. Usp. 60 345–384 (2017)

S.I. Vedeneev “Quantum oscillations in three-dimensional topological insulators” Phys. Usp. 60 385–401 (2017)

From the current literature

K.V. Mitsen, O.M. Ivanenko “Superconducting phase diagrams of cuprates and pnictides as a key to understanding the HTSC mechanism” Phys. Usp. 60 402–411 (2017)

On the 100th anniversary of the birth of V.L. Ginzburg. Conferences and symposia

“100th anniversary of the birth of V.L. Ginzburg (Scientific session of the Physical Sciences Division of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 5 October 2016)” Phys. Usp. 60 412–412 (2017)

V.I. Ritus “V.L. Ginzburg and the Atomic Project” Phys. Usp. 60 413–418 (2017)

T.E. Kuzmicheva, A.V. Muratov, S.A. Kuzmichev, A.V. Sadakov, Yu.A. Aleshenko, V.A. Vlasenko, V.P. Martovitsky, K.S. Pervakov, Yu.F. Eltsev, V.M. Pudalov “On the structure of the superconducting order parameter in high-temperature Fe-based superconductors” Phys. Usp. 60 419–429 (2017)

Personalia

A.F. Andreev, G. Boebinger, G.E. Volovik, I.E. Dzyaloshinskii, S.V. Iordanskii, V.P. Mineev, D. Pines, L.P. Pitaevskii, V.L. Pokrovskii, G.B. Teitel’baum, I.M. Khalatnikov, G.M. Eliashberg “In memory of Lev Petrovich Gor'kov” Phys. Usp. 60 430–431 (2017)

Physics news on the internet

Ю.Н. Ерошенко “Physics news on the Internet (based on electronic preprints)” Phys. Usp. 60 432–433 (2017)

Announcement

“Contents of the Ginzburg centenary issues of the "Uspekhi Fizicheskikh Nauk" ("Physics—Uspekhi") journal” Phys. Usp. 60 434–434 (2017)

Reviews of topical problems

F.F. Komarov “Nano- and microstructuring of solids by swift heavy ions” Phys. Usp. 60 435–471 (2017)

I.R. Stakhovsky “Scale invariance of shallow seismicity and the prognostic signs of earthquakes” Phys. Usp. 60 472–489 (2017)

Physics of our days

G.I. Kanel, E.B. Zaretsky, S.V. Razorenov, S.I. Ashitkov, V.E. Fortov “Unusual plasticity and strength of metals at ultra-short load durations” Phys. Usp. 60 490–508 (2017)

Instruments and methods of investigation

A.A. Ivanov, V.V. Prikhodko “Gas dynamic trap: experimental results and future prospects” Phys. Usp. 60 509–533 (2017)

Personalia

V.A. Berezin, D.S. Gorbunov, A.D. Dolgov, L.V. Kravchuk, V.A. Matveev, V.A. Rubakov, D.V. Semikoz, A.A. Starobinskii, P.G. Tinyakov, S.V. Troitskii, M.E. Shaposhnikov, B.E. Shtern “Igor Ivanovich Tkachev (on his 60th birthday)” Phys. Usp. 60 534–535 (2017)

Physics news on the internet

Yu.N. Eroshenko “Physics news on the Internet (based on electronic preprints)” Phys. Usp. 60 536–537 (2017)

Reviews of topical problems

E.A. Ekimov, M.V. Kondrin “Vacancy-impurity centers in diamond: perspectives of synthesis and applications” Phys. Usp. 60 539–558 (2017)

G.V. Dedkov, A.A. Kyasov “Fluctuation-electromagnetic interaction under dynamic and thermal nonequilibrium conditions” Phys. Usp. 60 559–585 (2017)

Instruments and methods of investigation

A.D. Pogrebnjak, A.A. Bagdasaryan, A. Pshyk, K. Dyadyura “Adaptive multicomponent nanocomposite coatings in surface engineering” Phys. Usp. 60 586–607 (2017)

From the current literature

V.Yu. Khomich, V.A. Yamshchikov “Electrohydrodynamic flow for the active control of gas flows” Phys. Usp. 60 608–620 (2017)

Methodological notes

E.D. Trifonov “On the spin-statistics theorem” Phys. Usp. 60 621–622 (2017)

L.A. Maksimov, A.V. Mikheyenkov, T.V. Khabarova “On nondiagonal cross transport phenomena in a magnetic field” Phys. Usp. 60 623–627 (2017)

From the history of physics

V.S. Zapasskii, G.G. Kozlov “Evolution in the optical detection of magnetization” Phys. Usp. 60 628–637 (2017)

Personalia

A.F. Andreev, A.I. Buzdin, A.A. Varlamov, Yu.Kh. Vekilov, Yu.M. Galperin, I.E. Dzyaloshinskii, Yu.M. Kagan, D.V. Livanov, L.P. Pitaevskii, E.I. Rashba, L.A. Falkovsky, D.E. Khmel’nitskii “In memory of Aleksei Alekseevich Abrikosov” Phys. Usp. 60 638–639 (2017)

Physics news on the internet

Yu.N. Eroshenko “Physics news on the Internet (based on electronic preprints)” Phys. Usp. 60 640–641 (2017)

Reviews of topical problems

M.K. Volkov, A.B. Arbuzov “Meson production processes in electron—positron collisions and tau lepton decays within the extended Nambu—Jona-Lasinio model” Phys. Usp. 60 643–666 (2017)

Yu.S. Kalashnikova, A.V. Nefed’ev, J.E.F.T. Ribeiro “Chiral symmetry and the properties of hadrons in the Generalized Nambu—Jona-Lasinio model” Phys. Usp. 60 667–693 (2017)

O.V. Maslennikov, V.I. Nekorkin “Adaptive dynamical networks” Phys. Usp. 60 694–704 (2017)

G.R. Ivanitskii “The self-organizing dynamic stability of far-from-equilibrium biological systems” Phys. Usp. 60 705–730 (2017)

Physics of our days

V.T. Dolgopolov “Quantum melting of a two-dimensional Wigner crystal” Phys. Usp. 60 731–742 (2017)

Personalia

B.M. Bolotovsky, M.A. Vasiliev, B.L. Voronov, A.V. Gurevich, K.P. Zybin, N.S. Kardashev, A.I. Nikishov, M.A. Solov’ev, S.M. Stishov, I.V. Tyutin, V.E. Fortov, A.E. Shabad “Vladimir Ivanovich Ritus (on his ninetieth birthday)” Phys. Usp. 60 743–744 (2017)

Physics news on the internet

Ю.Н. Ерошенко “Physics news on the Internet (based on electronic preprints)” Phys. Usp. 60 745–746 (2017)

Reviews of topical problems

V.Yu. Irkhin “Unusual magnetism of the Kondo lattice” Phys. Usp. 60 747–761 (2017)

V.V. Prudnikov, P.V. Prudnikov, M.V. Mamonova “Nonequilibrium critical behavior of model statistical systems and methods for the description of its features” Phys. Usp. 60 762–797 (2017)

Physics of our days

E.P. Kurbatov, A.G. Zhilkin, D.V. Bisikalo “Modified magnetohydrodynamics model including wave turbulence: astrophysical applications” Phys. Usp. 60 798–817 (2017)

Methodological notes

N.N. Rosanov “Antilaser: resonance absorption mode or coherent perfect absorption?” Phys. Usp. 60 818–821 (2017)

Conferences and symposia

“The detection of gravitational waves as the beginning of gravitational wave astronomy (Scientific session of the Physical Sciences Division of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 2 November 2016)” Phys. Usp. 60 822–822 (2017)

D.H. Reitze “The first detections of gravitational waves emitted from binary black hole mergers” Phys. Usp. 60 823–829 (2017)

V.N. Rudenko “Gravitational-wave experiment in Russia” Phys. Usp. 60 830–842 (2017)

G.S. Bisnovatyi-Kogan, S.G. Moiseenko “Gravitational waves and core-collapse supernovae” Phys. Usp. 60 843–850 (2017)

Bibliography

E.V. Zakharova “New books on physics and related sciences” Phys. Usp. 60 851–853 (2017)

Physics news on the internet

Yu.N. Eroshenko “Physics news on the Internet (based on electronic preprints)” Phys. Usp. 60 854–856 (2017)

Reviews of topical problems

V.N. Ryzhov, E.E. Tareyeva, Yu.D. Fomin, E.N. Tsiok “Berezinskii—Kosterlitz—Thouless transition and two-dimensional melting” Phys. Usp. 60 857–885 (2017)

A.N. Utyuzh, A.V. Mikheyenkov “Hydrogen and its compounds under extreme pressure” Phys. Usp. 60 886–901 (2017)

V.A. Gritsenko “Hot electrons in silicon oxide” Phys. Usp. 60 902–910 (2017)

Instruments and methods of investigation

V.G. Lukin, O.G. Khvostenko “Negative ion adsorption by the ion source surface as a factor influencing ion lifetime measurements” Phys. Usp. 60 911–930 (2017)

From the current literature

A.V. Borisov, A.A. Kilin, Yu.L. Karavaev “On the retrograde motion of a rolling disk” Phys. Usp. 60 931–934 (2017)

Methodological notes

I.N. Toptygin “Quantum description of a field in macroscopic electrodynamics and photon properties in transparent media” Phys. Usp. 60 935–947 (2017)

Conferences and symposia

“Old and new in the physics of phase transitions (Scientific session of the Physical Sciences Division of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 21 December 2016)” Phys. Usp. 60 948–948 (2017)

E.I. Kats “Nontraditional phase transitions in liquid crystals” Phys. Usp. 60 949–953 (2017)

V.V. Brazhkin “Phase transformations in liquids and the liquid—gas transition in fluids at supercritical pressures” Phys. Usp. 60 954–957 (2017)

Physics news on the internet

Yu.N. Eroshenko “Physics news on the Internet (based on electronic preprints)” Phys. Usp. 60 958–959 (2017)

Reviews of topical problems

Yu.A. Shchekinov, V.N. Lukash, E.V. Mikheeva, S.V. Pilipenko “Interstellar and intergalactic gas in the far IR and submillimeter spectral ranges” Phys. Usp. 60 961–993 (2017)

D.A. Dolgolenko, Yu.A. Muromkin “On separation of mixtures of chemical elements in plasma” Phys. Usp. 60 994–1017 (2017)

Methodological notes

A.G. Kyurkchan “About recognition of mirror-like objects” Phys. Usp. 60 1018–1024 (2017)

Z.G. Bazhanova, V.V. Roizen, A.R. Oganov “High-pressure behavior of the Fe—S system and composition of the Earth's inner core” Phys. Usp. 60 1025–1032 (2017)

Conferences and symposia

“Modern problems of ultra-high brightness electron beam photoinjectors (Scientific session of the Physical Sciences Division of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 1 March 2017)” Phys. Usp. 60 1033–1033 (2017)

N.A. Vinokurov, A.M. Barnyakov, V.N. Volkov, E.I. Kolobanov, G.I. Kuznetsov, G.Ya. Kurkin, A.E. Levichev, P.V. Logachev, D.A. Nikiforov, V.M. Petrov, D.A. Starostenko, A.G. Tribendis “Electron guns at the Budker Institute of Nuclear Physics SB RAS: prospects for the use of photocathodes with nanosecond and subpicosecond laser drivers” Phys. Usp. 60 1034–1038 (2017)

S.Yu. Mironov, A.V. Andrianov, E.I. Gacheva, V.V. Zelenogorsky, A.K. Potemkin, E.A. Khazanov, P. Boonpornprasert, M. Gross, J.D. Good, I. Isaev, D. Kalantaryan, T. Kozak, M. Krasilnikov, H. Qian, X. Li, O. Lishilin, D. Melkumyan, A. Oppelt, Y. Renier, T. Rublack, M. Felber, H. Huck, Y.L. Chen, F. Stephan “Spatio-temporal shaping of photocathode laser pulses for linear electron accelerators” Phys. Usp. 60 1039–1050 (2017)

N.I. Balalykin, V.F. Minashkin, M.A. Nozdrin, G.D. Shirkov, V.V. Zelenogorskii, E.I. Gacheva, A.K. Poteomkin, J. Huran “Electron gun with a transmission photocathode for the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research photoinjector” Phys. Usp. 60 1051–1058 (2017)

Personalia

M.S. Aksenteva, S.N. Gurbatov, A.G. Litvak, V.Ya. Panchenko, V.A. Rubakov, V.A. Sadovnichii, A.M. Sergeev, A.L. Sobisevich, N.N. Sysoev, A.R. Khokhlov, E.V. Chuprunov, I.A. Shcherbakov “Oleg Vladimirovich Rudenko (on his 70th birthday)” Phys. Usp. 60 1059–1061 (2017)

Physics news on the internet

Yu.N. Eroshenko “Physics news on the Internet (based on electronic preprints)” Phys. Usp. 60 1062–1063 (2017)

From the ediorial board

“In memory of Leonid Veniaminovich Keldysh” Phys. Usp. 60 1065–1066 (2017)

In memory of Leonid Veniaminovich Keldysh. Reviews of topical problems

P.I. Arseev, V.N. Mantsevich, N.S. Maslova, V.I. Panov “Tunneling features in semiconductor nanostructures” Phys. Usp. 60 1067–1086 (2017)

A.M. Zheltikov “Keldysh photoionization theory: through the barriers” Phys. Usp. 60 1087–1120 (2017)

S.V. Streltsov, D.I. Khomskii “Orbital physics in transition metal compounds: new trends” Phys. Usp. 60 1121–1146 (2017)

N.N. Sibeldin “Electron-hole liquid in semiconductors and low-dimensional structures” Phys. Usp. 60 1147–1179 (2017)

In memory of Leonid Veniaminovich Keldysh. From the archive

L.V. Keldysh “Coherent states of excitons” Phys. Usp. 60 1180–1186 (2017)

L.V. Keldysh “Multiphoton ionization by a very short pulse” Phys. Usp. 60 1187–1193 (2017)

Physics news on the internet

Yu.N. Eroshenko “Physics news on the Internet (based on electronic preprints)” Phys. Usp. 60 1194–1196 (2017)

Reviews of topical problems

A.A. Balakin, G.M. Fraiman “Electron—ion collisions in strong electromagnetic fields” Phys. Usp. 60 1197–1235 (2017)

B.M. Smirnov “Metal nanostructures: from clusters to nanocatalysis and sensors” Phys. Usp. 60 1236–1267 (2017)

Physics of our days

S.M. Stishov, A.E. Petrova “Helical itinerant magnet MnSi: magnetic phase transition” Phys. Usp. 60 1268–1276 (2017)

Instruments and methods of investigation

A.B. Aleksandrov, M.S. Vladymyrov, V.I. Galkin, L.A. Goncharova, V.M. Grachev, S.G. Vasina, N.S. Konovalova, A.A. Malovichko, A.K. Managadze, N.M. Okat’eva, N.G. Polukhina, T.M. Roganova, N.I. Starkov, V.E. Tioukov, M.M. Chernyavsky, T.V. Shchedrina “Muon radiography method for fundamental and applied research” Phys. Usp. 60 1277–1293 (2017)

Methodological notes

V.S. Malyshevsky “Is it possible to measure the electromagnetic radiation of an instantly started charge?” Phys. Usp. 60 1294–1301 (2017)

Personalia

S.S. Gershtein, S.V. Ivanov, R.I. Il’kaev, A.S. Koroteev, A.G. Litvak, V.P. Neznamov, Yu.T. Oganessyan, V.A. Rubakov, G.N. Rykovanov, A.M. Sergeev, I.D. Spassky, I.A. Shcherbakov “Yurii Alekseevich Trutnev (on his 90th birthday)” Phys. Usp. 60 1302–1303 (2017)

A.F. Andreev, N.W. Ashcroft, V.V. Brazhkin, R. Janlo, Yu.M. Kagan, O.N. Krokhin, V.A. Matveev, V.I. Ritus, I. Silvera, R.A. Suris, V.B. Timofeev, R.J. Hemley “Sergei Mikhailovich Stishov (on his 80th birthday)” Phys. Usp. 60 1304–1305 (2017)

A.A. Belavin, M.I. Vysotsky, S.S. Gershtein, V.I. Zakharov, B.L. Ioffe, D.I. Kazakov, V.T. Kim, V.A. Matveev, A.M. Polyakov, V.A. Rubakov, A.A. Slavnov, V.S. Fadin “In memory of Lev Nikolaevich Lipatov” Phys. Usp. 60 1306–1307 (2017)

Bibliography

E.V. Zakharova “New books on physics and related sciences” Phys. Usp. 60 1308–1309 (2017)

Physics news on the internet

Yu.N. Eroshenko “Physics news on the Internet (based on electronic preprints)” Phys. Usp. 60 1310–1311 (2017)