Announcement

“Forum "Uspekhi-2021"” Phys. Usp. 64 1–2 (2021)

Reviews of topical problems

V.M. Pudalov “Measurements of the magnetic properties of conduction electrons” Phys. Usp. 64 3–27 (2021)

K.V. Larionov, P.B. Sorokin “Investigation of atomically thin films: state of the art” Phys. Usp. 64 28–47 (2021)

Physics of our days

A.M. Kamchatnov “Gurevich—Pitaevskii problem and its development” Phys. Usp. 64 48–82 (2021)

Instruments and methods of investigation

A.I. Protsenko, A.E. Blagov, Yu.V. Pisarevskii, A.V. Rogachev, A.V. Targonsky, A.L. Trigub, I.A. Eliovich, S.N. Yakunin, M.V. Kovalchuk “QEXAFS method implementation using adaptive X-ray optical elements” Phys. Usp. 64 83–87 (2021)

Methodological notes

A.S. Trushechkin, E.O. Kiktenko, D.A. Kronberg, A.K. Fedorov “Security of the decoy state method for quantum key distribution” Phys. Usp. 64 88–102 (2021)

Personalia

V.E. Zakharov, L.M. Zelenyi, R.I. Il’kaev, G.A. Mesyats, L.P. Pitaevskii, V.A. Rubakov, O.V. Rudenko, G.N. Rykovanov, A.M. Sergeev, Yu.S. Solomonov, B.Yu. Sharkov, I.A. Shcherbakov “In memory of Vladimir Evgen'evich Fortov” Phys. Usp. 64 103–105 (2021)

Physics news on the internet

Yu.N. Eroshenko “Physics news on the Internet (based on electronic preprints)” Phys. Usp. 64 106–107 (2021)

Reviews of topical problems

A.P. Kryukov, V.Yu. Levashov, V.V. Zhakhovskii, S.I. Anisimov “Heat and mass transfer at condensate—vapor interfaces” Phys. Usp. 64 109–140 (2021)

B.S. Ishkhanov, I.M. Kapitonov “Giant dipole resonance of atomic nuclei. Prediction, discovery, and research” Phys. Usp. 64 141–156 (2021)

N.P. Malomuzh, K.S. Shakun “Collective contributions to self-diffusion in liquids” Phys. Usp. 64 157–174 (2021)

Physics of our days

M.V. Sadovskii “Planckian relaxation delusion in metals” Phys. Usp. 64 175–190 (2021)

Instruments and methods of investigation

E.A. Sosnin, N.Yu. Babaeva, V.Yu. Kozhevnikov, A.V. Kozyrev, G.V. Naidis, V.A. Panarin, V.S. Skakun, V.F. Tarasenko “Modeling of transient luminous events in Earth's middle atmosphere with apokamp discharge” Phys. Usp. 64 191–210 (2021)

Personalia

A.F. Andreev, Yu.Yu. Balega, A.V. Gaponov-Grekhov, G.G. Denisov, L.M. Zelenyi, V.V. Kocharovskii, A.G. Litvak, E.A. Mareev, A.M. Sergeev, R.A. Sunyaev, I.E. Trümper, A.M. Cherepashchuk “Vladimir Vasil'evich Zheleznyakov (on his 90th birthday)” Phys. Usp. 64 211–213 (2021)

A.F. Andreev, S.A. Brazovskii, G.E. Volovik, E.I. Kats, P.S. Kondratenko, N.M. Kreines, V.P. Mineev, S.P. Novikov, S.P. Obukhov, L.P. Pitaevskii, D.E. Khmel’nitskii, G.M. Eliashberg “Igor Ekhiel'evich Dzyaloshinskii (on his 90th birthday)” Phys. Usp. 64 214–215 (2021)

Physics news on the internet

Yu.N. Eroshenko “Physics news on the Internet (based on electronic preprints)” Phys. Usp. 64 216–217 (2021)

Reviews of topical problems

D.A. Trunin “Pedagogical introduction to the Sachdev—Ye—Kitaev model and two-dimensional dilaton gravity” Phys. Usp. 64 219–252 (2021)

A.D. Pogrebnyak, M.A. Lisovenko, A. Turlybekuly, V.V. Buranich “Protective coatings with nanoscale multilayer architecture: current state and main trends” Phys. Usp. 64 253–279 (2021)

V.P. Lukin “Outer scale of turbulence and its influence on fluctuations of optical waves” Phys. Usp. 64 280–303 (2021)

Instruments and methods of investigation

K.V. Zhukovsky “Undulator and free-electron laser radiation with field harmonics and off-axis effects taken into account analytically” Phys. Usp. 64 304–316 (2021)

Personalia

Yu.Yu. Balega, E.E. Boos, L.M. Zelenyi, V.V. Kalegaev, L.A. Kuzmichev, L.I. Miroshnichenko, A.A. Petrukovich, A.A. Petrukhin, V.V. Radchenko, V.I. Savrin, S.I. Svertilov, Yu.I. Stozhkov “In memory of Mikhail Igorevich Panasyuk” Phys. Usp. 64 317–318 (2021)

P.I. Arseev, A.A. Gorbatsevich, E.I. Demikhov, V.V. Kveder, N.N. Kolachevsky, Z.F. Krasil’nik, O.N. Krokhin, I.V. Kukushkin, G.A. Mesyats, R.A. Suris, V.B. Timofeev, I.A. Shcherbakov “In memory of Nikolai Nikolaevich Sibeldin” Phys. Usp. 64 319–320 (2021)

Physics news on the internet

Yu.N. Eroshenko “Physics news on the Internet (based on electronic preprints)” Phys. Usp. 64 321–323 (2021)

Reviews of topical problems

R.V. Jolos, E.A. Kolganova “Phase transitions in atomic nuclei” Phys. Usp. 64 325–343 (2021)

M.M. Markina, P.S. Berdonosov, V.A. Dolgikh, K.V. Zakharov, E.S. Kuznetsova, A.N. Vasil’ev “Francisites as new geometrically frustrated quasi-two-dimensional magnets” Phys. Usp. 64 344–356 (2021)

G.M. Zinovjev, A.M. Snigirev “Multiparton distribution functions in quantum chromodynamics” Phys. Usp. 64 357–369 (2021)

Physics of our days

A.M. Zheltikov “In search of lost time: attosecond physics, petahertz optoelectronics, and quantum speed limit” Phys. Usp. 64 370–385 (2021)

Instruments and methods of investigation

I.D. Novikov, S.F. Likhachev, Yu.A. Shchekinov, A.S. Andrianov, A.M. Baryshev, A.I. Vasyunin, D.Z. Wiebe, T. de Graauw, A.G. Doroshkevich, I.I. Zinchenko, N.S. Kardashev, V.I. Kostenko, T.I. Larchenkova, L.N. Likhacheva, A.O. Lyakhovets, D.I. Novikov, S.V. Pilipenko, A.F. Punanova, A.G. Rudnitsky, A.V. Smirnov, V.I. Shematovich “Objectives of the Millimetron Space Observatory science program and technical capabilities of its realization” Phys. Usp. 64 386–419 (2021)

Personalia

E.B. Aleksandrov, A.F. Andreev, M.V. Arkhipov, V.E. Zakharov, L.M. Zelenyi, S.V. Ivanov, E.L. Ivchenko, L.P. Pitaevskii, M.V. Sadovskii, R.A. Suris, A.M. Shalagin, I.A. Shcherbakov “Nikolai Nikolaevich Rosanov (on his 80th birthday)” Phys. Usp. 64 420–421 (2021)

I.S. Aranson, A.V. Gaponov-Grekhov, V.E. Zakharov, V.A. Zverev, E.A. Kuznetsov, A.G. Litvak, V.I. Nekorkin, A.S. Pikovsky, O.V. Rudenko, A.M. Sergeev, Ya.G. Sinai, L.Sh. Tsimring “Mikhail Izrailevich Rabinovich (on his 80th birthday)” Phys. Usp. 64 422–424 (2021)

Physics news on the internet

Yu.N. Eroshenko “Physics news on the Internet (based on electronic preprints)” Phys. Usp. 64 425–426 (2021)

100th anniversary of the birth of Andrei Dmitrievich Sakharov

B.L. Altshuler “Andrei Sakharov's research work and modern physics” Phys. Usp. 64 427–451 (2021)

Reviews of topical problems

A.V. Guglielmi, A.S. Potapov “Frequency-modulated ULF waves in near-Earth space” Phys. Usp. 64 452–467 (2021)

Physics of our days

V.I. Zhukova, A.V. Nefediev, P.N. Pakhlov, S.I. Eidel’man “Super-factory of bottomed hadrons Belle II” Phys. Usp. 64 468–494 (2021)

Instruments and methods of investigation

E.N. Ragozin, E.A. Vishnyakov, A.O. Kolesnikov, A.S. Pirozhkov, A.N. Shatokhin “Soft X-ray spectrometers based on aperiodic reflection gratings and their application” Phys. Usp. 64 495–514 (2021)

Methodological notes

G.S. Bisnovatyi-Kogan, I.A. Kondratyev “Free electron gas and electron—positron pair equilibrium in a magnetic field” Phys. Usp. 64 515–528 (2021)

Bibliography

E.V. Zakharova “New books on physics and related sciences” Phys. Usp. 64 529–531 (2021)

Physics news on the internet

Yu.N. Eroshenko “Physics news on the Internet (based on electronic preprints)” Phys. Usp. 64 532–533 (2021)

Reviews of topical problems

E.D. Eidelman “Thermoelectric effect and thermoelectric generator based on carbon nanostructures: achievements and prospects” Phys. Usp. 64 535–557 (2021)

L.M. Martyushev “Мaximum entropy production principle: history and current status” Phys. Usp. 64 558–583 (2021)

A.E. Hramov, N.S. Frolov, V.A. Maksimenko, S.A. Kurkin, V.B. Kazantsev, A.N. Pisarchik “Functional networks of the brain: from connectivity restoration to dynamic integration” Phys. Usp. 64 584–616 (2021)

Methodological notes

I.M. Arbekov, S.N. Molotkov “Extraction of quantum randomness” Phys. Usp. 64 617–634 (2021)

Bibliography

M.S. Aksenteva, E.V. Zakharova “New books on physics and related sciences” Phys. Usp. 64 635–637 (2021)

Physics news on the internet

Yu.N. Eroshenko “Physics news on the Internet (based on electronic preprints)” Phys. Usp. 64 638–639 (2021)

Reviews of topical problems

V.V. Val’kov, D.M. Dzebisashvili, M.M. Korovushkin, A.F. Barabanov “Spin-polaron concept in the theory of normal and superconducting states of cuprates” Phys. Usp. 64 641–670 (2021)

A.G. Syromyatnikov, S.V. Kolesnikov, A.M. Saletsky, A.L. Klavsyuk “Formation and properties of metallic atomic chains and wires” Phys. Usp. 64 671–701 (2021)

A.M. Balagurov, I.S. Golovin “Neutron scattering in studies of Fe-based functional alloys (Fe—Ga, Fe—Al)” Phys. Usp. 64 702–721 (2021)

Instruments and methods of investigation

V.M. Petrov, P.M. Agruzov, V.V. Lebedev, I.V. Il’ichev, A.V. Shamray “Broadband integrated optical modulators: achievements and prospects” Phys. Usp. 64 722–739 (2021)

Bibliography

E.V. Zakharova “New books on physics and related sciences” Phys. Usp. 64 740–742 (2021)

Physics news on the internet

Yu.N. Eroshenko “Physics news on the Internet (based on electronic preprints)” Phys. Usp. 64 743–745 (2021)

Reviews of topical problems

D.V. Bisikalo, V.I. Shematovich, P.V. Kaygorodov, A.G. Zhilkin “Gas envelopes of exoplanets—hot Jupiters” Phys. Usp. 64 747–800 (2021)

Physics of our days

M.I. Rabinovich, P. Varona “Nonlinear dynamics of creative thinking. Multimodal processes and the interaction of heteroclinic structures” Phys. Usp. 64 801–814 (2021)

From the current literature

E.Yu. Klimenko “Applied superconductivity: frustrations and hopes” Phys. Usp. 64 815–827 (2021)

Instruments and methods of investigation

K.B. Yushkov, V.Ya. Molchanov, E.A. Khazanov “Uncertainty relation for modulated broadband laser pulses” Phys. Usp. 64 828–835 (2021)

Methodological notes

S.E. Kuratov, D.S. Shidlovski, S.I. Blinnikov, S.Yu. Igashov “Two scales of quantum effects in a mesoscopic system of degenerate electrons” Phys. Usp. 64 836–851 (2021)

Personalia

A.L. Aseev, A.S. Bugaev, E.P. Velikhov, Yu.V. Gulyaev, G.Ya. Krasnikov, A.V. Latyshev, V.Ya. Panchenko, O.V. Rudenko, A.N. Saurov, A.S. Sigov, Yu.A. Chaplygin, V.A. Cherepenin “In memory of Vladislav Ivanovich Pustovoit” Phys. Usp. 64 852–853 (2021)

A.F. Andreev, S.A. Brazovskii, E.I. Kats, P.S. Kondratenko, N.M. Kreines, V.V. Lebedev, V.P. Mineev, S.P. Novikov, S.P. Obukhov, L.P. Pitaevskii, N. Spaldin, D.E. Khmel’nitskii “In memory of Igor Ekhiel'evich Dzyaloshinskii” Phys. Usp. 64 854–854 (2021)

Bibliography

E.V. Zakharova “New books on physics and related sciences” Phys. Usp. 64 855–857 (2021)

Physics news on the internet

Yu.N. Eroshenko “Physics news on the Internet (based on electronic preprints)” Phys. Usp. 64 858–859 (2021)

Reviews of topical problems

A.B. Aleksandrov, A.B. Dashkina, N.S. Konovalova, N.M. Okat’eva, N.G. Polukhina, N.I. Starkov, V.E. Tioukov, M.M. Chernyavsky, T.V. Shchedrina “Search for weakly interacting massive dark matter particles: state of the art and prospects” Phys. Usp. 64 861–889 (2021)

S.I. Vedeneev “Pseudogap problem in high-temperature superconductors” Phys. Usp. 64 890–922 (2021)

D.S. Smirnov, V.N. Mantsevich, M.M. Glazov “Theory of optically detected spin noise in nanosystems” Phys. Usp. 64 923–946 (2021)

Yu.M. Yevdokimov, S.G. Skuridin, V.I. Salyanov, S.V. Semenov, E.I. Kats “Multiplicity of 're-entrant' cholesteric structures in DNA liquid-crystalline dispersions” Phys. Usp. 64 947–963 (2021)

Physics news on the internet

Yu.N. Eroshenko “Physics news on the Internet (based on electronic preprints)” Phys. Usp. 64 964–965 (2021)

Reviews of topical problems

A.V. Tutukov, G.N. Dryomova, V.V. Dremov “Hypervelocity stars: theory and observations” Phys. Usp. 64 967–989 (2021)

V.V. Klimov “Control of the emission of elementary quantum systems using metamaterials and nanometaparticles” Phys. Usp. 64 990–1020 (2021)

D.D. Sukachev “Large quantum networks” Phys. Usp. 64 1021–1037 (2021)

Physics of our days

K.Yu. Khabarova, N.N. Kolachevsky “Proton charge radius” Phys. Usp. 64 1038–1048 (2021)

Methodological notes

V.V. Brazhkin “Why does statistical mechanics 'work' in condensed matter?” Phys. Usp. 64 1049–1057 (2021)

G.B. Malykin “Application of the modified Duguay method for measuring the Lorentz contraction of a moving body length” Phys. Usp. 64 1058–1062 (2021)

Personalia

Yu.Yu. Balega, G.A. Zherebtsov, Yu.N. Kul’chin, V.V. Kveder, A.V. Latyshev, A.G. Litvak, V.A. Matveev, G.A. Mesyats, R.I. Nigmatulin, N.A. Ratakhin, A.M. Sergeev, A.M. Shalagin “Sergei Nikolaevich Bagaev (on his 80th birthday)” Phys. Usp. 64 1063–1064 (2021)

S.N. Bagaev, A.G. Zabrodskii, V.N. Zadkov, A.A. Kaplyanskii, V.V. Kveder, N.N. Kolachevsky, G.A. Mesyats, A.V. Naumov, K.M. Salikhov, R.A. Suris, A.M. Shalagin, I.A. Shcherbakov “Evgenii Andreevich Vinogradov (on his 80th birthday)” Phys. Usp. 64 1065–1066 (2021)

P.I. Arseev, E.A. Vinogradov, V.V. Kveder, K.D. Litasov, A.K. Murtazaev, V.M. Pudalov, V.N. Ryzhov, M.V. Sadovskii, S.V. Streltsov, R.A. Suris, N.V. Surovtsev, I.A. Shcherbakov “Vadim Veniaminovich Brazhkin (on his 60th birthday)” Phys. Usp. 64 1067–1068 (2021)

Physics news on the internet

Yu.N. Eroshenko “Physics news on the Internet (based on electronic preprints)” Phys. Usp. 64 1069–1070 (2021)

In memory of Vladimir Evgen'evich Fortov. From the ediorial board

“In memory of Vladimir Evgen'evich Fortov” Phys. Usp. 64 1071–1072 (2021)

In memory of Vladimir Evgen'evich Fortov. Reviews of topical problems

A.V. Eremin, V.E. Fortov “Detonation wave of condensation” Phys. Usp. 64 1073–1093 (2021)

H.E. Norman, I.M. Saitov “Plasma phase transition” Phys. Usp. 64 1094–1124 (2021)

A.L. Khomkin, A.S. Shumikhin “Supercritical fluid of metal vapor plasmas, rare gases, and excitons” Phys. Usp. 64 1125–1148 (2021)

In memory of Vladimir Evgen'evich Fortov. From the history of physics

V.B. Mintsev, V.K. Gryaznov “V.E. Fortov and dynamic methods in nonideal plasma physics. Chernogolovka” Phys. Usp. 64 1149–1166 (2021)

In memory of Vladimir Evgen'evich Fortov. From the archive

L.V. Al’tshuler, R.I. Il’kaev, V.E. Fortov “Use of powerful shock and detonation waves to study extreme states of matter” Phys. Usp. 64 1167–1179 (2021)

Bibliography

E.V. Zakharova “New books on physics and related sciences” Phys. Usp. 64 1180–1181 (2021)

Physics news on the internet

Yu.N. Eroshenko “Physics news on the Internet (based on electronic preprints)” Phys. Usp. 64 1182–1184 (2021)

50th anniversary of the Institute for Nuclear Research, RAS

L.V. Kravchuk “The Institute for Nuclear Research of the Russian Academy of Sciences: years, people, achievements” Phys. Usp. 64 1186–1197 (2021)

50th anniversary of the Institute for Nuclear Research, RAS. Reviews of topical problems

Ch. Spiering “50 years Institute for Nuclear Research: exploring the high-energy universe” Phys. Usp. 64 1198–1213 (2021)

V.G. Nedorezov, S.G. Rykovanov, A.B. Savel’ev “Nuclear photonics: results and prospects” Phys. Usp. 64 1214–1237 (2021)

F. Šimkovic “Neutrino masses and interactions and neutrino experiments in the laboratory” Phys. Usp. 64 1238–1260 (2021)

S.V. Troitsky “Constraints on models of the origin of high-energy astrophysical neutrinos” Phys. Usp. 64 1261–1285 (2021)

50th anniversary of the Institute for Nuclear Research, RAS. Physics of our days

S.N. Gninenko, N.V. Krasnikov, V.A. Matveev “Search for light dark matter in the NA64 experiment” Phys. Usp. 64 1286–1310 (2021)

50th anniversary of the Institute for Nuclear Research, RAS

B.L. Zhuikov, S.V. Ermolaev “Radioisotope research and development at the Linear Accelerator of the Institute for Nuclear Research of RAS” Phys. Usp. 64 1311–1322 (2021)

Personalia

A.F. Andreev, Yu.Yu. Balega, D.I. Kazakov, V.D. Kekelidze, L.V. Kravchuk, M.V. Libanov, Yu.T. Oganessian, V.A. Rubakov, A.M. Sergeev, A.N. Skrinsky, G.V. Trubnikov, I.A. Shcherbakov “Viktor Anatol'evich Matveev (on his 80th birthday)” Phys. Usp. 64 1323–1325 (2021)

V.V. Belokurov, E.E. Boos, M.I. Vysotskii, M.V. Danilov, A.P. Isaev, V.D. Kekelidze, N.V. Krasnikov, V.A. Matveev, I.N. Meshkov, V.A. Novikov, V.A. Rubakov, G.V. Trubnikov “Dmitrii Igorevich Kazakov (on his 70th birthday)” Phys. Usp. 64 1326–1327 (2021)

Bibliography

E.V. Zakharova “New books on physics and related sciences” Phys. Usp. 64 1328–1329 (2021)

Physics news on the internet

Yu.N. Eroshenko “Physics news on the Internet (based on electronic preprints)” Phys. Usp. 64 1330–1332 (2021)