42.25.Bs Wave propagation, transmission and absorption
42.79.−e Optical elements, devices, and systems
78.67.−n Optical properties of low-dimensional, mesoscopic, and nanoscale materials and structures
T.M. Linkova, V.V. Medvedev “Total absorption conditions for Salisbury-screen interference coatings ” Phys. Usp. 69 (8) (2026)
42.25.Bs , 42.79.−e , 78.67.−n (all )
V.S. Lebedev, A.D. Kondorskiy “Optics of plasmon-exciton nanostructures: theoretical models and physical phenomena in metal/J-aggregate systems ” Phys. Usp. 68 46–86 (2025)
42.25.Bs , 71.35.−y , 78.67.−n (all )
K.L. Koshelev, Z.F. Sadrieva et al “Bound states in the continuum in photonic structures ” Phys. Usp. 66 494–517 (2023)
42.25.Bs , 42.25.Fx , 42.79.Dj , 42.82.Et (all )
V.V. Klimov “Optical nanoresonators ” Phys. Usp. 66 263–287 (2023)
03.50.De , 32.50.+d , 32.70.Jz , 42.25.−p , 42.50.Pq , 42.79.−e , 78.67.−n , 78.67.Pt (all )
A.G. Shalashov, E.D. Gospodchikov “'Anomalous' dissipation of a paraxial wave beam propagating along an absorbing plane ” Phys. Usp. 65 1303–1312 (2022)
42.25.−p , 42.25.Bs , 42.25.Fx (all )
A.P. Porfirev, A.A. Kuchmizhak et al “Phase singularities and optical vortices in photonics ” Phys. Usp. 65 789–811 (2022)
07.60.−j , 42.62.−b , 42.70.−a , 42.79.−e , 42.82.−m , 78.20.Fm (all )
B.V. Sokolenko, N.V. Shostka, O.S. Karakchieva “Optical tweezers and manipulators. Modern concepts and future prospects ” Phys. Usp. 65 812–833 (2022)
42.25.−p , 42.40.My , 42.50.Wk , 42.62.−b , 42.62.Be , 42.79.−e (all )
V.P. Savinykh, I.Yu. Vasyutinsky, D.V. Dement’ev “Vertical refraction of light in the atmospheric surface layer: traditional problems of determining refraction and new technical achievements ” Phys. Usp. 65 864–879 (2022)
42.15.−i , 42.25.Bs , 42.68.Bz (all )
I.Yu. Eremchev, D.V. Prokopova et al “Three-dimensional fluorescence nanoscopy of single quantum emitters based on the optics of spiral light beams ” Phys. Usp. 65 617–626 (2022)
42.79.−e , 78.55.−m , 78.67.Hc (all )
N.V. Selina “Light diffraction in a plane-parallel layered structure with the parameters of a Pendry lens ” Phys. Usp. 65 406–414 (2022)
03.50.De , 42.25.−p , 42.79.−e , 78.67.−n (all )
Yu.V. Vladimirova, V.N. Zadkov “Quantum optics of quantum emitters in the near field of a nanoparticle ” Phys. Usp. 65 245–269 (2022)
42.50.−p , 42.79.−e , 78.67.−n (all )
M.A. Semina, R.A. Suris “Localized excitons and trions in semiconductor nanosystems ” Phys. Usp. 65 111–130 (2022)
78.20.Bh , 78.30.Fs , 78.66.Li , 78.67.−n , 78.67.De (all )
M.I. Tribelsky, A.E. Miroshnichenko “Resonant scattering of electromagnetic waves by small metal particles ” Phys. Usp. 65 40–61 (2022)
42.25.Fx , 42.70.−a , 78.67.−n (all )
V.V. Klimov “Control of the emission of elementary quantum systems using metamaterials and nanometaparticles ” Phys. Usp. 64 990–1020 (2021)
03.50.De , 32.50.+d , 32.70.Jz , 42.25.−p , 42.50.Pq , 42.79.−e , 78.67.−n , 78.67.Pt (all )
D.S. Smirnov, V.N. Mantsevich, M.M. Glazov “Theory of optically detected spin noise in nanosystems ” Phys. Usp. 64 923–946 (2021)
72.70.+m , 78.67.−n (all )
V.M. Petrov, P.M. Agruzov et al “Broadband integrated optical modulators: achievements and prospects ” Phys. Usp. 64 722–739 (2021)
42.79.−e , 42.79.Hp , 78.20.Ls (all )
E.N. Ragozin, E.A. Vishnyakov et al “Soft X-ray spectrometers based on aperiodic reflection gratings and their application ” Phys. Usp. 64 495–514 (2021)
07.60.−j , 07.85.−m , 07.85.Fv , 07.85.Nc , 07.87.+v , 42.79.−e (all )
Yu.V. Gulyaev, S.V. Tarasenko, V.G. Shavrov “Electromagnetic analogue of a first-type leaky surface elastic wave for the single interface between transparent dielectric media ” Phys. Usp. 63 872–887 (2020)
42.25.−p , 42.25.Bs , 42.25.Gy , 42.25.Hz , 43.20.Gp (all )
V.N. Polkovnikov, N.N. Salashchenko et al “Beryllium-based multilayer X-ray optics ” Phys. Usp. 63 83–95 (2020)
07.60.−j , 07.85.Fv , 42.79.−e , 68.35.Ct , 68.35.Fx , 68.47.De , 68.55.A, 68.65.Ac , 81.15.−z (all )
M.V. Rybin, M.F. Limonov “Once again about supercavity modes (a response to the letter to the editors of Physics-Uspekhi from V.V. Klimov [Phys. Usp. 62 (10) (2019); Usp. Fiz. Nauk 189 (10) 1131 (2019)] with comments on the review by M.V. Rybin and M.F. Limonov "Resonance effects in photonic crystals and metamaterials" [Phys. Usp. 62 (8) 823 (2019); Usp. Fiz. Nauk 189 (8) 881 (2019)]) ” Phys. Usp. 62 1279–1281 (2019)
42.25.−p , 42.70.Qs , 78.67.−n (all )
V.V. Klimov “On the existence of 'super-resonant' states in sub-wavelength dielectric resonators and their relation to bound states in the continuum ” Phys. Usp. 62 1058–1059 (2019)
42.25.−p , 42.70.Qs , 78.67.−n , 78.67.Pt (all )
V.Yu. Khomich, V.A. Shmakov “Large-sized mirrors for power optics ” Phys. Usp. 62 249–256 (2019)
42.79.−e , 44.10.+i (all )
P.N. Melentiev, V.I. Balykin “Nano optical elements for surface plasmon waves ” Phys. Usp. 62 267–274 (2019)
68.65.−k , 73.20.Mf , 78.67.−n (all )
I.Yu. Eremchev, M.Yu. Eremchev, A.V. Naumov “Multifunctional far-field luminescence nanoscope for studying single molecules and quantum dots ” Phys. Usp. 62 294–303 (2019)
42.79.−e , 78.55.−m , 78.67.Hc (all )
S.I. Lepeshov, A.E. Krasnok et al “Hybrid nanophotonics ” Phys. Usp. 61 1035–1050 (2018)
42.25.−p , 42.79.−e , 78.67.−n (all )
V.V. Lider “X-ray fluorescence imaging ” Phys. Usp. 61 980–999 (2018)
41.50.+h , 42.79.−e , 61.05.cj , 87.59.−e (all )
M.V. Durnev, M.M. Glazov “Excitons and trions in two-dimensional semiconductors based on transition metal dichalcogenides ” Phys. Usp. 61 825–845 (2018)
71.35.−y , 73.20.Mf , 78.67.−n (all )
B.A. Knyazev, V.G. Serbo “Beams of photons with nonzero orbital angular momentum projection: new results ” Phys. Usp. 61 449–479 (2018)
32.80.−t , 41.60.Cr , 42.79.−e (all )
V.I. Balykin, P.N. Melentiev “Optics and spectroscopy of a single plasmonic nanostructure ” Phys. Usp. 61 133–156 (2018)
68.65.−k , 73.20.Mf , 78.67.−n (all )
M.A. Remnev, V.V. Klimov “Metasurfaces: a new look at Maxwell's equations and new ways to control light ” Phys. Usp. 61 157–190 (2018)
42.25.Fx , 42.65.−k , 42.70.−a , 42.79.−e , 68.65.−k , 78.67.−n , 78.67.Pt (all )
N.N. Rosanov “Antilaser: resonance absorption mode or coherent perfect absorption? ” Phys. Usp. 60 818–821 (2017)
03.65.Ca , 41.20.Jb , 42.79.−e (all )
E.A. Khazanov “Thermooptics of magnetoactive medium: Faraday isolators for high average power lasers ” Phys. Usp. 59 886–909 (2016)
42.60.−v , 42.79.−e , 85.70.Sq (all )
V.A. Milichko, A.S. Shalin et al “Solar photovoltaics: current state and trends ” Phys. Usp. 59 727–772 (2016)
42.25.Bs , 42.79.Wc , 61.46.−w , 71.20.Nr , 71.20.Rv , 72.40.+w , 72.80.Cw , 84.60.Jt (all )
I.S. Osad’ko “Blinking fluorescence of single semiconductor nanocrystals: basic experimental facts and the theoretical models of blinking ” Phys. Usp. 59 462–474 (2016)
33.50.−j , 33.70.−w , 78.67.−n (all )
A.S. Pirozhkov, E.N. Ragozin “Aperiodic multilayer structures in soft X-ray optics ” Phys. Usp. 58 1095–1105 (2015)
07.60.−j , 42.30.−d , 42.79.−e (all )
A.V. Shchagin “Fresnel coefficients for parametric X-ray (Cherenkov) radiation ” Phys. Usp. 58 819–827 (2015)
41.20.Jb , 41.60.−m , 42.25.Bs , 61.80.Cb (all )
V.E. Bisti, A.B. Van’kov et al “Magnetoexcitons in two-dimensional electronic systems ” Phys. Usp. 58 315–329 (2015)
73.20.Mf , 73.43.Lp , 78.67.−n (all )
A.V. Shchelokova, I.V. Melchakova et al “Experimental realization of invisibility cloaking ” Phys. Usp. 58 167–190 (2015)
41.20.Jb , 42.25.Bs , 42.30.Wb , 43.20.Gp (all )
A.A. Zyablovsky, A.P. Vinogradov et al “PT-symmetry in optics ” Phys. Usp. 57 1063–1082 (2014)
03.65.Ca , 41.20.Jb , 42.79.−e (all )
V.I. Balykin “Quantum control of atoms and photons by optical nanofibers ” Phys. Usp. 57 607–615 (2014)
42.50.Ex , 42.81.−i , 78.67.−n (all )
I.O. Zolotovskii, R.N. Minvaliev, D.I. Sementsov “Dynamics of frequency-modulated wave packets in optical guides with complex-valued material parameters ” Phys. Usp. 56 1245–1256 (2013)
42.25.Bs , 42.65.Re , 42.79.Gn (all )
V.I. Alshits, V.N. Lyubimov “Acoustics and optics of absorptive crystals: a universal formalism for topological effects ” Phys. Usp. 56 1021–1037 (2013)
42.25.Bs , 62.20.−x , 78.20.Fm (all )
A.D. Pryamikov, A.S. Biriukov “Excitation of cyclical Sommerfeld waves and Wood’s anomalies in plane wave scattering from a dielectric cylinder at oblique incidence ” Phys. Usp. 56 813–822 (2013)
41.20.Jb , 42.25.Bs , 42.25.Fx (all )
“Modern problems in the physical sciences (Scientific session of the Physical Sciences Division of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 30 November 2011) ” Phys. Usp. 55 808–837 (2012)
01.10.Fv , 04.20.−q , 04.70.−s , 47.27.Gs , 47.35.Pq , 68.03.Kn , 72.25.Hg , 72.25.Pn , 72.25.Rb , 71.35.−y , 73.63.Hs , 78.47.−p , 78.67.−n , 96.50.−e , 96.60.−j , 95.75.−z , 98.80.−k (all )
E.L. Ivchenko “Spin physics in semiconductor nanosystems ” Phys. Usp. 55 808–814 (2012)
71.35.−y , 78.47.−p , 78.67.−n (all )
M.M. Barysheva, A.E. Pestov et al “Precision imaging multilayer optics for soft X-rays and extreme ultraviolet bands ” Phys. Usp. 55 681–699 (2012)
41.50.+h , 42.79.−e , 95.55.Ka (all )
A.E. Dubinov, L.A. Mytareva “Is singularity-free cloaking possible? New cloaking ideas (a reply to comments on the paper “Invisible cloaking of material bodies using the wave flow method” [Phys. Usp. 53 455 (2010)]) ” Phys. Usp. 55 315–318 (2012)
41.20.Jb , 42.25.Bs , 42.30.Wb , 43.20.Gp (all )
A.G. Shalashov, E.D. Gospodchikov “Structure of the Maxwell equations in the region of linear coupling of electromagnetic waves in weakly inhomogeneous anisotropic and gyrotropic media ” Phys. Usp. 55 147–160 (2012)
41.20.Jb , 42.25.Bs , 52.35.Hr (all )
“Electromagnetic and acoustic waves in metamaterials and structures (Scientific session of the Physical Sciences Division of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 24 February 2011) ” Phys. Usp. 54 1161–1192 (2011)
01.10.Fv , 03.65.Xp , 41.20.Jb , 42.25.−p , 43.20.+g , 43.20.Dk , 43.20.Fn , 43.25.+y , 43.30.+m , 43.60.−c , 43.60.Pt , 78.20.Ci , 78.67.−n , 81.05.Xi, 81.05.Zx , 87.50.Y (all )
A.B. Shvartsburg, N.S. Erokhin “Resonant tunneling of ultrashort electromagnetic pulses in gradient metamaterials: paradoxes and prospects ” Phys. Usp. 54 1171–1176 (2011)
03.65.Xp , 42.25.−p , 78.67.−n (all )
“Celebrating 50 years of the laser (Scientific session of the General Meeting of the Physical Sciences Division of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 13 December 2010) ” Phys. Usp. 54 837–870 (2011)
01.10.Fv , 03.75.−b , 07.57.−c , 32.30.Jc , 37.10.−x , 37.10.De , 37.10.Gh , 42.62.−b , 42.65.−k , 42.70.−a , 42.82.−m , 67.85.−d , 78.67.−n , 85.40.−e , 84.40.Ik (all )
Yu.N. Kulchin “The photonics of self-organizing biomineral nanostructures ” Phys. Usp. 54 858–863 (2011)
42.65.−k , 42.70.−a , 78.67.−n (all )
N.N. Rozanov “Can even monochromatic radiation ensure ideal invisibility? ” Phys. Usp. 54 763–764 (2011)
41.20.Jb , 42.25.Bs (all )
Yu.V. Gulyaev, S.V. Tarasenko, V.G. Shavrov “Spin wave acoustics of antiferromagnetic structures as magnetoacoustic metamaterials ” Phys. Usp. 54 573–604 (2011)
42.25.Bs , 43.20.+g , 43.35.+d , 43.35.Rw , 43.40.+s , 75.50.Ee , 75.70.−i (all )
A.V. Kildishev, V.M. Shalaev “Transformation optics and metamaterials ” Phys. Usp. 54 53–63 (2011)
42.70.−a , 42.79.−e , 78.67.Pt (all )
A.E. Dubinov, L.A. Mytareva “Invisible cloaking of material bodies using the wave flow method ” Phys. Usp. 53 455–479 (2010)
41.20.Jb , 42.25.Bs , 42.30.Wb , 43.20.Gp (all )
T.V. Shubina, S.V. Ivanov et al “Plasmon effects in In(Ga)N-based nanostructures ” Phys. Usp. 52 949–953 (2009)
36.40.Gk , 73.20.Mf , 78.67.−n (all )
V.V. Kurin “Resonance scattering of light in nanostructured metallic and ferromagnetic films ” Phys. Usp. 52 953–959 (2009)
42.25.Fx , 78.20.Ls , 78.67.−n (all )
A.N. Lagarkov, A.K. Sarychev et al “Superresolution and enhancement in metamaterials ” Phys. Usp. 52 959–967 (2009)
42.25.Gy , 42.55.−f , 78.67.−n (all )
V.G. Veselago “Energy, linear momentum, and mass transfer by an electromagnetic wave in a negative-refraction medium ” Phys. Usp. 52 649–654 (2009)
03.50.De , 41.20.Jb , 42.25.Bs (all )
Yu.V. Gulyaev, Yu.N. Barabanenkov et al “Commemoration of the centenary of the birth of S M Rytov (Scientific session of the Physical Sciences Division of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 26 November 2008) ” Phys. Usp. 52 499–526 (2009)
01.10.Fv , 01.60.+q , 01.65.+g , 05.40.−a , 05.45.−a , 41.20.−q , 42.25.Bs , 42.25.Dd , 42.65.Pc , 42.68.Ay , 42.68.Xy , 46.65.+g , 47.27.eb , 72.15.Rn , 85.50.−n (all )
Yu.V. Gulyaev “Sergei Mikhailovich Rytov (Opening address) ” Phys. Usp. 52 499–502 (2009)
01.60.+q , 01.65.+g , 42.25.Bs (all )
Yu.N. Barabanenkov “Asymptotic limit of the radiative transfer theory in problems of multiple wave scattering in randomly inhomogeneous media ” Phys. Usp. 52 502–506 (2009)
42.25.Bs , 42.25.Dd , 72.15.Rn (all )
M.V. Davidovich “On the Hartman paradox, electromagnetic wave tunneling, and supraluminal velocities (comment on “Tunneling of electromagnetic waves: paradoxes and prospects” by A B Shvartsburg) ” Phys. Usp. 52 415 (2009)
03.65.Xp , 42.25.Bs (all )
V.P. Tychinskii “Superresolution and singularities in phase images ” Phys. Usp. 51 1161–1169 (2008)
42.30.−d , 42.79.−e , 87.64.Rr (all )
S.A. Afanas’ev, D.I. Sementsov “Energy fluxes during the interference of electromagnetic waves ” Phys. Usp. 51 355–361 (2008)
41.20.Jb , 42.25.Bs , 42.25.Hz (all )
A.B. Shvartsburg “Tunneling of electromagnetic waves: paradoxes and prospects ” Phys. Usp. 50 37–51 (2007)
03.65.Ge , 03.65.Sq , 42.25.Bs , 42.25.Gy (all )
E.B. Aleksandrov, V.S. Zapasskii “Chasing ’slow light’ ” Phys. Usp. 49 1067–1075 (2006)
42.25.Bs , 42.50.Gy , 42.50.Md (all )
A.V. Belinskii, A.V. Isaeva et al “Spatial configuration of light at consecutive nonlinear optical conversions ” Phys. Usp. 49 523–530 (2006)
42.25.Bs , 42.65.−k , 42.65.Ky (all )
L.V. Kulik, V.E. Kirpichev “Inelastic light scattering spectroscopy of electron systems in single and double quantum wells ” Phys. Usp. 49 353–368 (2006)
73.21.−b , 73.22.−f , 73.43.Lp , 78.67.−n (all )
I.S. Osad’ko “Blinking fluorescence of single molecules and semiconductor nanocrystals ” Phys. Usp. 49 19–51 (2006)
33.50.−j , 33.70.−w , 78.67.−n (all )
A.B. Shvartsburg “Optics of nonstationary media ” Phys. Usp. 48 797–823 (2005)
03.65.Ge , 03.65.Sq , 42.25.−p , 42.25.Bs , 42.25.Gy (all )
B.P. Zakharchenya, V.L. Korenev “Integrating magnetism into semiconductor electronics ” Phys. Usp. 48 603–608 (2005)
72.25.Pn , 78.67.−n , 85.75.−d (all )
E.G. Abramochkin, V.G. Volostnikov “Spiral light beams ” Phys. Usp. 47 1177–1203 (2004)
42.25.Bs , 42.30.Lr , 42.60.Jf (all )
Yu.Yu. Stoilov “Laser beam in a soap film ” Phys. Usp. 47 1261–1270 (2004)
42.25.Bs , 42.65.Tg , 68.60.−p (all )
V.D. Kulakovskii, D.N. Krizhanovskii et al “Polariton-polariton scattering and the nonequilibrium condensation of exciton polaritons in semiconductor microcavities ” Phys. Usp. 46 967–971 (2003)
71.36.+c , 78.67.−n (all )
V.V. Klimov “Spontaneous atomic radiation in the presence of nanobodies ” Phys. Usp. 46 979–984 (2003)
41.20.−q , 78.67.−n (all )
V.P. Lukin “Atmospheric adaptive optics ” Phys. Usp. 46 860–867 (2003)
42.68.Bz , 42.79.−e , 95.55.Cs (all )
A.P. Vinogradov “On the form of constitutive equations in electrodynamics ” Phys. Usp. 45 331–338 (2002)
42.25.Bs , 42.25.Gy , 78.20.−e (all )
A.B. Shvartsburg “Dispersion of electromagnetic waves in stratified and nonstationary media (exactly solvable models) ” Phys. Usp. 43 1201–1228 (2000)
03.65.Ge , 03.65.Sq , 42.25.Bs , 42.25.Gy (all )
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03.30.+p , 42.25.Bs , 98.62.Py (all )
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42.15.−i , 42.25.Bs , 42.68.Ay , 92.60.Ta (all )
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01.30.Cc , 78.20.Ls , 73.43.Cd , 78.67.−n (all )
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42.79.−e , 01.30.Cc (all )
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42.79.Bh , 42.25.Gy , 42.25.Bs , 42.25.Ja (all )
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V.N. Vertsner, L.P. Strakhov “Aleksandr Alekseevich Lebedev (1893-1969) ” Sov. Phys. Usp. 12 697–698 (1970)
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42.25.Hz , 42.25.Bs , 42.25.Kb (all )
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01.50.My , 42.25.Bs (all )