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Issue 10, 2026
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Letters to the editors

  1. G.S. Golitsyn “Probability distributions over energy and areas in processes described by Kolmogorov's 1934 random motion equation” Phys. Usp. 68 954–956 (2025)
  2. I.S. Burmistrov “On the microscopic approach to describing spin torques in two-dimensional Rashba ferromagnets” Phys. Usp. 68 634–635 (2025)
  3. A.V. Sadakov, O.A. Sobolevsky, V.M. Pudalov “What led to retraction of the article on room-temperature superconductivity in the journal Nature: a series of oversights or falsification?” Phys. Usp. 65 1313–1316 (2022)
  4. M.L. Shmatov “Once again on the Gatchina discharge and ball lightning (comments on G.D. Shabanov's paper "On the possibility of making natural ball lightning using a new pulse discharge type in the laboratory" [Phys. Usp. 62 92 (2019); Usp. Fiz. Nauk 189 95 (2019)])” Phys. Usp. 63 96–98 (2020)
  5. G.D. Shabanov “On relation between theoretical and experimental components in the papers on ball lightning (reply to M.L. Shmatov's comments [Usp. Fiz. Nauk 190 107 (2020)] on the paper "On the possibility of making natural ball lightning using a new pulse discharge type in the laboratory" [Phys. Usp. 62 92 (2019); Usp. Fiz. Nauk 189 95 (2019)])” Phys. Usp. 63 99–100 (2020)
  6. 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)
  7. 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)
  8. V.G. Plekhanov “Necessary additions to the paper by Yu.M. Tsipenyuk [Phys. Usp. 55 796 (2012)] and to the review by B.A. Knyazev, V.G. Serbo [Phys. Usp. 61 449 (2018)]” Phys. Usp. 62 947–948 (2019)
  9. A.V. Belinsky, V.B. Lapshin “The uncertainty principle and measurement accuracy” Phys. Usp. 60 325–326 (2017)
  10. 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)
  11. P. Maraner “On the phase shift in a uniformly rotating Michelson interferometer (comment on "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)" by G B Malykin and V I Pozdnyakova [Phys. Usp. 58 398 (2015); Usp. Fiz. Nauk 185 431 (2015)])” Phys. Usp. 59 716–718 (2016)
  12. G.B. Malykin, V.I. Pozdnyakova “On inconsistencies in the work of P Maraner (reply to comment [Usp. Fiz. Nauk 186 793 2016] to the paper "Quadratic Sagnac effect — the influence of gravitational potential of 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. 59 719–721 (2016)
  13. 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)
  14. A.V. Borisov, I.S. Mamaev “Notes on new friction models and nonholonomic mechanics” Phys. Usp. 58 1220–1222 (2015)
  15. S.P. Kuznetsov “On the validity of nonholonomic model of the rattleback” Phys. Usp. 58 1223–1224 (2015)
  16. 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)
  17. 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)
  18. 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)
  19. 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)
  20. 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)
  21. 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)
  22. A.A. Goverdovskii, V.S. Imshennik, V.P. Smirnov “On prospects for bubble cavitation induced fusion” Phys. Usp. 56 423–425 (2013)
  23. V.I. Klyatskin “Spatial structures can form in stochastic dynamic systems due to near-zero-probability events (comment on “21st century: what is life from the perspective of physics?” (Usp. Fiz. Nauk 180 337 (2010) [Phys. Usp. 53 327 (2010)]) by G R Ivanitskii)” Phys. Usp. 55 1152–1154 (2012)
  24. G.R. Ivanitskii “Memory about the past is beneficial for survival and reproduction (reply to comment (Usp. Fiz. Nauk 182 1235 (2012) [Phys. Usp. 55 1152 (2012)]) by V I Klyatskin on “21st century: what is life from the perspective of physics” (Usp. Fiz. Nauk 180 337 (2010) [Phys. Usp. 53 327 (2010)]) by G R Ivanitskii)” Phys. Usp. 55 1155–1160 (2012)
  25. D. Song “Einstein’s Moon” Phys. Usp. 55 942–943 (2012)
  26. 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)
  27. V.P. Makarov, A.A. Rukhadze “Negative group velocity electromagnetic waves and the energy—momentum tensor” Phys. Usp. 54 1285–1296 (2011)
  28. N.N. Rozanov “Can even monochromatic radiation ensure ideal invisibility?” Phys. Usp. 54 763–764 (2011)
  29. A.V. Melkikh “First principles of probability theory and some paradoxes in modern biology (comment on “21st century: what is life from the perspective of physics?” by G R Ivanitskii)” Phys. Usp. 54 429–430 (2011)
  30. G.R. Ivanitskii “Remembering a random choice kills alternatives (reply to comment on “21st century: what is life from the perspective of physics?”)” Phys. Usp. 54 431–433 (2011)
  31. V.G. Veselago, V.V. Shchavlev “On the relativistic invariance of the Minkowski and Abraham energy-momentum tensors” Phys. Usp. 53 317–318 (2010)
  32. G.D. Shabanov “Lightning ball: experiments on creation and hypotheses (comment on “Energy density calculations for ball-lightning-like luminous silicon balls” by G S Paiva, J V Ferreira, C C Bastos, M V P dos Santos, A C Pavão)” Phys. Usp. 53 215–216 (2010)
  33. A.V. Guglielmi “On the 70th anniversary of the Leontovich boundary condition (comments on “Generalization of the Leontovich approximation for electromagnetic fields on a dielectric — metal interface” by V I Alshits and V N Lyubimov)” Phys. Usp. 53 99–99 (2010)
  34. V.I. Alshits, V.N. Lyubimov “On the anniversary of the fruitful idea (a reply to comments by A V Guglielmi)” Phys. Usp. 53 100–100 (2010)
  35. A.F. Krupnov, M.Yu. Tretyakov “Comments on the paper “Coherent four-photon spectroscopy of low-frequency molecular librations in a liquid” by A F Bunkin, A A Nurmatov, and S M Pershin” Phys. Usp. 52 1273–1277 (2009)
  36. M.A. Bol’shov, A.A. Makarov, V.R. Mironenko “On the observation of molecular rotational spectra in condensed media” Phys. Usp. 52 1279–1281 (2009)
  37. A.F. Bunkin, S.M. Pershin “Once again, on the observation of molecular rotational spectra in condensed media” Phys. Usp. 52 1283–1284 (2009)
  38. A.M. Cherepashchuk “Exotic aspects of black holes: an astronaut near the horizon (on the methodological note by A A Grib and Yu V Pavlov “Is it possible to see the infinite future of the Universe when falling into a black hole?”)” Phys. Usp. 52 861–862 (2009)
  39. A.V. Kukushkin “On the existence and physical meaning of the Zenneck wave” Phys. Usp. 52 755–756 (2009)
  40. 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)
  41. E. Varoquaux, G. Varoquaux “Sagnac effect in superfluid liquids” Phys. Usp. 51 205–208 (2008)
  42. V.N. Datsko, A.A. Kopylov “On surface electromagnetic waves” Phys. Usp. 51 101–102 (2008)
  43. L.E. Fedichkin “On the possibility of the existence of fractional charges 1/2” Phys. Usp. 50 555–555 (2007)
  44. L.P. Pitaevskii “Can a bubble in liquid helium contain half an electron?” Phys. Usp. 50 107–107 (2007)
  45. A.V. Shepelev “Cosmic microwave background and the Aristotelian ideas of motion” Phys. Usp. 48 95–96 (2005)
  46. G.B. Malykin “On the possibility of experimental verifying the second postulate of special relativity” Phys. Usp. 47 739–742 (2004)
  47. Ya.I. Granovskii “Sommerfeld formula and Dirac’s theory” Phys. Usp. 47 523–524 (2004)
  48. S.N. Vladimirov “Does the sign correlation of quasiperiodic oscillations with incommensurable frequencies generate deterministic chaos?” Phys. Usp. 47 205–208 (2004)
  49. P.E. Belensov “Comments on the article ’Collective ion acceleration in systems with a virtual cathode’” Phys. Usp. 47 209–211 (2004)
  50. A.I. Savvatimskii “Melting point of graphite and liquid carbon (Concerning the paper ’Experimental investigation of the thermal properties of carbon at high temperatures and moderate pressures’ by EI Asinovskii, A V Kirillin, and A V Kostanovskii)” Phys. Usp. 46 1295–1303 (2003)
  51. E.I. Asinovskii, A.V. Kirillin, A.V. Kostanovskii “Once more about the experimental investigation of the thermal properties of carbon” Phys. Usp. 46 1305–1306 (2003)
  52. M.A. Popov “In defence of quantum idealism” Phys. Usp. 46 1307–1309 (2003)
  53. M.G. Khusainov, Yu.N. Proshin “Inhomogeneous superconducting states in ferromagnetic metal/superconductor structures (Reply to the comment by Ya V Fominov, M Yu Kupriyanov, and M V Feigel’man on the review ’Competition between superconductivity and magnetism in ferromagnet/superconductor heterostructures’ by Yu A Izyumov, Yu N Proshin, and M G Khusainov)” Phys. Usp. 46 1311–1313 (2003)
  54. A.Yu. Grosberg “A few remarks evoked by Binhi and Savin’s review on magnetobiology” Phys. Usp. 46 1113–1116 (2003)
  55. A.V. Belinskii “Quantum nonlocality and the absence of a priori values for measurable quantities in experiments with photons” Phys. Usp. 46 877–881 (2003)
  56. Ya.V. Fominov, M.Yu. Kupriyanov, M.V. Feigel’man “A comment on the paper ’Competition between superconductivity and magnetism in ferromagnet/superconductor heterostructures’ by Yu A Izyumov, Yu N Proshin, and M G Khusainov” Phys. Usp. 46 105–107 (2003)
  57. G.B. Malykin “Sagnac effect in a rotating frame of reference. Relativistic Zeno paradox” Phys. Usp. 45 907–909 (2002)
  58. A.I. Golokhvastov “Quantum mechanics in the experimenter’s eyes (comment on the article by M B Menskii)” Phys. Usp. 45 783–786 (2002)
  59. V.L. Ginzburg “Some remarks on the radiation of charges and multipoles uniformly moving in a medium” Phys. Usp. 45 341–344 (2002)
  60. V.S. Shpinel’ “Remarks on the paper by G A Goncharov and L D Ryabev ’The development of the first Soviet atomic bomb ’” Phys. Usp. 45 227–228 (2002)
  61. G.A. Goncharov, L.D. Ryabev “About V S Shpinel’s remarks on the review ’The development of the first Soviet atomic bomb’” Phys. Usp. 45 228–230 (2002)
  62. M.V. Fok “On D S Chernavskii’s paper ’’The origin of life and thinking from the viewpoint of modern physics’’” Phys. Usp. 44 1093–1093 (2001)
  63. D.S. Chernavskii “Reply to the letter by M V Fok received by the Physics-Uspekhi Editorial Board” Phys. Usp. 44 1093–1094 (2001)
  64. A.I. Lipkin, R.S. Nakhmanson et al “Readers comments on ‘Quantum mechanics: new experiments, new applications, new formulations’ by M B Menskii” Phys. Usp. 44 417–417 (2001)
  65. A.I. Lipkin “Does the phenomenon of ‘reduction of the wave function’ exist in measurements in quantum mechanics?” Phys. Usp. 44 417–421 (2001)
  66. R.S. Nakhmanson “Physical interpretation of quantum mechanics” Phys. Usp. 44 421–424 (2001)
  67. A.M. Pilan “Reality and the main question of quantum information” Phys. Usp. 44 424–427 (2001)
  68. A.D. Panov “On the problem of selection of an alternative in quantum measurement” Phys. Usp. 44 427–429 (2001)
  69. G.B. Lesovik “Theory of measurements and the collapse of the wave function” Phys. Usp. 44 429–431 (2001)
  70. I.Z. Tsekhmistro “Implicative logical nature of quantum correlations” Phys. Usp. 44 432–438 (2001)
  71. M.B. Menskii “Quantum measurement: decoherence and consciousness” Phys. Usp. 44 438–442 (2001)
  72. R.I. Khrapko “What is mass?” Phys. Usp. 43 1267–1270 (2000)
  73. L.B. Okun “Reply to the letter ’What is mass?’ by R I Khrapko” Phys. Usp. 43 1270–1275 (2000)
  74. A.V. Derbin, S.V. Bakhlanov et al “Comment on the paper ’’Realization of discrete states during fluctuations in macroscopic processes’’” Phys. Usp. 43 199–202 (2000)
  75. E.A. Kushnirenko, I.B. Pogozhev “Comment on the paper by S E Shnoll et al.” Phys. Usp. 43 203–204 (2000)
  76. S.E. Shnoll, T.A. Zenchenko et al “Regular variation of the fine structure of statistical distributions as a consequence of cosmophysical agents” Phys. Usp. 43 205–209 (2000)
  77. B.V. Novikov “On the experimental discovery of Mandelstam-Brillouin scattering” Phys. Usp. 43 105–107 (2000)
  78. V.L. Vaks, V.V. Mityugov “On relaxation times” Phys. Usp. 42 1065–1066 (1999)
  79. V.S. Popov “On the history of developing the theory of tunneling ionization in atoms and ions” Phys. Usp. 42 733–734 (1999)
  80. V.L. Ginzburg “On heat transfer (heat conduction) and the thermoelectric effect in the superconducting state” Phys. Usp. 41 307–311 (1998)
  81. V.B. Adamskii, Yu.N. Smirnov “Once again on the creation of the Soviet hydrogen bomb” Phys. Usp. 40 855–858 (1997)
  82. G.A. Goncharov “On the history of creation of the Soviet hydrogen bomb” Phys. Usp. 40 859–867 (1997)
  83. G.K. Avetisyan “On the stimulated Cherenkov effect” Phys. Usp. 40 755–760 (1997)
  84. I.A. Yakovlev “On A.V. Belinskii’s paper ’Regular and quasiregular spectra in disordered layer structures’” Phys. Usp. 40 761–762 (1997)
  85. B.A. Trubnikov “Cosmic rays and gamma-ray bursts” Phys. Usp. 40 325–331 (1997)
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  99. V.V. Serkov “On the galvanomagnetic "paradox" (Reply to Letter to Editor by T. S. Zhuravleva)” Sov. Phys. Usp. 10 116–116 (1967)
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