Applied Physics B: Lasers and Optics

Aims & Scope

Applied Physics was founded in 1973 and is one of the leading international, peer-reviewed journals in the area of experimental and theoretical investigations in applied research.

Applied Physics B covers the broad field of · laser physics · linear and nonlinear optics · ultrafast phenomena incl. attosecond physics · photonic materials & devices · optical and laser materials · quantum optics and quantum information · laser spectroscopy of atoms, molecules and clusters · use of laser radiation in biophotonics, chemistry and biochemistry In addition to regular papers Applied Physics B features invited reviews.

Fields of topical interest are covered by topical collections.

The journal also includes a rapid communication section for the speedy publication of important and particularly interesting results.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.307

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Physics and Astronomy, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Mechanisms of femtosecond laser nanosurgery of cells and tissues

  Citation: 1190

  Authors: A., J., G., G.

• Laser wake field acceleration: the highly non-linear broken-wave regime

  Citation: 1029

  Authors: A., J.

• Scalable concept for diode-pumped high-power solid-state lasers

  Citation: 853

  Authors: A., H., A., K., U., H.

• Carrier-envelope offset phase control: A novel concept for absolute optical frequency measurement and ultrashort pulse generation

  Citation: 743

  Authors: H.R., G., A.E., J., D.H., U.

• Ultrashort-pulse fiber ring lasers

  Citation: 738

  Authors: L.E., D.J., K., H.A., E.P.

• Characterization of the noise in continuously operating mode-locked lasers

  Citation: 738

  Authors: D.

• Deep-UV nonlinear optical crystal KBe2BO3F2—discovery, growth, optical properties and applications

  Citation: 736

  Authors: C. T., G. L., X. Y., Z. Y.

• Atomic clocks based on coherent population trapping: a review

  Citation: 591

  Authors: J.

• Recent advances in terahertz imaging

  Citation: 556

  Authors: D.M., M., R., R.G., J.V., M.

• Generation of intense, carrier-envelope phase-locked few-cycle laser pulses through filamentation

  Citation: 541

  Authors: C.P., W., F.W., A., A., A., J., U.

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