Applied Physics Letters

Aims & Scope

Applied Physics Letters (APL) features concise, up-to-date reports on significant new findings in applied physics.

Emphasizing rapid dissemination of key data and new physical insights, APL offers prompt publication of new experimental and theoretical papers reporting applications of physics phenomena to all branches of science, engineering, and modern technology.

In addition to regular articles, the journal also publishes invited Fast Track, Perspectives, and in-depth Editorials which report on cutting-edge areas in applied physics.

APL Perspectives are forward-looking invited letters which highlight recent developments or discoveries.

Emphasis is placed on very recent developments, potentially disruptive technologies, open questions and possible solutions.

They also include a mini-roadmap detailing where the community should direct efforts in order for the phenomena to be viable for application and the challenges associated with meeting that performance threshold.

Perspectives are characterized by personal viewpoints and opinions of recognized experts in the field.

Fast Track articles are invited original research articles that report results that are particularly novel and important or provide a significant advancement in an emerging field.

Because of the urgency and scientific importance of the work, the peer review process is accelerated.

If, during the review process, it becomes apparent that the paper does not meet the Fast Track criterion, it is returned to a normal track.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	3.6
2024	3.50

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	5726

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	24207

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.896

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

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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.

• Organic electroluminescent diodes

  Citation: 12946

  Authors: C. W., S. A.

• Silicon quantum wire array fabrication by electrochemical and chemical dissolution of wafers

  Citation: 7219

  Authors: L. T.

• VAPOR-LIQUID-SOLID MECHANISM OF SINGLE CRYSTAL GROWTH

  Citation: 6197

  Authors: R. S., W. C.

• Two-layer organic photovoltaic cell

  Citation: 4373

  Authors: C. W.

• Electronic analog of the electro-optic modulator

  Citation: 4360

  Authors: Supriyo, Biswajit

• Candela-class high-brightness InGaN/AlGaN double-heterostructure blue-light-emitting diodes

  Citation: 3406

  Authors: Shuji, Takashi, Masayuki

• Anomalously increased effective thermal conductivities of ethylene glycol-based nanofluids containing copper nanoparticles

  Citation: 3340

  Authors: J. A., S. U. S., S., W., L. J.

• Multidimensional quantum well laser and temperature dependence of its threshold current

  Citation: 2932

  Authors: Y., H.

• 10.1162/jmlr.2003.3.4-5.993

  Citation: 2739

  Authors:

• Very high-efficiency green organic light-emitting devices based on electrophosphorescence

  Citation: 2658

  Authors: M. A., S., P. E., M. E., S. R.

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