Chinese Physics C

Aims & Scope

Chinese Physics C covers the latest developments and achievements in the theory, experiment and applications of: Particle physics; Nuclear physics; Particle and nuclear astrophysics; Cosmology; Accelerator physics.

The journal publishes original research papers, letters and reviews.

The Letters section covers short reports on the latest important scientific results, published as quickly as possible.

Such breakthrough research articles are a high priority for publication.

The Editorial Board is composed of about fifty distinguished physicists, who are responsible for the review of submitted papers and who ensure the scientific quality of the journal.

The journal has been awarded the Chinese Academy of Sciences ‘Excellent Journal’ award multiple times, and is recognized as one of China's top one hundred key scientific periodicals by the General Administration of News and Publications.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	3.1

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	5169

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	2613

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.960

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	55

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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.

• Review of Particle Physics

  Citation: 6006

  Authors: K.A.

• Review of Particle Physics

  Citation: 3838

  Authors: K.A.

• The Ame2012 atomic mass evaluation

  Citation: 1537

  Authors: M., G., A.H., F.G., M., X., B.

• The AME2016 atomic mass evaluation (II). Tables, graphs and references

  Citation: 1180

  Authors: Meng, G., F. G., W.J., S., Xing

• The AME 2020 atomic mass evaluation (II). Tables, graphs and references*

  Citation: 1034

  Authors: Meng, W.J., F.G., G., S.

• The NUBASE2020 evaluation of nuclear physics properties *

  Citation: 570

  Authors: F.G., M., W.J., S., G.

• The NUBASE2016 evaluation of nuclear properties

  Citation: 510

  Authors: G., F. G., Meng, W.J., S.

• Event generators at BESIII

  Citation: 503

  Authors: Ping

• The Ame2012 atomic mass evaluation

  Citation: 462

  Authors: G., M., A.H., F.G., M., X., B.

• The Nubase2012 evaluation of nuclear properties

  Citation: 442

  Authors: G., F.G., M., B., X., J., M.

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