Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics

Aims & Scope

Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, a leading international journal, reports cutting-edge multidisciplinary research across all areas of applied physics and the transition of those findings into new and innovative technologies.

Alongside our current areas of strength in applied physics, we now include the physics of energy materials and devices and the biomedical and life sciences.

We welcome contributions reporting on experimental, computational and theoretical investigations of applied physics.

We also welcome papers emphasizing technology with conclusions that explore the underlying physics-based mechanisms and their wider implications.

In addition to being scientifically correct, articles in Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics should make a significant advance in terms of new applied physics and related technologies.

Articles that report solely on optimizing current technologies are not appropriate for the journal.

Contributions should fall into one of the sections below. -Applied magnetism -Semiconductors and photonics -Low-temperature plasmas -Condensed matter: advanced and quantum materials -Condensed matter: nanodevices and nanostructures -Condensed matter: surfaces and interfaces -Applied biophysics -Energy

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	3.2
2024	3.10

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	8845

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	9838

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.650

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	242

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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 Materials Science and 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.

• Applications of magnetic nanoparticles in biomedicine

  Citation: 5329

  Authors: Q A, J, S K, J

• Revival of the magnetoelectric effect

  Citation: 4699

  Authors: Manfred

• Dielectric relaxation in solids

  Citation: 1894

  Authors: Andrew K

• Studies of tunnel MOS diodes I. Interface effects in silicon Schottky diodes

  Citation: 1650

  Authors: H C, E H

• The preparation of magnetic nanoparticles for applications in biomedicine

  Citation: 1638

  Authors: Pedro, Mar a del Puerto, Sabino, Teresita, Carlos J

• Airflow control by non-thermal plasma actuators

  Citation: 1373

  Authors: Eric

• Optical properties of human skin, subcutaneous and mucous tissues in the wavelength range from 400 to 2000 nm

  Citation: 1369

  Authors: A N, E A, V I, V V

• Magnonics

  Citation: 1361

  Authors: V V, S O, D

• Functionalisation of magnetic nanoparticles for applications in biomedicine

  Citation: 1343

  Authors: Catherine C, Adam S G

• The 2017 terahertz science and technology roadmap

  Citation: 1305

  Authors: S S, M S, E H, A G, Matthias C, John, Claudio, M, P, G P, E, D R S, F, I, J, Stepan, Makoto, Kuniaki, Martin, Charles A, Tyler L, Rupert, A G, Z D, Vincent P, J, Juraj, Timothy M, B, S, P, Ken B, Roger, D, P G, V, Haymen, Martyn, Cyril, Alwyn, Andreas, Mira, Nick, Roland, John E, Michael B

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