Review of Scientific Instruments

Aims & Scope

Review of Scientific Instruments (RSI) publishes novel advancements in scientific instrumentation, apparatuses, techniques of experimental measurement, and related mathematical analysis.

Its content includes publication of regular articles, review articles, perspectives, tutorials, and notes on instruments covering all areas of science, including physics, chemistry, and biology.

Special Topics may also be published on new developments or on recently held workshops or conferences in instrumentation.

RSI covers timely reports on instrumentation within areas of research that include the following topics: -Pump-Probe and Resonance Ionization Lasers; General Lasers -Spectroscopy; Photon Optics and Detectors -Atom/Molecule Traps, Manipulation and Detection -Ion Optics and Acceleration; Particle Sources and Detectors; Nuclear Physics -Fusion and Plasmas -All Microscopy; Imaging Methods; Positioning Systems -Condensed Matter; Materials -Chemistry; Biology; Medicine -Gravity; Geophysics; Astronomy and Astrophysics; Remote Sensing -Electronics; Electromagnetic Technology; Microwaves; Power Supplies -Thermometry; Thermal Diffusivity; Acoustics; Photothermal and Photoacoustic -Sensors; Actuators; Positioning Devices; MEMS/NEMS -General Instruments, Experimental Techniques or Analyses

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.7
2024	1.30

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.481

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	189

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	11959

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	4843

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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 Medicine 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.

• <scp>WSXM</scp>: A software for scanning probe microscopy and a tool for nanotechnology

  Citation: 7131

  Authors: I., R., J. M., J., J., A. M.

• Modified Spin-Echo Method for Measuring Nuclear Relaxation Times

  Citation: 5240

  Authors: S., D.

• Calibration of atomic-force microscope tips

  Citation: 3667

  Authors: Jeffrey L., John

• Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometer with Improved Resolution

  Citation: 3275

  Authors: W. C., I. H.

• Velocity map imaging of ions and electrons using electrostatic lenses: Application in photoelectron and photofragment ion imaging of molecular oxygen

  Citation: 2506

  Authors: André T. J. B., David H.

• Photoacoustic imaging in biomedicine

  Citation: 2113

  Authors: Minghua, Lihong V.

• Optical trapping

  Citation: 2052

  Authors: Keir C., Steven M.

• Femtosecond pulse shaping using spatial light modulators

  Citation: 1930

  Authors: A. M.

• Calibration of rectangular atomic force microscope cantilevers

  Citation: 1867

  Authors: John E., James W. M., Paul

• Thermal conductivity measurement from 30 to 750 K: the 3ω method

  Citation: 1669

  Authors: David G.

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