Applied Physics B-Lasers and Optics
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Aims & Scope
Features publication of experimental and theoretical investigations in applied physics Offers invited reviews in addition to regular papers Coverage includes laser physics, linear and nonlinear optics, ultrafast phenomena, photonic devices, optical and laser materials, quantum optics, laser spectroscopy of atoms, molecules and clusters, and more 94% of authors who answered a survey reported that they would definitely publish or probably publish in the journal again Publishing essential research results in two of the most important areas of applied physics, both Applied Physics sections figure among the top most cited journals in this field. In addition to regular papers Applied Physics B: Lasers and Optics features invited reviews. Fields of topical interest are covered by feature issues. The journal also includes a rapid communication section for the speedy publication of important and particularly interesting results.
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OPTICS
PHYSICS, APPLIED
OPTICS
PHYSICS, APPLIED
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ImpaQ AnalysisApplied Physics B-Lasers and Optics (acronym: aphb, abbr: APPL PHYS B-LASERS O, ISSN: 0946-2171) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Physics, published by Springer Berlin Heidelberg in United States since 1981. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.80, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.421 (Q2), an H-index of 151.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 169 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,793 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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