What is the Impact Factor of Physical Review B?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Physical Review B is 3.90, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Physical Review B indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Physical Review B is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q2 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 1.235 (Q1) and an H-index of 534.

Who publishes Physical Review B and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Physical Review B is published by American Physical Society. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $3,532 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Physical Review B?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Physical Review B is "PHYS REV B". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q2Scopus Q1SCImago #3,463Hybrid

Physical Review B

Abbreviation (ISO):PHYS REV B

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Identifier (ISSN):1098-0121(Print)/2469-9969(Online)

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Publisher:American Physical Society

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Clarivate IF (2026)

3.9↑ +0.2

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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WoS SCIEJCR Quartile

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Physical Review B

WoS Q2

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):3.9

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q1

1.235

#3,463

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

534

534 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ2

Self-Citation Rate28.1%

Safe Level (< 15%)Warning Level (> 20%)

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

5,042articles/year

9.24% Gold OA•99.96% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Physical Review B (PRB) is the world’s largest dedicated physics journal, publishing approximately 100 new, high-quality papers each week. The most highly cited journal in condensed matter physics, PRB provides outstanding depth and breadth of coverage, combined with unrivaled context and background for ongoing research by scientists worldwide. PRB covers the full range of condensed matter, materials physics, and related subfields, including: -Structure and phase transitions -Ferroelectrics and multiferroics -Disordered systems and alloys -Magnetism -Superconductivity -Electronic structure, photonics, and metamaterials -Semiconductors and mesoscopic systems -Surfaces, nanoscience, and two-dimensional materials -Topological states of matter

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Physics99.7%Quantum mechanics97.2%Condensed matter physics87.2%Materials science64.1%Engineering60.6%Chemistry55%Mathematics48.6%Nuclear physics42.2%Organic chemistry42.1%Thermodynamics40.1%Optics37.8%Optoelectronics33%Electrical engineering32.4%Electron30.9%Mechanical engineering25.2%Magnetic field24.9%Superconductivity24.7%Composite material22.3%Particle physics22.1%Biology20.9%Computer science20.6%Geometry20.6%Atomic physics20.3%Metallurgy20.3%

Primary Research Areas

Physics Condensed Matter

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Calls for Papers

No active Calls for Papers found for this journal.

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRSCIE2026

MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Rank230/472

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

PHYSICS, APPLIED

Rank67/191

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

PHYSICS, CONDENSED MATTER

Rank29/81

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Rank216/473

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

PHYSICS, APPLIED

Rank69/191

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

PHYSICS, CONDENSED MATTER

Rank25/81

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY	JCRSCIE	230/472	Q2
PHYSICS, APPLIED	JCRSCIE	67/191	Q2
PHYSICS, CONDENSED MATTER	JCRSCIE	29/81	Q2
MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY	JCISCIE	216/473	Q2
PHYSICS, APPLIED	JCISCIE	69/191	Q2
PHYSICS, CONDENSED MATTER	JCISCIE	25/81	Q2

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

Track annual publication volume, total citations, and Impact Factor evolution

12 year

2026Latest

IF3.9

Articles / Year4,232

Total Citations1,637

2025

IF3.7

Articles / Year6,070

Total Citations19,116

2024

IF3.2

Articles / Year5,309

Total Citations40,487

2023

IF3.7

Articles / Year5,021

Total Citations57,655

2022

IF—

Articles / Year4,904

Total Citations70,317

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	3.9	4,232	1,637
2025	3.7	6,070	19,116
2024	3.2	5,309	40,487
2023	3.7	5,021	57,655
2022	—	4,904	70,317
2021	4.036	5,142	96,509
2020	—	5,063	119,919
2019	3.736	5,092	144,278
2018	3.813	5,198	161,516
2017	—	5,531	180,588
2016	—	5,486	195,736
2014	—	2	0

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

Global SCImago ranking, SJR prestige index, Scopus coverage, and societal policy impact

Rank #3,463Scopus Q1SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:2005, 2012-2014, 2016-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Materials SciencePhysics and Astronomy

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q1

1.235

Weighted prestige citation metric per document indexed in the Scopus database.

Quartile: Scopus Q1

Citations / Doc (2 years)

3.56

Average citations received per document published in the 2-year window.

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$3,532 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations52,716

3-Year Documents15,091

Citable Documents15,073

Aggregated from Scopus database across the 3-year SJR evaluation window.

Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)

Policy Citations (Overton)0

Citations in government and international policy documents

Female Author Rate23.3%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

Real-world societal policy reach and author gender diversity tracked by SCImago.

Scopus Subject Categories

Condensed Matter PhysicsQ1

Electronic, Optical and Magnetic MaterialsQ1

Academic Metric Intelligence

Journal Metrics & Citation Visualizations

Total Cites vs Self-Cites

Evaluation of scholarly independence and citation reach

Total citations steady growth

Self-citation: 28.1%

Citations per Document

Citation metric windows across 2, 3, and 4 years

Cites / Doc (4 years)Cites / Doc (3 years)Cites / Doc (2 years)

Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification

Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history

Major Category (Broad Field):

2区 (Zone 2)Physics & Astrophysics

Minor Category (Specific Field):

3区MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

CAS Early Warning List History:

Updated annually: 2020 – 2024

2020

Not warned

2021

Not warned

2022

Not warned

2023

Not warned

2024

Not warned

Academic Intelligence Overview & Context

ImpaQ Analysis

Physical Review B (abbr: PHYS REV B, ISSN: 1098-0121) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of PHYSICS, published by American Physical Society in United States since 1998. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 3.90, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 1.235 (Q1), an H-index of 534.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Weekly, an annual output of approximately 5,042 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,532 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.