Plasma Physics and Controlled Fusion
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Aims & Scope
Plasma Physics and Controlled Fusion covers all aspects of the physics of hot, highly ionised plasmas. This includes results of current experimental and theoretical research on all aspects of the physics of high-temperature plasmas and of controlled nuclear fusion, including the basic phenomena in highly-ionised gases in the laboratory, in the ionosphere and in space, in magnetic-confinement and inertial-confinement fusion as well as related diagnostic methods. Papers with a technological emphasis, for example in such topics as plasma control, fusion technology and diagnostics, are welcomed when the plasma physics is an integral part of the paper or when the technology is unique to plasma applications or new to the field of plasma physics. Papers on dusty plasma physics are welcome when there is a clear relevance to fusion.
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PHYSICS, FLUIDS & PLASMAS
PHYSICS, FLUIDS & PLASMAS
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ImpaQ AnalysisPlasma Physics and Controlled Fusion (acronym: ppcf-iop, abbr: PLASMA PHYS. CONTROLLED FUSION, ISSN: 0741-3335) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Physics, published by IOP Publishing Ltd. in England. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 2.80, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.985 (Q1), an H-index of 128.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 309 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,336 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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