What is the Impact Factor of Topics in Applied Physics?

The journal Topics in Applied Physics is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, quartile Q1) with official metrics continually updated on ImpaQ.

Is Topics in Applied Physics indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Topics in Applied Physics is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q1 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of N/A (Q1) and an H-index of 34.

Who publishes Topics in Applied Physics and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Topics in Applied Physics is published by Springer Verlag. For exact article processing charges and subscription guidelines, consult the official editorial guidelines.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Topics in Applied Physics?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Topics in Applied Physics is "TOP. APPL. PHYS". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

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Topics in Applied Physics

Abbreviation (ISO):TOP. APPL. PHYS

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Identifier (ISSN):0303-4216(Print)/1437-0859(Online)

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Publisher:Springer Verlag

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Clarivate Impact Factor (IF 2024)

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Impact Factor Trend (2021–2025)

Clarivate IF trend for Topics in Applied Physics

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Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2025):0

Scopus SJR & Rank

N/A

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus / Elsevier Data

H-Index (2021)

34 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ1

Self-Citation RateN/A

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

78articles/year

15.19% Gold OA•0% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Topics in Applied Physics is a well-established series of review books, each of which presents a comprehensive survey of a selected topic within the area of applied physics. Edited and written by leading research scientists in the field concerned, each volume contains review contributions covering the various aspects of the topic. Together these provide an overview of the state of the art in the respective field, extending from an introduction to the subject right up to the frontiers of contemporary research. Topics in Applied Physics is addressed to all scientists at universities and in industry who wish to obtain an overview and to keep abreast of advances in applied physics. The series also provides easy but comprehensive access to the fields for newcomers starting research. Contributions are specially commissioned. The Managing Editors are open to any suggestions for topics coming from the community of applied physicists no matter what the field and encourage prospective book editors to approach them with ideas.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Physics82%Quantum mechanics70.2%Materials science63.5%Computer science52.2%Engineering47.9%Optics47.1%Chemistry44%Optoelectronics35.6%Organic chemistry32.2%Electrical engineering30%Composite material23.4%Nanotechnology23.2%Mathematics20.6%

Primary Research Areas

Physics Physics: Applied

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

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Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF—

Articles / Year44

Total Citations2

2025

IF0

Articles / Year7

Total Citations1

2024

IF0.57

Articles / Year77

Total Citations100

2023

IF0.643

Articles / Year11

Total Citations41

2022

IF0.746

Articles / Year60

Total Citations194

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	—	44	2
2025	0	7	1
2024	0.57	77	100
2023	0.643	11	41
2022	0.746	60	194
2021	0.54	87	663
2020	—	69	323
2019	—	15	139
2017	—	18	167
2016	—	50	469
2015	—	15	65
2014	—	41	735

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

Not indexed in SCImago / Scopus database

This journal is currently not indexed in Scopus or is an academic publication indexed exclusively in Web of Science (WoS).

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Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification

Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history

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CAS Early Warning List History:

Updated annually: 2020 – 2024

2020

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2021

Not warned

2022

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2023

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2024

Not warned

Academic Intelligence Overview & Context

ImpaQ Analysis

Topics in Applied Physics (abbr: TOP. APPL. PHYS, ISSN: 0303-4216) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Physics, published by Springer Verlag in United States since 1973. The periodical holds tracked under Web of Science (SCIE) in quartile Q1, an H-index of 34.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Quarterly, an annual output of approximately 78 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with APC fees are not specified. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.