Applied Physics B: Lasers and Optics
Springer Verlag · Germany
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Aims & Scope
Applied Physics B is a renowned journal that publishes essential research results in key areas of applied physics, mostly focused on lasers and optics. Features publication of experimental and theoretical investigations in applied physics. Broad coverage includes laser physics, linear and nonlinear optics, ultrafast phenomena, and more. Offers invited reviews in addition to regular papers. Includes a rapid communication section for the speedy publication of significant and particularly interesting results.
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Publication & Citation Trend
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Frequently asked questions about Applied Physics B: Lasers and Optics
Is Applied Physics B: Lasers and Optics a predatory journal?
PubScope has no integrity flags on record for Applied Physics B: Lasers and Optics: it is indexed in Web of Science, Scopus, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee — always confirm fit and policies before submitting.
What is the impact factor of Applied Physics B: Lasers and Optics?
Applied Physics B: Lasers and Optics is indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection, so Clarivate publishes an official Journal Impact Factor for it (since the 2023 Journal Citation Reports, every Core Collection journal — including Arts & Humanities and Emerging Sources titles — receives one). PubScope links to Clarivate's official source rather than reprinting the number, which can be out of date. Its open 2-year mean citedness is 1.70.
Is Applied Physics B: Lasers and Optics indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?
Applied Physics B: Lasers and Optics is indexed in Web of Science, Scopus.
What is the aims and scope of Applied Physics B: Lasers and Optics?
Applied Physics B is a renowned journal that publishes essential research results in key areas of applied physics, mostly focused on lasers and optics. Features publication of experimental and theoretical investigations in applied physics. Broad coverage includes laser physics, linear and nonlinear optics, ultrafast phenomena, and more. Offers invited reviews in addition to regular papers. Includes a rapid communication section for the speedy publication of significant and particularly interesting results.
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