Reviews of Modern Plasma Physics is an international journal focused on publishing cutting-edge reviews and tutorials on all aspects of plasma physics. Covers Fundamental, Basic, and Applied Plasma Physics, Laser Plasma Physics, Space Plasma Physics, and Geomagnetism, Solar and Astro Plasma Physics, as well as Magnetic Confinement Fusion Physics. Features reviews by leading researchers and laureates of the S. Chandrasekhar Prize and Plasma Innovation Prize. Offers review articles, distinguished by both excellent quality and high readability, serve as authoritative materials for graduate students and young researchers.
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How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
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Condensed Matter PhysicsQ1
Physics and Astronomy (miscellaneous)Q1
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Physics, Fluids & Plasmas
Scopus Categories
Condensed Matter PhysicsPhysics and Astronomy (miscellaneous)
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Ionosphere and magnetosphere dynamicsMagnetic confinement fusion researchSolar and Space Plasma DynamicsDust and Plasma Wave PhenomenaLaser-Plasma Interactions and DiagnosticsPlasma Diagnostics and ApplicationsGeomagnetism and Paleomagnetism StudiesAstro and Planetary ScienceFusion materials and technologiesPlasma Applications and Diagnostics