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Journals in Optics with atomic molecular and plasma physics

This collection covers laser physics, quantum optics, and plasma interactions, supporting researchers and engineers in developing advanced photonic technologies. It features innovations in spectroscopy, quantum information, and plasma diagnostics, essential for applications in communications, energy, and fundamental science.

  • Journal of Quantitative Spectroscopy & Radiative Transfer

    • ISSN: 0022-4073
    Papers with the following subject areas are suitable for publication in the Journal of Quantitative Spectroscopy and Radiative Transfer:Spectra of atoms, molecules: theoretical and experimental aspects;Spectral lineshape studies including models and computational algorithms;Spectrosc... of the terrestrial, planetary, and other atmospheres;Electrom... scattering by particles and surfaces: theoretical and experimental aspects;Electromagne... energy transfer at nano-scale systems with near-field and coherent effects;Applications of electromagnetic scattering in particle characterization;App... of electromagnetic scattering in biological and biomedical systems;Applications of electromagnetic scattering in remote sensing and astrophysics;Radiati... transfer in absorbing, emitting, and scattering media;Near-field radiative heat transfer;Radiative transfer in stochastic media;Radiative transfer in high-temperature environments, combustion systems, and fires;Applications of radiative transfer in environment, oceans and atmospheres;Applicat... of radiative transfer and electromagnetic scattering in metamaterials and material processing.
  • Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section B: Beam Interactions with Materials and Atoms

    • ISSN: 0168-583X
    NIM-B accepts original manuscripts on the fundamental interactions between energetic particle beams and matter, along with related technologies and applications.Relevan... manuscripts will address one or more of the following areas:Interactions between matter and beams of charged or neutral particles: Atoms, molecules, atomic clusters, neutrons, photons, electrons, and ions.Experimental, theoretical and modelling work concerning fundamental interaction cross sections and derived information such as stopping powers, defect formation, thermodynamics and kinetics data.Beam-enhanced synthesis and modification of classical and quantum materials as well as surfaces treated with laser-, electron- and high intensity ion beams. This includes radiation-induced amorphization, crystallization, and other microstructural developments resulting from defect production and annealing, controlled modification of physical and chemical properties by ion implantation, micro and nano-structuring of surfaces as well as creation of structures far from thermal equilibrium, such as supersaturated solid solutions and ion tracks.The behaviour of materials subjected to ionising radiation of all kinds as well as the stability of materials exposed to various high radiation environments, including space, fission and fusion reactors, together with basic studies of initial defect generation, defect diffusion and annihilation, phase transformations, atomic clustering and bubble formation, and radiation damage in general.The fundamental physics and technical development of materials analysis using energetic beams - including all forms of ion beam analysis, accelerator mass spectrometry, positron annihilation spectroscopy, neutron scattering and diffraction, as well as synchrotron-based methods.Applications show-casing analytical capabilities or introducing novel possibilities across the whole range from analysis of biological tissues, materials of relevance to earth and planetary sciences, environmental science, materials science, cultural heritage materials, and thin films.Developments in ion beam instrumentation such as sources, optics, small accelerators, charged particle, neutron, X-ray and gamma-ray detectors, data acquisition, simulations, and computer programs enabling new capabilities relevant to the scientific scope of the journal.If this journal seems like a good fit for your research, you can find more information on submission in the Guide for Authors Guide for Authors.Special issues publication: The journal NIM-B offers interested parties the option of publication in topical special issues (including selected works from conferences). For more information please contact our special content specialist or the relevant editor.If you require any further information or help, please visit our Support Center.
  • Optics and Lasers in Engineering

    • ISSN: 0143-8166
    Optics and Lasers in Engineering aims at providing an international forum for the interchange of information on the development of optical techniques and laser technology in engineering. Emphasis is placed on contributions targeted at the practical use of methods and devices, the development and enhancement of solutions and new theoretical concepts for experimental methods.Optics and Lasers in Engineering reflects the main areas in which optical methods are being used and developed for an engineering environment. Manuscripts should offer clear evidence of novelty and significance. Papers focusing on parameter optimization or computational issues are not suitable. Similarly, papers focussed on an application rather than the optical method fall outside the journal's scope. The scope of the journal is defined to include the following:Optical Metrology Optical Methods for 3D visualization and virtual engineering Optical Techniques for Microsystems Imaging, Microscopy and Adaptive Optics Computational Imaging Laser methods in manufacturing Integrated optical and photonic sensors Optics and Photonics in Life Science Hyperspectral and spectroscopic methods Infrared and Terahertz techniques
  • Chaos, Solitons & Fractals

    • ISSN: 0960-0779
    An interdisciplinary journal of nonlinear science.Chaos, Solitons & Fractals aims to be the leading journal in the interdisciplinary field of Nonlinear Science.It encourages the submission of high-quality articles (under the form of short communications, regular papers, and review papers) containing results which have a significant impact on the following subjects:nonlinear dynamics and non-equilibrium processes in physics and applied mathematics;complex matter and networks;biophysics, systems biology and computational biology;fluctuations and random processes;artificial intelligence, machine learning and big data analytics;self-organ... and emergent phenomena;applicatio... to social science, engineering and econophysics.The journal can only accept papers whose primary subject area lies within the above Aims & Scope.In particular, please take notice of the following, additional, criteria:In order to be acceptable, manuscripts of more mathematical nature should have a clear and explicit connection to physical insight or new qualitative features. The word "Solitons" should be understood as a label especially extended to all nonlinear integrable systems in complex natural phenomena. The paper should not bear on some explicit formulae, some standard solutions, constructions, or asymptotic methods.The journal is interested in articles providing strong insights in the mathematical theory of fractals that are profound for an important particular application, especially in complex systems. Numerical computations should only assist the developed results.The submitted Manuscripts should contain presentations which are a) of interdisciplinary interest, b) easily accessible also to a non-specialized-audi... and c) written in an excellent English style.Notice that if the above criteria are not fulfilled, submissions may be desk-rejected by the Journal's Editors without being sent to reviewers.
  • Optik

    • ISSN: 0030-4026
    International Journal for Light and Electron OpticsOptik publishes articles on all subjects related to light and electron optics and offers a survey on the state of research and technical development within the following fields:Optics:Optics design, geometrical and beam optics, wave opticsOptical and micro-optical components, diffractive optics, devices and systemsPhotoelectric and optoelectronic devicesOptical properties of materials, nonlinear optics, wave propagation and transmission in homogeneous and inhomogeneous materialsInformation optics, image formation and processing, holographic techniques, microscopes and spectrometer techniques, and image analysisOptical testing and measuring techniquesOptical communication and computingPhysiologic... opticsAs well as other related topics.Electron optics:All methods strongly related to light optics, e.g. geometrical electron optics, imaging theories and methods, GRIN optics, geometrical aberrationInstrument... and equipments for guiding, focusing and imaging of charged particles, spectrometers and beam lithographyImage reconstruction and analysis, holographic methodsIt publishes original papers and short notes on theoretical and experimental research in English. OPTIK addresses itself especially to scientific and technical working specialists in this field.Contact: Optik - International Journal for Light and Electron Optics [email protected]
  • Wave Motion

    • ISSN: 0165-2125
    Wave Motion is devoted to the cross fertilization of ideas, and to stimulating interaction between workers in various research areas in which wave propagation phenomena play a dominant role. The description and analysis of wave propagation phenomena provides a unifying thread connecting diverse areas of engineering and the physical sciences such as acoustics, optics, geophysics, seismology, electromagnetic theory, solid and fluid mechanics.The journal publishes papers on analytical, numerical and experimental methods. Papers that address fundamentally new topics in wave phenomena or develop wave propagation methods for solving direct and inverse problems are of interest to the journal.
  • Optics Communications

    • ISSN: 0030-4018
    Optics Communications has a long and proud tradition of publishing high quality research from across the whole range of optics and photonics research. This has included, amongst many other things, early scientific advances by future Nobel Prize winners.Optics Communications invites original and timely contributions containing new results in various fields of optics and photonics. The journal considers theoretical and experimental research in areas ranging from the fundamental properties of light to technological applications.Topics covered include classical and quantum optics, optical physics and light-matter interactions, lasers, imaging, guided-wave optics and optical information processing. For the full list and description click here.Manuscripts should offer clear evidence of novelty and significance. Papers concentrating on mathematical and computational issues, with limited connection to optics, are not suitable for publication in the Journal. Similarly, small technical advances, or papers concerned only with engineering applications or issues of materials science fall outside the journal scope.Please see our Guide for Authors for information on article submission. If you require any further information or help, please visit our Support Center.
  • Infrared Physics & Technology

    • ISSN: 1350-4495
    The Journal covers the entire field of infrared physics and technology: theory, experiment, application, devices and instrumentation. Infrared' is defined as covering the near, mid and far infrared (terahertz) regions from 0.75um (750nm) to 1mm (300GHz.) Submissions in the 300GHz to 100GHz region may be accepted at the editors discretion if their content is relevant to shorter wavelengths. The very near infrared, VNIR, defined as 750nm-1200nm is subject to special consideration.Where a submission utilises the VNIR alone, or in conjunction with longer wavelengths and uses typically `infrared? technology such as InGaAs detectors, it is in scope.Where a submission utilises the VNIR and shorter wavelengths in the visible, and uses typically visible region technology such as silicon detectors, it is unlikely to be appropriate to this Journal. Submissions must be primarily concerned with and directly relevant to this spectral region. Its core topics can be summarized as the generation, propagation and detection, of infrared radiation; the associated optics, materials and devices; and its use in all fields of science, industry, engineering and medicine. When applying infrared technology to other fields, authors should pay particular attention to emphasizing the key role of infrared.Infrared techniques occur in many different fields, notably spectroscopy and interferometry; material characterization and processing; atmospheric physics, astronomy and space research. Scientific aspects include lasers, quantum optics, quantum electronics, image processing and semiconductor physics. Some important applications are medical diagnostics and treatment, industrial inspection and environmental monitoring.A fuller though not exhaustive list of topics would include: Astronomy, Astrophysics and Space ResearchAtmospheric transmission, turbulence and scatteringBiomedical and Medical applicationsCultural heritageEnvironmenta... applications: pollution and monitoringDetectors: quantum and thermalImage processingIndustrial applicationsInfrared lasers including free electron lasersMaterial properties, processing and characterizationNon-... testing, active and passive.• Optical elements: lenses, polarizers, filters, mirrors, fibres, etc.Radiometry: techniques, calibration, standards and instrumentationRemot... sensing and range-findingSolid-s... physicsThermal imaging: device design, testing and applicationsSynchrot... radiation in the infraredAuthors may indicate opposed reviewers in the submission system if they believe there may be a conflict of interest.During submission, please suggest at least one and a maximum of five potential reviewers. You are strongly encouraged to submit recommendations for appropriately senior and knowledgeable referees having no connection to your work and not located at your institution, as this may speed up the processing of your manuscript. The editorial office may not use your suggestions, but they are greatly appreciated. Where the author works in a country with a small community of research workers in his or her field, it is highly desirable that at least two of the suggested referees are from another country.To be suitable for submission to this Journal, manuscripts should advance the field of Infrared Physics and Technology. Their target audience should be those working in the field of Infrared Physics and Technology. Papers using infrared methods, such as FTIR spectroscopy or thermography, in an essentially routine way to advance some other field, and of interest to other readerships, and generally not suited to this Journal.The Journal does include within its scope genuinely new applications of established infrared methods. In the field of medical applications such as the detection of breast cancer or diabetic pathology, submissions to IRPT should normally include advances in hardware or data collection protocols etc. Such studies are required to have adequate sized and well characterized cohorts. Clinical studies using standard equipment are generally not within the scope of the Journal. Similarly in the fields of hyperspectral imaging and near infrared (NIR) spectroscopy application of standard hardware and signal processing methods to a different agricultural product etc does not normally fall within our scope, whereas novel hardware or signal processing does. Particularly for applications in the NIR spectral range, authors should emphasize the novelty of their work.The Journal publishes experimentally validated research. Purely computational or analytical studies (e.g., computer modelling, numerical simulation, analytical calculation) are considered solely in exceptional circumstances and when supported by compelling reasons. The Journal only publishes papers which are purely based on computer modelling without support from experimental results in exceptional circumstances when there is a clear reason to do so. These might, for example, include comparative studies of designs for large pieces of equipment such as satellites, FELs etc.Papers on advances in modelling techniques, appropriately validated, are welcome.
  • Current Applied Physics

    • ISSN: 1567-1739
    Physics, Chemistry and Materials Science An official journal of the Korean Physical SocietyCurrent Applied Physics (Curr. Appl. Phys.) is a monthly published international interdisciplinary journal covering all applied science in physics, chemistry, and materials science, with their fundamental and engineering aspects.Topics covered in the journal are diverse and reflect the most current applied research, including:Physics and applications of nanoscale materials Energy-related materials and devices Semiconductor & neuromorphic device physics 2D materials physics and engineeringPhotonics... optics, optoelectronics, and spectroscopyFunction... materials and oxidesAl & simulation for applied physicsAdvanced scientific instrumentation and detectorsPlasma physics and technology Biophysics and bioengineering, including soft matters and fluidsSpintronics and superconductivity Organic electronics and photonics Regular research papers, letters and review articles with contents meeting the scope of the journal will be considered for publication after peer review.The journal is owned by the Korean Physical Society (http://www.kps.or.k... )
  • Physics Letters A

    • ISSN: 0375-9601
    The journal Physics Letters A offers a rapid review and publication outlet for novel theoretical and experimental frontier physics.The journal covers the following topics:Condensed matter physics,Quantum information (including artificial intelligence and machine learning),Nonlinear science,Statistical physics,Mathematical and computational physics,AMO and physics of complex systems,Plasma and fluid physics,Optical physics,General and cross-disciplinary physics,Biological physics and nanoscience,Astrophy... Particle physics and Cosmology.Physics Letters A also publishes Invited Perspective Articles focusing on break-through research in physics.Note to authors: If you wish to be considered for an Invited Perspective Article please contact the Editors. Physics Letters A does not publish articles on High Energy and Nuclear Physics. Plagiarism, or copying text or results from other sources, is unethical behavior and is not tolerated at Physics Letters A. All manuscripts submitted to Physics Letters A will be checked for originality using the CrossCheck database. For more information on CrossCheck please visit http://www.crossref....
  • Surface and Coatings Technology

    • ISSN: 0257-8972
    An international journal devoted to the science and application of advanced surface treatments for improvement of material propertiesSurface and Coatings Technology is an international archival journal publishing scientific papers on significant developments in surface and interface engineering to modify and improve the surface properties of materials for protection in demanding contact conditions or aggressive environments, or for enhanced functional performance. Contributions range from original scientific articles concerned with fundamental and applied aspects of research or direct applications of metallic, inorganic, organic and composite coatings, to invited reviews of current technology in specific areas. Papers submitted to this journal are expected to be in line with the following aspects in processes, and properties/performan... Processes: Physical and chemical vapour deposition techniques, thermal and plasma spraying, surface modification by directed energy techniques such as ion, electron and laser beams, thermo-chemical treatment, wet chemical and electrochemical processes such as plating, sol-gel coating, anodization, plasma electrolytic oxidation, etc., but excluding painting.B. Properties/performan... friction performance, wear resistance (e.g., abrasion, erosion, fretting, etc), corrosion and oxidation resistance, thermal protection, diffusion resistance, hydrophilicity/hydro... and properties relevant to smart materials behaviour and enhanced multifunctional performance for environmental, energy and medical applications, but excluding device aspects.Articles must go beyond the technical recipe format and gain substantial new understanding and insight based on detailed characterization of coatings and processes. Experimental papers should provide complete information on the process parameters and an appropriate microstructural characterization. Also, papers which include test data should provide full details of the test equipment and parameters. Such papers should report on the synthesis-characteri... relationships.Manusc... must be written in good English and contain a balanced and up-to-date reference list formatted according to the guide-for-authors.No... to authors: In order to be considered for publication, the Covering Letter with your paper should clearly explain the novelty and originality of your research and its scientific contribution beyond previously published papers. If not, your submission will not be considered for publication and will not be sent out for peer-review.
  • Photonics and Nanostructures - Fundamentals and Applications

    • ISSN: 1569-4410
    The Journal features mainly original research work in experiment, theory and applications related to nanophotonic structures. Papers suitable for publication significantly advance our understanding of nanophotonic materials and structures and cover topics such as:• Metamaterials and metasurfaces; • Photonic crystals and related micro- and nanophotonic materials; • Investigation and characterization of photonic crystal properties such as optical nonlinearities, photonic band gap effects, spontaneous emission; • Fabrication of nanophotonic structures and devices using various methods, including lithography, self-assembly, holography, etc.; • Subwavelength optics of structured materials; • Metallic and metallo-dielectric nanophotonic structures; • Subwavelength structures for terahertz optics; • Plasmonics; • Chiral and bianisotropic media; • Structured photonic topological insulators and optics of PT-symmetric nanostructures; • Optics of nanostructured 2D materials; • Random and complex structured optical media; • Frequency selective surfaces; • High-impedance surfaces; • Metamaterials for antenna and circuit technology; • Metamaterial-based devices; • Acoustic and elastic metamaterials; • Photonic crystal fibers and "holey" fibers; • Integration of photonic crystals; • Micro-optical-electr... (MOEMS); • Nanostructured optical microcavities and photonic "dots"; • Inverse design and machine-learning-dri... design of nanophotonic structures; • Novel approaches to micro- and nanophotonics; • Critical assessment of new application fields (light sources, lasers, biophotonics, detectors, optical components, atom and molecule confinement).
  • Radiation Physics and Chemistry

    • ISSN: 0969-806X
    The Journal for Radiation Physics, Radiation Chemistry and Radiation Processing A multidisciplinary journal linking science and industryRadiation Physics and Chemistry is a multidisciplinary journal that provides a medium for publication of substantial and original papers, reviews, and short communications which focus on research and developments involving ionizing radiation in radiation physics, radiation chemistry and radiation processing.Radiation Physics and Chemistry aims to publish articles with significance to an international audience, containing substantial novelty and contributions to science. We expect that articles present new insight or hypothesis testing, that they focus on radiation effects or applications of ionizing radiation, provide uncertainties and statistical analysis where relevant, and present their findings in context with discussion of past and recent literature. The editors reserve the right to reject, with or without external review, articles which do not meet these criteria. This could include articles which are very similar to previous publications, except that target substrates, materials, analyzed sites or experimental methods have been changed.A fuller though not exhaustive list of topics that are considered for publication include:Radiation PhysicsFundamental processes in radiation physics Interaction mechanisms for example scattering and absorption of photon and particle radiations Attenuation coefficients X-ray fluorescence Cherenkov effect Polarization Effects of periodic structures (Bragg diffraction, channelling, parametric x-radiation, etc)Mathematical methods in radiation physics, reference dataRadiation sources and detectors Accelerator and radionuclide spectra and other properties Radiation fields from point and extended sources Detector response functions Basic physics of Dosimetry Radiation transport Buildup factorsRadiation ChemistryIonizing radiation induced ionic and radical reactions Kinetics and mechanism of radiolysis reactions Pulse radiolysis technique and measurements Nanoparticle production by ionizing radiation Radiation induced chain reactions, polymerization Irradiation effects on polymers Dose and dose rate effects LET effects on chemical reactions Pollutant removal by ionizing radiation Computational models on radiation chemical reactionsPapers on photochemistry, microwave chemistry and thermochemistry are believed to belong to the scope of RPC only if they have strong relevance to radiation chemistry. EPR papers will only be considered for publication when the method is used for clarifying radiation chemical processes, e.g. by determining the nature of the transient intermediates. Radiochemistry papers such as tracer technique, radon or other radionuclide measurements, isotopic constitutions fall outside the scope of the journal.Radiation ProcessingRadiation Sterilization Microbiology Toxicology Biocompatibility ValidationFood irradiation Microbiological quality Chemical effects Nutrition Detection induced radioactivityPolymer... Synthesis Polymerization Curing Grafting Crosslinking Degradation CompositesEnvironmen... Effluent gas Waste water Water purification Toxin reduction Sludge Recycling of wastesRadiation effects Semiconductors Gemstones Crystals CeramicsDosimetry and process control Dosimeter systems Analytical instrumentation Environmental influence Measurement uncertaintyRadiation sources and facilities for radiation processing Electron Accelerators Gamma and x-ray facilities Safety issues Transport of radioisotopes
  • Journal of Luminescence

    • ISSN: 0022-2313
    Journal of Luminescence is an interdisciplinary journal of research on the excited state processes on condensed matter. The journal provides a means of communication between scientists in different disciplines who share a common interest in the electronic excited states of molecular, ionic and covalent systems, whether crystalline, amorphous, or liquid. Submissions in the traditional areas of optical spectroscopy (absorption, magnetic circular dichroism, luminescence, Raman scattering, radiative & non-radiative relaxation) are welcome. Papers on applications (phosphors, scintillators, photochromism, electro- and cathodo-luminescence... radiography, bioimaging, solar energy, energy conversion, etc.) are also welcome if they present results of scientific, rather than only technological interests.The journal publishes topics including but not limited to: exciton and polariton dynamics, dynamics of localized excited states, energy and charge transport in ordered and disordered systems, vibronic interactions in electronic excited states, photophysics and photochemistry in condensed systems, excited state resonance, spin dynamics, hole burning, coherent processes in excited states, multiphoton processes, optical bistability and new techniques for the study of excited states.The journal does not accept submissions containing purely theoretical results not related to excited-state phenomena, reporting new measurements without contribution for understanding excited-state phenomena, or using luminescence spectroscopy to perform merely analytical chemistry or biochemistry procedures. Some exceptions will be possible at the discretion of the editors.
  • Physics Reports

    • ISSN: 0370-1573
    A Review Section of Physics LettersThe journal Physics Reports publishes timely reviews which are more extensive than just literature surveys but normally less than a full monograph. Each report deals with one specific subject and is generally published in a separate volume. These reviews are specialist in nature but contain enough introductory material to make the main points intelligible to a non-specialist. The reader will not only be able to distinguish important developments and trends in physics but will also find a sufficient number of references to the original literature.Starting in 2025, Physics Reports will inaugurate a new "Rapid Reviews” section. Rapid Reviews are intended to be shorter reviews, which can be completed more quickly (on order three months) than regular reviews, on exciting new subjects. They are intended to reach a broader audience but go into less technical detail than a regular Physics Reports review. The target length is on order 20 pages (as opposed to regular reviews, which are intended to be more than 50 journal pages) and the reviews are intended to allow more in the way of editorializing than regular articles, which are intended to be more balanced, complete, and pedagogical. We aim to publish one such Rapid Review per month.The topics covered by the journal include but are not limited to:Astrophysics and Cosmology,Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics,Biological Physics,Condensed Matter Physics,High Energy Physics,Nanoscience,... Dynamics and Complex Systems,Nuclear Physics and Hadronic Physics,Plasma Physics,Statistical Physics.Submission of articles to Physics Reports is by invitation only; unsolicited submissions cannot be accepted. Should you feel that you have a topic suitable for publication in one of the sections in this journal, please contact our Editorial Office physrep-eo@elsevier.... ,  with a proposal of no more than 1000 words. You must specify which Editor should review your proposal (see Editorial Board).
  • Progress in Quantum Electronics

    • ISSN: 0079-6727
    An International Review Journal, published since 1969Progress in Quantum Electronics is an international review journal devoted to the dissemination of new, specialized topics at the forefront of quantum electronics and its applications. The journal publishes papers dealing with theoretical or experimental aspects of contemporary research such as advances in the physics, technology and engineering of subjects of relevance to quantum electronics. In addition, papers with new knowledge in interdisciplinary research (e.g. including bio and/or nano related work) are encouraged.Authors are encouraged to write articles of relevance to a wide readership including both those established in this field of research and non-specialists working in related areas.
  • Ultramicroscopy

    • ISSN: 0304-3991
    An international journal affiliated with MSA, ISEM, SCANDEM, NVEM, SGOEM, SIME-SM, DGE, MSC, ASEM and MSSA, committed to the advancement of new methods, tools and theories in microscopyUltramicro... is an established journal that provides a forum for the publication of original research papers, invited reviews and rapid communications. The scope of Ultramicroscopy is to describe advances in instrumentation, methods and theory related to all modes of microscopical imaging, diffraction and spectroscopy in the life and physical sciences.Electron MicroscopyInstrument... developmentImaging and scattering theoryComputational methodsImage processing and analysisAuthors are encouraged to contact the Editor in Chief directly at angus.kirkland@mater... to discuss Review proposals in the first instance possible, as these are by invitation only.