Journal of Physics, Photonics and Quantum Science
Welcomes fundamental and applied research in physics, photonics, quantum science and emerging physical technologies. Theoretical, experimental and computational work should explain its assumptions, methods and measurement or validation strategy with sufficient precision for specialist appraisal.
Journal aim and scope
The journal aims to publish research that advances understanding of physical and chemical phenomena, molecular systems and materials. It welcomes fundamental mechanisms, measurement and characterization methods, and applications when the underlying scientific contribution is clear and the evidence supports the conclusions. The central contribution should fit at least one of the journal’s academic sections and be meaningful to readers in physics, photonics and quantum science.
Approaches may include analytical theory, computational modelling, synthesis, spectroscopy, microscopy, measurement, characterization and controlled experiments. Authors should report sample preparation, instrument or model settings, calibration, uncertainty and relevant controls, and connect interpretations to the evidence presented. Authors should define the research question, connect the approach to the question, describe sources or materials and analytical choices, and provide enough information for critical assessment. Interdisciplinary work is welcome when its relevance to the journal is clear and the methods used for each component are explained.
Interpretations and claims should follow from the reported evidence. Authors should identify uncertainty, limitations and alternative explanations where relevant, and distinguish demonstrated results from implications or future work. Studies involving people, animals, sensitive data or protected material should describe applicable ethics, consent, privacy and permissions.
Material claims without adequate characterization, measurements without relevant controls or uncertainty estimates, and application reports that do not establish a scientific contribution fall outside scope. Manuscripts outside the listed sections or lacking an assessable scholarly contribution may be declined at editorial screening. The section descriptions below provide more detailed guidance on topic fit.
Academic sections
The scope is organized into named sections so authors can identify the closest disciplinary route. Review each section description before selecting a journal.
Article types
Article type does not by itself determine suitability. The manuscript must fit the journal’s subject scope and meet the relevant standards for evidence, reporting, ethics and transparency.