Publisher profile

American Physical Society

The Physical Review journal family, serving physics and neighbouring research communities.

Overview

Physics, materials and quantum research

APS publishes physics journals with distinct editorial purposes. Physical Review Letters focuses on short reports across physics; PRX Quantum addresses quantum information science and technology. A manuscript may be technically sound yet better suited to a specialist title than to a journal seeking a broader or more selective contribution.

APS journal portfolio

The APS portfolio includes fully open-access, hybrid and subscription titles. Its guidance also explains manuscript transfers: the receiving journal makes its own decision and can see the previous editorial history. Use a transfer offer as an opportunity to reassess fit and respond to the earlier comments.

Publishing model: Fully open-access, hybrid and subscription journals
Subject coverage: Physics, materials and quantum research
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Sources checked: 13 November 2026

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Editorial accountability

Named editors, relevant affiliations and a clear way to contact the editorial office.

Editors assess suitability and use external reports as advice; a paper may be rejected at an internal-review stage.Editorial oversight

Peer review

A documented review model, reviewer selection and a process for editorial decisions.

APS distinguishes internal screening, external review and editorial decisions. A transfer gives another journal access to the previous history but does not establish acceptance.Peer review and transfers

Indexing and discoverability

The exact journal title and ISSN in the index itself; coverage dates and current status.

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Fees and business model

A complete fee schedule, payment timing, waivers and any additional publication charges.

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Copyright and licensing

The publishing agreement, author rights and a licence that meets your funder’s requirements.

APS distinguishes copyright transfer from open-access publication agreements and describes permitted repository posting of subscription manuscripts.Publication rights and deposition

Ethics and corrections

Policies on authorship, competing interests, misconduct, appeals, corrections and retractions.

Corrections and retractions remain linked to the published record. The policies explain how to report research-integrity concerns.Ethics and post-publication notices

Digital preservation

A named preservation service and a clear long-term access policy.

Portico has a publisher record with linked journal holdings. Check the exact title and the content received or committed there; publisher participation alone does not establish complete coverage of every journal and year.Publisher record and holdings at Portico

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Different audiences.

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Physical Review Letters

Short physics reports with a broad disciplinary readership. Evaluate the significance and format requirements as well as the technical subject match.

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PRX Quantum

Quantum information science and technology. Its stated selectivity and expected lasting contribution should be assessed alongside the scope of your work.