Applied Physics B Journal Citation Rate 2026
0946-2171
eISSN 1432-0649
Springer Nature
DE
Q2 Quartile Fast Review
About Applied Physics B
Applied Physics B (APB) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Advanced Fiber Laser Technologies and Laser Design and Applications, published by Springer Nature in DE, catalogued under ISSN 0946-2171 (e-ISSN 1432-0649). As of 2026, it has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.61 (Q2 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model. OpenAlex records 11,977 works and 285,867 citations, with an h-index of 164.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 16 days.
Applied Physics B Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Applied Physics B has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.61, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Advanced Fiber Laser Technologies research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
Applied Physics B operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 16 days — fast by sector standards.
Researchers looking to publish in Applied Physics B should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare Applied Physics B against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Applied Physics B
- Expect a fast turnaround — typical first decisions arrive within 16 days.
- This journal covers Advanced Fiber Laser Technologies, Laser Design and Applications, Laser-Matter Interactions and Applications. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Applied Physics B Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0946-2171 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1432-0649 |
| Publisher | Springer Nature |
| Country | Germany |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~16 days to first decision |
In-depth profile & metrics
Applied Physics B is published by Springer Nature and based in Germany.
In our subject taxonomy, Applied Physics B is classified under Advanced Fiber Laser Technologies, Laser Design and Applications, Laser-Matter Interactions and Applications and Solid State Laser Technologies.
For prospective authors, Applied Physics B returns a first decision in about 16 days (fast for its field).
Its most recent citation rate stands at 1.609.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1.609 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
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Research Highlights
Recently published high-impact papers in this journal:
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CW and self-pulsating operation of a Tm:YLF 1.91 μm hemispherical laser
Ludovica Appignani, Peter Tidemand-Lichtenberg, Lasse Høgstedt • 2026
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