Applied Physics Letters Journal Citation Rate 2026
0003-6951
eISSN 1077-3118
American Institute of Physics
US
Q1 Quartile Established Impact
About Applied Physics Letters
Applied Physics Letters (APL) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering GaN-based semiconductor devices and materials and Photonic and Optical Devices, published by American Institute of Physics in US, catalogued under ISSN 0003-6951 (e-ISSN 1077-3118). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.50 (Q1 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 141,729 works and 6,113,563 citations, with an h-index of 560.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 114 days.
Applied Physics Letters Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Applied Physics Letters has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.50, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the GaN-based semiconductor devices and materials 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 Letters operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 114 days.
Researchers looking to publish in Applied Physics Letters 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 Letters against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Applied Physics Letters
- Be prepared for a longer review cycle — decisions typically take around 114 days.
- This journal covers GaN-based semiconductor devices and materials, Photonic and Optical Devices, Semiconductor Quantum Structures and Devices. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0003-6951 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1077-3118 |
| Publisher | American Institute of Physics |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~114 days to first decision |
In-depth profile & metrics
Applied Physics Letters is published by American Institute of Physics and based in United States.
In our subject taxonomy, Applied Physics Letters is classified under GaN-based semiconductor devices and materials, Photonic and Optical Devices, Semiconductor Quantum Structures and Devices and Semiconductor materials and devices.
For prospective authors, Applied Physics Letters returns a first decision in about 114 days (longer for its field).
Its most recent citation rate stands at 3.504.
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| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.504 | 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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