Physics Today Journal Citation Rate 2026
0031-9228
eISSN 1945-0699
AIP Publishing
US
Q3 Quartile
About Physics Today
Physics Today (PT) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by AIP Publishing in US, catalogued under ISSN 0031-9228 (e-ISSN 1945-0699). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.62 (Q3 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.
Physics Today Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Physics Today has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.62, placing it in the Q3 quartile. 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.
Physics Today operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Physics Today 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 Physics Today against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
| ISSN (Print) | 0031-9228 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1945-0699 |
| Publisher | AIP Publishing |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
In-depth profile & metrics
Physics Today is published by AIP Publishing and based in United States.
Its citation rate has held broadly steady over the last 2 years, from 0.608 (2023) to 0.621 (2025).
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
The impact factor has remained stable over the last 2 years (from 0.608 to 0.621), reflecting consistent citation performance.
Citation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.621 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
| 2023 | 0.608 | 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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Last updated: Jul 12, 2026
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