Journal of Applied Physics
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| Discipline | Physics |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Edited by | André Anders |
| Publication details | |
Former name(s) | Physics |
| History | 1931-present |
| Publisher | American Institute of Physics (United States) |
| Frequency | Weekly |
| 2.183 (2014) | |
| Standard abbreviations | |
| ISO 4 | J. Appl. Phys. |
| Indexing | |
| CODEN | JAPIAU |
| ISSN | 0021-8979 (print) 1089-7550 (web) |
| LCCN | 33023425 |
| OCLC no. | 900973293 |
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The Journal of Applied Physics is a peer-reviewed scientific journal published since 1931 by the American Institute of Physics. Its emphasis is on the understanding of the physics underpinning modern technology.
The editor-in-chief is André Anders (Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory). According to the Journal Citation Reports, the journal has a 2014 impact factor of 2.183.[1]
History
The journal was initially owned by the American Physical Society and was, for its first seven volumes, known simply as Physics. In January 1937 ownership was transferred to the American Institute of Physics "in line with the efforts of the American Physical Society to enhance the standing of physics as a profession".[2]
References
- ^ "Journal of Applied Physics". 2014 Journal Citation Reports. Web of Science (Science ed.). Thomson Reuters. 2015.
- ^ "Let us go forward . . . ". Journal of Applied Physics. 8: 1. 1937. Bibcode:1937JAP.....8....1.. doi:10.1063/1.1710231.