Aims and Scope
The European Physical Journal D is dedicated to the publication of recent and conceptually novel and scientifically rigorous results of research in fundamental physics.
Our journal publishes high-quality research on the fundamental and applied aspects of optical, atomic, molecular, and plasma physics.
The journal welcomes experimental, theoretical, and numerical studies that contribute to the understanding and applications of physical systems.
Areas of interest include, but are not limited to:
1. Photons
- Quantum Photonics
- Quantum Optics and Light-Matter Interaction
- Plasmonics and Nanoplasmonics
- Photonic Systems (Lasers and Nanophotonics)
- Applications in Quantum Technology
2. Atoms, Molecules, Ions, and Clusters
- Structures of Atoms, Small Molecules and their Ions
- Spectroscopy of Atoms, Molecules and their Ions
- Dynamics / Collisional Processes of Atoms, Molecules and Ions
- Physical Processes involving Large Systems: Biomolecules, Clusters, Nanoparticles and Surfaces
- Applications in Quantum Technology
3. Plasmas
- Atomic and Molecular processes in Plasmas
- Plasma diagnostics
- Technological Applications of Process Plasmas
- Astrophysical, Lasers and Fusion Plasmas
Article Categories
- Research Articles
- Colloquia
- Review Articles
- Roadmap Articles
- Perspective Articles
- Tutorial Reviews
Colloquia describe the development of new areas of research or the impact of new and promising experimental or theoretical methods in the fields that are within the spectrum of topics covered by EPJD. While not as extensive and complete as reviews in the usual sense, they are intended to suitably introduce new research directions and techniques in their early stages of development, and to a wider audience. There is no explicit constraint regarding the length of such manuscripts, although 20 printed pages would be the most usual length. All invited/submitted manuscripts will undergo the same refereeing procedure as all other contributions submitted to the journal. Colloquium papers are by invitation only. Authors can send an inquire to the editorial office providing tentative tile, abstract and authors list.
Review Articles provide a comprehensive and extensive summary of recent research results in a field that is within the spectrum of topics covered by EPJ D and are of current interest to a broader audience. A Review Article should aim to summarize the pertinent experimental, theoretical, and computational results obtained by the key research groups working in the field in the past 10 years. Historical reviews of an entire sub-field of physics are discouraged. There is no explicit constraint regarding the length of such manuscripts, although 35 printed pages would be the most usual length. All invited/submitted manuscripts will undergo the same refereeing procedure as all other contributions submitted to the journal. Review Articles are by invitation only. Authors can send an inquire to the editorial office providing tentative tile, abstract and authors list.
Roadmap Articles are a type of collaborative review papers where a group of authors outlines recent developments and new direction in a specific field. Roadmap papers are structured in multiple sections, each written by different authors. Roadmap authors can send an inquire to the editorial office providing tentative tile, abstract and authors list.
The Perspective Article type denotes a scholarly review and discussion of primary research that does not meet the criteria for a review. This could be because the scope is too narrow, or because the piece is intended to provoke a discussion of a controversial position, speculative hypothesis, or alternative interpretations of existing work.
Tutorial Reviews are high-level and pedagogical introductions to specific fields of physics, related to the scope of the journal. These reviews are expected to be particularly useful for young researchers starting their work or for established researchers willing to explore new research fields: they should be seen as springboards allowing to tackle new scientific issues or methods. As such, the tutorial reviews should be concise and accessible to a non-specialist in the field. They should not give an exhaustive review of the literature but rather discuss the main works relevant to the topic considered. They should also discuss the main concepts and equations relevant to the field, include a historical perspective and highlight the future challenges and areas where further development is desirable. No unpublished work should be presented. Tutorial reviews are by invitation only. Authors can send an inquire to the editorial office providing tentative tile, abstract and authors list.
