Physical Review X

Physical Review X (PHYS REV X) is a premier, fully open-access journal published by the American Physical Society (APS). With an ISSN of 2160-3308 and a 2026 Impact Factor of 16.800, it is consistently ranked in the JCR Q1 quartile, placing it among the most influential and highly cited journals in the physical sciences. The journal’s scope is broad and interdisciplinary, encompassing all areas of fundamental and applied physics, as well as significant intersections with related fields such as materials science, quantum information, biophysics, and energy research. PHYS REV X publishes exclusively original research articles, including Letters and full-length Papers, and does not typically feature invited reviews or review articles, focusing instead on groundbreaking, high-impact primary research. The target audience includes academic researchers, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students across physics and engineering disciplines, as well as scientists in adjacent fields seeking the highest quality, rigorously peer-reviewed findings. A defining feature of the journal is its open-access model, ensuring that all published content is freely available to readers worldwide, thereby maximizing dissemination and impact. Additionally, the journal is known for its stringent editorial standards, including a transparent peer-review process and a strong emphasis on reproducibility and data availability. As a flagship title within the APS portfolio, Physical Review X stands at the very top tier of physics journals, rivaling the prestige of Nature Physics and Physical Review Letters, and serves as a benchmark for innovative, transformative research that pushes the boundaries of scientific understanding.