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About the Physics Today format

Physics Today is a peer-reviewed journal published by AIP Publishing, covering Science, Research, and Medicine, International Science and Diplomacy, Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies.

PublisherAIP Publishing
Reference styleNumbered (AIP)
Numbered — [1], [2] in the text
[1] A. Smith, B. Jones, and C. Lee, Physics Today 12, 45 (2023).

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Publishes research inScience, Research, and Medicine International Science and Diplomacy Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies History and advancements in chemistry History and Developments in Astronomy
ISSN0031-9228
Citation impact (2-yr)0.68
h-index461
i10-index4,631
Total citations1,006,175
Top institutions publishing hereAmerican Institute of Physics
Journal websitewww.physicstoday.org
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Papers published in Physics Today per year

1.8K
2014
2K
2015
1.7K
2016
882
2017
706
2018
599
2019
537
2020
518
2021
479
2022
409
2023
344
2024
284
2025

Citation impact of Physics Today by publication year

2.3K
2014
3K
2015
2.3K
2016
1.5K
2017
1.7K
2018
1.5K
2019
1.1K
2020
893
2021
587
2022
515
2023
341
2024
144
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in Physics Today

<i>The Structure of Scientific Revolutions</i>

Thomas Kühn, Richard Schlegel · 1 Apr 1963

A good book may have the power to change the way we see the world, but a great book actually becomes part of our daily consciousness, pervading our thinking to the point that we take it for granted, and we forget how provocative and challenging its ideas once were-and still are. The Structure of Scientific…

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<i>The Properties of Gases and Liquids</i>

Robert C. Reid, T. K. Sherwood, Robert E. Street · 1 Apr 1959

Share Icon Share Twitter Facebook Reddit LinkedIn Reprints and Permissions Cite Icon Cite Search Site Citation Robert C. Reid, Thomas K. Sherwood, Robert E. Street; The Properties of Gases and Liquids. Physics Today 1 April 1959; 12 (4): 38–40. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.3060771 Download citation file: Ris (Zotero) Reference Manager EasyBib Bookends Mendeley Papers EndNote RefWorks BibTex toolbar…

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Physics Today template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Physics Today format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Physics Today template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official AIP Publishing format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Physics Today use?
Physics Today uses Numbered (AIP) references, shown as numbered [1], [2] markers in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: [1] A. Smith, B. Jones, and C. Lee, Physics Today 12, 45 (2023).
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Physics Today?
No. DocuGuru generates the revtex4-2 LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a AIP Publishing-ready Physics Today document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Physics Today template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Physics Today format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
Who publishes Physics Today?
Physics Today is a physics journal published by AIP Publishing. DocuGuru's Physics Today template matches AIP Publishing's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Physics Today PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Physics Today template (the revtex4-2 class) that is ready to submit to AIP Publishing, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Physics Today template cost?
You can start writing in the Physics Today template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Physics Today PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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