American Physical Society

Physical Review Applied Template

Write your Physical Review Applied paper in a clean editor and export a submission-ready PDF in the official American Physical Society format — with numbered references and the editable LaTeX source. No LaTeX required.

About the Physical Review Applied format

PublisherAmerican Physical Society
Reference styleNumbered (APS)
Numbered — [1], [2] in the text
[1] A. Smith, B. Jones, and C. Lee, Physical Review Applied 12, 45 (2023).
LayoutTwo column
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Physical Review Applied template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Physical Review Applied format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Physical Review Applied template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official American Physical Society two-column format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Physical Review Applied use?
Physical Review Applied uses Numbered (APS) 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, Physical Review Applied 12, 45 (2023).
Is the Physical Review Applied template one column or two?
Physical Review Applied uses a two-column layout. DocuGuru reproduces that exact column layout, margins, and heading styles when it exports your PDF, so the output matches what American Physical Society expects.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Physical Review Applied?
No. DocuGuru generates the revtex4-2 LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a American Physical Society-ready Physical Review Applied 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 Physical Review Applied template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Physical Review Applied format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
What is Physical Review Applied?
American Physical Society journal (REVTeX 4.2). It is a physics journal, published by American Physical Society.
Can I export a submission-ready Physical Review Applied PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Physical Review Applied template (the revtex4-2 class, two-column) that is ready to submit to American Physical Society, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Physical Review Applied template cost?
You can start writing in the Physical Review Applied template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Physical Review Applied PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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