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Applied Physics Letters

Applied Physics Letters (APL) features concise, up-to-date reports on significant new findings in applied physics. Emphasizing rapid dissemination of key data and new physical insights, APL offers prompt publication of new experimental and theoretical papers reporting applications of physics phenomena to all branches of science, engineering, and modern technology.

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Frontiers in Nitride Semiconductors Research

Submission Deadline: January 30, 2026

Group-III nitride semiconductors have wide and ultra-wide band gaps suited for a vital role in enabling electrification, sustainable energy and digitalization. The high breakdown field of such semiconductors make possible…

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Progress & Promise in the Hunt for Dark Matter

Submission Deadline: May 27, 2026

Dark matter remains one of science’s greatest mysteries. Though astrophysical evidence confirms its existence, its nature is still unknown. Solving this challenge requires advancing both established detection methods and innovative…

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