Introducing: AIP Fusion
A progressive new business model co-created with libraries and consortia
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Powering Open Science With Unlimited Publishing, Reading, and Integrated Services
Breaking barriers to open research is at the core of our mission. That’s why we’ve created AIP Fusion: a single-fee, single-agreement model that delivers unlimited reading and publishing across all AIP Publishing and partner journals. It’s a powerful step in making physics research more open, fair, and impactful for the researchers and global community we serve.
AIP Fusion will be initially piloted with a select group of institutions and library consortia in 2026, responding to the specific needs of partners across Europe, the UK, and North America.
Our open science approach extends across our entire portfolio—from Gold and Diamond OA journals to Author Select options and agreements that support both reading access and open access publishing. We empower authors and institutions through transparent policies, streamlined workflows, and sustainable paths to compliance and access.
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What Is AIP Fusion?
AIP Fusion is an all-inclusive services agreement, co-created with libraries and consortia, to simplify open access publishing and advance open science. Iterating on existing models to meet regional needs, AIP Fusion eliminates complex, confusing capped RAP deals in favor of an unlimited, all-in-one approach to all AIPP services.
Under one annual fee, your institution receives:
- Unlimited reading access to our portfolio of 40+ AIP Publishing and partner journals, from 1999 to present (frontfile)—including new titles launched during the term.
- Unlimited open access publishing in any AIPP or partner journal—including gold OA titles—without APCs or article caps.
- Funder compliance, including Plan S, NIH, Wellcome Trust.
- A single, predictable annual fee that reflects both reading and publishing behavior.
No APCs. No caps. No surprises.
Why Libraries Choose Our New Model
Predictable, Transparent Pricing
Researchers at participating institutions can publish open access in any AIP Publishing or partner journal—no APCs, no caps, no restrictions—and gain access to AIPP subscription content dating back to 1999.
Simplified Administration
One agreement, one invoice, and monthly reporting to easily track usage and publishing activity.
Built for Compliance
Fully aligned with Plan S, NIH, and other funder mandates through default CC BY 4.0 licensing.
Institutional Impact
Advances your open science goals, increases research visibility, and demonstrates a commitment to mission-driven, non-profit scholarly publishing.
Participating institutions receive unlimited access to AIP Publishing’s entire journal portfolio—including 28 hybrid journals, 12 fully open access titles, and any new titles launched during the term—all under one agreement.
How It Works
- One Agreement
An institution- or consortia-wide agreement provides access to all AIPP services. The annual fee is based on your institution’s past usage, publishing volume, legacy APC and subscription spend, and AIPP’s 2024 cost-per-article. - Automated Author Capture
Eligible authors are automatically identified at submission—no manual workflows or approvals needed. - Comprehensive Reporting
Receive regular usage and publishing reports to share with stakeholders and track ROI. - Optional Add-ons
Add access to journal backfiles or book collections to extend your holdings.
Titles Included
With AIP Fusion, your researchers gain access to unlimited peer review, dissemination and discovery services across our comprehensive portfolio of 40+ journals, including 12 Gold OA titles (and any new titles launched during the term), all under one agreement. This means unrestricted reading and publishing services across a broad range of disciplines within the physical sciences:
| Publication | E-ISSN | Publisher | Standard Access Type |
| AIP Advances | 2158-3226 | AIP Publishing | Gold Open Access |
| AIP Conference Proceedings | 1551-7616 | AIP Publishing | Hybrid |
| American Journal of Physics | 1943-2909 | American Association of Physics Teachers | Hybrid |
| APL Bioengineering | 2473-2877 | AIP Publishing | Gold Open Access |
| APL Computational Physics | 3066-0017 | AIP Publishing | Gold Open Access |
| APL Electronic Devices | 2995-8423 | AIP Publishing | Gold Open Access |
| APL Energy | 2770-9000 | AIP Publishing | Gold Open Access |
| APL Engineering Physics | 3066-7380 | AIP Publishing | Gold Open Access |
| APL Machine Learning | 2770-9019 | AIP Publishing | Gold Open Access |
| APL Materials | 2166-532X | AIP Publishing | Gold Open Access |
| APL Photonics | 2378-0967 | AIP Publishing | Gold Open Access |
| APL Quantum | 2835-0103 | AIP Publishing | Gold Open Access |
| Applied Physics Letters | 1077-3118 | AIP Publishing | Hybrid |
| Applied Physics Reviews | 1931-9401 | AIP Publishing | Hybrid |
| AVS Quantum Science | 2639-0213 | AVS: Science & Technology of Materials, Interfaces, and Processing | Hybrid |
| Biointerphases | 1559-4106 | AVS: Science & Technology of Materials, Interfaces, and Processing | Hybrid |
| Biomicrofluidics | 1932-1058 | AIP Publishing | Hybrid |
| Biophysics Reviews | 2688-4089 | AIP Publishing | Hybrid |
| Chaos: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Nonlinear Science | 1089-7682 | AIP Publishing | Hybrid |
| Chemical Physics Reviews | 2688-4070 | AIP Publishing | Hybrid |
| Chinese Journal of Chemical Physics | 2327-2244 | Chinese Physical Society | Hybrid |
| JASA Express Letters | 2691-1191 | Acoustical Society of America | Gold Open Access |
| Journal of Applied Physics | 1089-7550 | AIP Publishing | Hybrid |
| Journal of Laser Applications | 1938-1387 | Laser Institute of America | Hybrid |
| Journal of Mathematical Physics | 1089-7658 | AIP Publishing | Hybrid |
| Journal of Physical and Chemical Reference Data | 1529-7845 | AIP Publishing | Hybrid |
| Journal of the Physical Society of Japan* | 1347-4073 | The Physical Society of Japan | Hybrid |
| Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy | 1941-7012 | AIP Publishing | Hybrid |
| Journal of Rheology | 1520-8516 | The Society of Rheology | Hybrid |
| Journal of Vacuum Science & Technology A: Vacuum, Surfaces, and Films |
1520-8559 | AVS: Science & Technology of Materials, Interfaces,and Processing | Hybrid |
| Journal of Vacuum Science & Technology B: Nanotechnology and Microelectronics |
2166-2754 | AVS: Science & Technology of Materials, Interfaces, and Processing | Hybrid |
| Low Temperature Physics | 1090-6517 | AIP Publishing | Hybrid |
| Physics of Fluids | 1089-7666 | AIP Publishing | Hybrid |
| Physics of Plasmas | 1089-7674 | AIP Publishing | Hybrid |
| Physics Today* | 1945-0699 | Physics Today | Hybrid |
| Review of Scientific Instruments | 1089-7623 | AIP Publishing | Hybrid |
| Structural Dynamics | 2329-7778 | American Crystallographic Association | Gold Open Access |
| Surface Science Spectra | 1520-8575 | AVS: Science & Technology of Materials, Interfaces, and Processing | Hybrid |
| The Journal of Chemical Physics | 1089-7690 | AIP Publishing | Hybrid |
| The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America | 1520-8524 | Acoustical Society of America | Hybrid |
| The Physics Teacher | 1943-4928 | American Association of Physics Teachers | Hybrid |
*Read only
Additional Titles Freely Accessible Outside of the AIP Fusion Agreement
AIP Publishing also offers a collection of Diamond Open Access journals that are free to read and publish in, regardless of your institution’s participation in AIP Fusion:
| Publication | E-ISSN | Publisher | Standard Access Type |
| International Journal of Fluid Engineering | 2994-9017 | Hefei General Machinery Research Institute Co., Ltd, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University | Diamond |
| Matter and Radiation at Extremes | 2468-080X | Matter and Radiation at Extremes | Diamond |
| MechanoEngineering | 3066-9510 | State Key Laboratory of Mechanics and Control for Aerospace Structures | Diamond |
| Nanotechnology and Precision Engineering | 2589-5540 | Tianjin University | Diamond |
Read More
Stay informed with the latest news on how the AIP Fusion model works and the publishing processes behind it. Check back soon for additional updates:
- AIP Fusion Press Release
The official announcement of this new model. - How Peer Review Works
Explore the people, processes, and purpose behind rigorous peer review—and see how it drives research you can trust.
Resources
- AIP Fusion One-Pager
A concise, printable overview of this new model.
- FAQ for Librarians
Answers to common questions—including how AIP Fusion supports open science, how pricing works, and how it compares to other publishing models.
- Open Science One-Pager
An at-a-glance guide to AIPP’s journals, open access programs, and publishing pathways designed to maximize the visibility and impact of research.
Contact Us
We’re here to help you find the right solution for your institution. Reach out for more details or a tailored quote–our team is ready to discuss your options:
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