Journal of Applied Physics reports significant new experimental and theoretical results in applied physics research. Topics include materials physics, magnetism, applied biophysics, devices and sensors, nanoscale systems, surfaces and interfaces.
The transition of quantum phenomena from laboratory discovery to reliable, scalable technology represents one of the most significant challenges in modern applied physics. Central to this mission is the development…
Recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and deep learning (DL) are rapidly transforming photothermal, photoacoustic, and diffusion-wave sciences and technologies. These data-driven approaches offer powerful tools to…
This Special Topic commemorates the 50th anniversary of a landmark in photoacoustic science: the seminal 1976 paper by Allan Rosencwaig and Allen Gersho, “Theory of the Photoacoustic Effect with Solids”…
To highlight the astounding work of early career principal investigators, Journal of Applied Physics is proud to continue the Early Career Investigator Selection in 2026. All 2026 publications with eligible…
Mechanobiology — the study of how physical forces and mechanical properties influence biological processes — has rapidly become a central theme in understanding living systems. From molecular conformational changes to…
Understanding the role of defects in semiconductors and how to detect and control them is critical to advances in modern electronics as well as to the development of future technologies…
This Special Topic will cover the synthesis, properties, and applications of Group-IV color centers in diamond and related materials, including silicon vacancy (Si-V), germanium vacancy (Ge-V), and other complexes containing…
Materials are frequently exposed to extreme conditions simultaneously, including radiation, high and low temperatures, pressure, stress, electromagnetic fields, and chemically reactive environments. Under these conditions, material response is governed by…