''Physics Reports'' is a
peer-reviewed
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scientific journal
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, a review section of ''
Physics Letters'' that has been published by
Elsevier
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since 1971. The journal publishes long and deep
reviews on all aspects of
physics
Physics is the scientific study of matter, its Elementary particle, fundamental constituents, its motion and behavior through space and time, and the related entities of energy and force. "Physical science is that department of knowledge whi ...
. In average, the length of these reports is the same of a short book. These reports aim to make their main points intelligible to non-specialists. According to the ''
Journal Citation Reports
''Journal Citation Reports'' (''JCR'') is an annual publication by Clarivate. It has been integrated with the Web of Science and is accessed from the Web of Science Core Collection. It provides information about academic journals in the natur ...
'', the journal has a 2020
impact factor
The impact factor (IF) or journal impact factor (JIF) of an academic journal is a type of journal ranking. Journals with higher impact factor values are considered more prestigious or important within their field.
The Impact Factor of a journa ...
of 25.6, as reported in the official website of the Journal.
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Physics review journals
Elsevier academic journals
English-language journals
Academic journals established in 1971
Weekly journals
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