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Physica B: Condensed Matter is an Elsevier journal (ISSN 0921-4526) that, in the words of its Elsevier page, comprises all condensed matter physics, theoretical, computational and experimental. This profile maps the journal’s seven submission sections to its topic areas and gives a Crossref volume signal, so you can judge fit before reading the Guide for Authors. Facts below were read on 2026-11-12.
What Physica B is
Physica B is a journal title in condensed matter and materials physics. Searchers use several names for it: “Physica B”, “Physica B journal”, “Physica B condensed matter journal” and “Physica B: Condensed Matter” all point to the same title, ISSN 0921-4526. The journal is not the same as Physical Review B, which has its own guide.
Who publishes it and what it covers
Elsevier publishes the journal, and Crossref lists Elsevier as the publisher for ISSN 0921-4526. Elsevier’s journal page says submissions need a thorough discussion of the relevant phenomena in condensed matter and materials physics, and lists these topic areas:
- Ordered and disordered phenomena, such as magnetism, superconductivity and glasses
- Optics, including nonlinear and Kerr effects
- Strongly correlated systems, such as heavy fermions and Mott insulators
- Materials physics, covering metals, oxides, polymers and alloys
- Nanostructures
- Quantum materials, such as topological insulators and spintronics
- Surfaces and interfaces
- Computational materials, including simulation and machine learning
Submission sections
Authors choose one of seven sections when submitting. The table pairs each section name, as listed by Elsevier, with the topic areas above that it most plausibly corresponds to. The pairing is our editorial reading of the names, not an Elsevier statement, so confirm the right section in the Guide for Authors.
| Section (Elsevier list) | Related topic area on the Elsevier page |
|---|---|
| Applied Physics | Materials physics |
| Computational Materials | Computational materials (simulation, machine learning) |
| Materials Physics | Metals, oxides, polymers, alloys |
| Nanostructures and Quantum Materials | Nanostructures; quantum materials |
| Optics and Photonics | Optics, including nonlinear and Kerr |
| Ordered Phenomena | Magnetism, superconductivity, glasses |
| Strongly Correlated Systems | Heavy fermions, Mott insulators |
Output volume according to Crossref
Crossref’s journal record for ISSN 0921-4526 (read 2026-11-12) shows 41,365 DOIs in total, of which 3,589 are current and 37,776 are backfile. Its year breakdown starts in 1984, and shows 973 DOIs issued in 2024 and 1,190 in 2025. Crossref counts deposited DOIs; this is a volume signal, not a measure of quality or of indexing in any database.
Where to find it
The journal’s Elsevier page (shop.elsevier.com, journal 0921-4526) holds the scope text and links to the Guide for Authors, the open access policy and the latest articles on ScienceDirect. Use that page rather than a third-party ranking site for submission rules.
Strengths and limits
- Breadth: the scope covers theory, computation and experiment across seven sections, so a wide range of condensed matter work has a home.
- Long record: Crossref’s breakdown reaches back to 1984.
- Metric caveat: the Elsevier page showed an impact factor of 3.2 and a 5-year impact factor of 3 on 2026-11-12 without stating the metric year. Quote the year with any figure you reuse.
- Not covered here: the Elsevier page read for this profile does not state the review model, open access options or article charges. Take those from the Guide for Authors.
Related journal profiles
| Profile | Why compare |
|---|---|
| Physical Review B | Similarly named title in condensed matter; a separate journal |
| Materials Letters | Materials-science journal profile |
| Optics Letters | Optics-focused profile, relevant to the Optics and Photonics section |
| Computational Materials Science | Relevant to the Computational Materials section |
For general background, see what is materials science and journal article types.
FAQ
What is the Physica B condensed matter journal?
It is an Elsevier journal, ISSN 0921-4526, covering theoretical, computational and experimental condensed matter physics.
Who publishes Physica B?
Elsevier, according to both its journal page and Crossref.
What sections does Physica B have?
Seven: Applied Physics, Computational Materials, Materials Physics, Nanostructures and Quantum Materials, Optics and Photonics, Ordered Phenomena, and Strongly Correlated Systems.
Is Physica B the same as Physical Review B?
No. They are separate journals; see the Physical Review B guide.
Sources
- Elsevier, Physica B: Condensed Matter journal page, read 2026-11-12.
- Crossref REST API, journal record for ISSN 0921-4526, read 2026-11-12.
