Journal profile · Physics and Astronomy-Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
Quantum Frontiers
ISSN 2731-6106 · Springer · Singapore
Quantum Frontiers: diamond open access (no APC); no APC; median 55 days to acceptance (40 articles, last 24 months); 24 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Quantum Frontiers is published by Springer. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Topological Materials and Phenomena, Physics of Superconductivity and Magnetism and Advanced Condensed Matter Physics, together about 41.6% of its articles. Its main subfields are Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Quantum Frontiers is a peer-reviewed and open access journal that publishes the finest research on quantum science, especially focused on the interface between condensed matter physics and quantum information science. The journal will try to develop and encourage academic communications among those scientists who are active at the frontiers of quantum science. Research areas covered in the journal include, but not limited to: Quantum materials possessing interesting physical properties, such as topological insulators and superconductors, 2D materials, quantum magnetism, other strongly entangled many-body systems, including their fundamental properties, fabrication and applications. Artificial quantum structures, quantum liquids and quantum solids, Bose-Einstein condensation and superfluidity, ultracold atoms and related systems. Quantum optics and photonics aiming to storage, processing and communication of quantum information, with cavity QED, quantum metamaterials, quantum photonic devices, quantum networks etc. Quantum computing, quantum simulation and quantum communication based on solid state devices, such as majorana fermions, magnetic topological insulators, novel topological quantum states and topological heterostructures, and also optical devices, such as optical cavities, optical logic gates and optomechanical systems. The articles published in this journal will be peer-reviewed by independent, anonymous referees. The journal will try to develop and encourage academic communications among those scientists who are active at the frontiers of quantum science.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Physics and Astronomy-Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
Editor-in-chief Qi-Kun XuePublisher website
Editorial board by country: 50 in mainland China (about 85%); most named Mainland China 50, United States 3, Hong Kong, China 2, Japan 2, Spain 1 (59 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Topological Materials and PhenomenaPhysics and Astronomy17.1%
- Physics of Superconductivity and MagnetismPhysics and Astronomy12.6%
- Advanced Condensed Matter PhysicsPhysics and Astronomy11.9%
- 2D Materials and ApplicationsMaterials Science7%
- Quantum Information and CryptographyComputer Science6.6%
- Quantum many-body systemsPhysics and Astronomy4.6%
- Quantum and electron transport phenomenaPhysics and Astronomy3.9%
- Cold Atom Physics and Bose-Einstein CondensatesPhysics and Astronomy3.5%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CiteScore quartiles (Scopus, June 2026 release)
| Subject | Quartile | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Condensed Matter Physics | Q2 | 148/446 | 66th |
| Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics | Q2 | 82/243 | 66th |
| Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials | Q2 | 114/318 | 64th |
Scopus ranks journals by CiteScore within each subject: the 75th percentile and above is Q1, then a quartile every 25 points. A different system from the CAS zones.LetPub
Database indexing
ScopusDOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
CASPublisher website
Other: Google Scholar, EBSCO, ProQuest, Dimensions, CNKI, Baidu, Naver, OCLC, Portico, CLOCKSS
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 5.2LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.96LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.87LetPub ·
- h-index
- 14OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 28OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 5.29OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Volume
- Downloads per year (publisher) 2025
- 88,500Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 109 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13 | 13 | 246 |
| 2025 | 24 | 24 | 296 |
| 2024 | 26 | 26 | 196 |
| 2023 | 22 | 22 | 45 |
| 2022 | 24 | 24 | 4 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Review time from article dates manuscript dates registered with Crossref · to
55 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 44 days – 78 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 19 days (40 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 73 days
- Sample
- 40 articles with submission and acceptance dates (43 in the window); the latest was accepted on
Only articles that were accepted and published are counted, not the time spent on rejected manuscripts, so this usually runs longer than a publisher's "time to first decision".
Other sources
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 10 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 31 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 10 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Diamond open access (no APC)DOAJ
Every article is open access and authors pay no article processing charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | No APC | No | CC BY | |
| OpenAlex | USD 0 | — | — | |
| LetPub | No APC | No | — | |
| Publisher website | Yes, amount not published | — | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
Open calls for papers1, by deadline
Publisher websiteWhat to prepare4 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- 150–250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 4
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
Article types accepted5
- editorialSingle-blind peer review This journal follows a single-blind reviewing procedure. This journal also publishes special/guest-edited issues. The peer review proce…Length not stated
- original articleThe article types published by Quantum Frontiers include Original Article, Review, Perspective and Rapid Communication. Back to topLength not stated
- perspectiveThe article types published by Quantum Frontiers include Original Article, Review, Perspective and Rapid Communication. Back to topLength not stated
- rapid communicationThe article types published by Quantum Frontiers include Original Article, Review, Perspective and Rapid Communication. Back to topLength not stated
- reviewThe article types published by Quantum Frontiers include Original Article, Review, Perspective and Rapid Communication. Back to topLength not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Data availability, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review
- AI use Generative AI Images
Please check Springer’s policy on generative AI images and make sure your work adheres to the principles described therein. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Authorship principles
These guidelines describe authorship principles and good authorship practices to which prospective authors should adhere to. Authorship clarified The Journal and Publisher assume all authors agreed with the content and that all gave explicit consent to submit and that they obtained consent from the responsible authorities at the institute/organization where the work has been carried out, before th…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Competing Interests
Authors are requested to disclose interests that are directly or indirectly related to the work submitted for publication. Interests within the last 3 years of beginning the work (conducting the research and preparing the work for submission) should be reported. Interests outside the 3-year time frame must be disclosed if they could reasonably be perceived as influencing the submitted work. Disclo…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Data availability Data availability statements
Data availability statement required Model summary
All original research must include a data availability statement. This statement should explain how to access data supporting the results and analysis in the article, including links/citations to publicly archived datasets analysed or generated during the study. Please see our full policy here. If it is not possible to share research data publicly, for instance when individual privacy could be com…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright
Articles in Springer Nature open access journals do not require transfer of copyright as the copyright remains with the author. Details of the OA licences offered to authors can be found on the individual journal website, in the journal's How to publish with us guide. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access publishing
Copyright remains with the author Model summary
To find out more about publishing your work Open Access in Quantum Frontiers, including information on fees, funding and licences, visit our Open access publishing page. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Single-blind peer review
Single-blind peer review Model summary
This journal follows a single-blind reviewing procedure. This journal also publishes special/guest-edited issues. The peer review process for these articles is the same as the peer review process of the journal in general. Additionally, if a guest editor authors an article in their issue/collection, they will not handle the peer review process.
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Springer
- Country or region
- Singapore
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2731-6106
- Print ISSN
- 2097-4051
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Quantum Frontiers
How long does peer review take at Quantum Frontiers?
Based on the dates recorded on 40 articles published between November 2024 and November 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 55 days (interquartile range 44–78 days); authors report an average review time of about 10 weeks. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Quantum Frontiers?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 150–250 words; Keywords: ≥ 4; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; Suggested reviewers: Optional. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Quantum Frontiers based?
Of the 59 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 50 (about 85%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Mainland China (50), United States (3) and Hong Kong, China (2). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Quantum Frontiers?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Quantum Frontiers is indexed in Scopus and DOAJ. The journal's website also lists CAS; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Quantum Frontiers open access, and what is the APC?
Quantum Frontiers is a diamond open-access journal (no APC). It charges no article processing charge.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, Publisher website, DOAJ; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-26). Last updated: .