http://journal.hep.com.cn/fop Guideline for authors Contents 1 General information ................................................................................................................................ 2 2 Aims & Scope........................................................................................................................................... 2 3 Types of papers ....................................................................................................................................... 2 4 Manuscript preparation, requirements, and submission instructions .................................................... 3 4.1 Manuscript submission ................................................................................................................ 3 4.2 Submission requirements ............................................................................................................. 3 4.2.1 Cover letter ........................................................................................................................ 3 4.2.2 Besides your article ........................................................................................................... 3 4.2.3 Manuscript for review/topical review articles .................................................................. 3 5 Ethics in publishing (Duties of authors) ................................................................................................... 3 5.1 Originality and plagiarism ............................................................................................................ 3 5.2 Concurrent publication................................................................................................................. 4 5.3 Acknowledgement of sources ...................................................................................................... 4 5.4 Fundamental errors in published works ....................................................................................... 4 6 Copyright transfer ................................................................................................................................... 4 7 Manuscript preparation .......................................................................................................................... 4 7.1 Title ............................................................................................................................................... 4 7.2 Author names and affiliations ...................................................................................................... 5 7.3 Abstract ........................................................................................................................................ 5 7.4 Keywords ...................................................................................................................................... 5 7.5 Heading/Section levels (numbered) ............................................................................................. 5 7.6 Text formatting ............................................................................................................................. 6 7.7 Formulae and symbols ................................................................................................................. 6 7.8 Illustrations ................................................................................................................................... 6 7.9 Tables ............................................................................................................................................ 6 7.10 Citations and references ............................................................................................................. 6 7.11 Appendixes (if needed) .............................................................................................................. 6 7.12 Footnotes ................................................................................................................................... 7 7.13 Units of measurement................................................................................................................ 7 7.14 Supplemental material ............................................................................................................... 7 7.15 Materials from third parties ....................................................................................................... 7 8 Post acceptance....................................................................................................................................... 7 8.1 Proofreading ................................................................................................................................. 7 8.2 Author enquiries .......................................................................................................................... 7 8.3 Online first .................................................................................................................................... 8 8.4 Promotion of the article ............................................................................................................... 8 http://journal.hep.com.cn/fop 1 General information Frontiers of Physics (FOP) is an international refereed journal jointly published by Higher Education Press and Springer-Nature on a quarterly basis in English. Online versions are available through https://www.springer.com/11467 (open choice) for users outside the Mainland of China or http://journal.hep.com.cn/FOP (free access) for users of the Mainland of China. The journal publishes Review and Topical review Articles, and all papers are strictly peer-reviewed. We are committed to promoting the development of physics and providing the best services for enjoying the distinctive charm of physics. 2 Aims & Scope Frontiers of Physics, an international refereed journal, aims to summarize the latest and significant progress and highlight frontier achievements, hot topics and cross points in a variety of research fields in physics, such as quantum computation and quantum information; atomic, molecular, and optical physics; condensed matter and materials physics; particle, nuclear physics, astrophysics and cosmology, and to provide a platform for communication and exchange of ideas among physicists in China and overseas. The journal publishes Review and Topical Review articles. The Review provides a comprehensive overview of certain active research areas and the Topical Review offers a snapshot of recent progress in a particular and rapidly developing research field. 3 Types of papers The journal publishes Reviews, Topical Reviews, Research Articles, View & Perspective Articles, and Research Highlights on the current topics of high interest to the researchers at the frontiers of physics. The Reviews provide comprehensive overview of certain active research areas. The Topical Reviews provide a snapshot of recent progress in a particular and rapidly developing research field. The Research Articles are linked to the primary research in nearly all main branches of physics, such as quantum computation and quantum information; atomic, molecular, and optical physics; condensed matter and materials physics; particle, nuclear physics, astrophysics and cosmology. Moreover, the commissioned Special Topics will be organized to reflect the new and cutting-edge research progress and the wide coverage of a certain research topic. The following types of papers can be submitted to the journal: Review (>25 pages) – The Review gives a comprehensive overview of certain active research areas. There is no strict page limit for each review article, but we expect that it is at least 25 pages long. Topical Review (15-25 pages) – The Topical Review provides a snapshot of recent progress in a particular research field. It often deals with a subject which is still developing rapidly so a comprehensive review seems not possible. Research Article (>4 pages) – The Research Articles are linked to the primary research in nearly all main branches of physics. View & Perspective, Research Highlight – The "View & Perspective" or “Research Highlight” presents short outlines of ("views at") research areas addressed in the reviews or research papers, including 1-4 pages (2000- 6000 words) and 10-20 references but no abstract. http://journal.hep.com.cn/fop 4 Manuscript preparation, requirements, and submission instructions 4.1 Manuscript submission Authors are encouraged to submit their papers via the online submission system https://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/fop or by e-mail to the managing editor Hongguang Dong (E-mail: [email protected]). The website guides authors step-wise through the creation and uploading of various files. Note that only PDF files are required for reviewing. To assist reviewers, please add line numbers and page numbers to your manuscript. After the reviewing process, the manuscript will be finally judged by responsible editors who have the right to accept or reject a paper. Once the manuscript is finally accepted, all original source files are required. 4.2 Submission requirements 4.2.1 Cover letter A cover letter must accompany each submission indicating the name, address, and telephone number of the authors to whom all correspondence is addressed. Please briefly describe the main contents and key highlights of the article. Authors are also encouraged to recommend some potential referees in their cover letters. Final selection of reviewers