When did Physical Review first issue its journal?
Physical Review issued its first issue in July 1893. Cornell University professor Edward Nichols organized the new journal at that time.
Questions about Physical Review
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who founded the American Physical Society and when did it take over Physical Review?
The American Physical Society founded itself in 1899 before taking over publication rights in 1913. This transfer initiated Physical Review Series II while the journal remained at Cornell until 1926.
What year did Physical Review split into four sub-journals A through D?
Physical Review split into four sub-journals A through D in 1970 to handle growing research demands. A fifth member called Physical Review E arrived in 1993 to accommodate nonlinear dynamics research.
Which editor led Physical Review from 2007 to 2015 at SUNY Stony Brook?
Gene Sprouse led the journal from 2007 to 2015 at SUNY Stony Brook. Robert Rosner began his term in March 2025 as current Editor in Chief.
When was Physical Review X launched as an online-only open access journal?
The American Physical Society launched Physical Review X as an online-only open access journal in 2014. PRX Quantum appeared in 2020 to connect quantum information science communities spanning pure science and engineering.