
Founded in 1967, this has been the principal journal for the publication of fundamental research on the Sun for five decades. All aspects of solar physics are reported on. Coverage ranges from the internal structure of the Sun and its evolution to the outer corona and solar wind in interplanetary space. Solar Physics publishes papers on solar-terrestrial physics and on stellar research as well, where they contribute directly to our understanding of the Sun.
Commonly used title abbreviations: SoPh, Solar Phys., Sol. Phys.
- Leading journal published since 1967
- Ranges in focus from the internal structure and evolution of the Sun to the outer corona and solar wind in interplanetary space
- Offers relevant papers on stellar research and solar-terrestrial physics
- 90% of authors who answered a survey reported that they would definitely publish or probably publish in the journal again
Journal information
- Editors-in-Chief
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- John Leibacher,
- Lidia van Driel-Gesztelyi,
- Christina H. Mandrini,
- Michael S. Wheatland
- Publishing model
- Hybrid (Transformative Journal). Learn about publishing Open Access with us
Journal metrics
- 2.503 (2019)
- Impact factor
- 2.484 (2019)
- Five year impact factor
- 44 days
- Submission to first decision
- 174 days
- Submission to acceptance
- 202,474 (2020)
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Comparison of Solar Wind Speed Estimates from Nearly Simultaneous IPS Observations at 327 and 111 MHz
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Energy Partition in Four Confined Circular-Ribbon Flares
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Imaging and Spectral Observations of a Type-II Radio Burst Revealing the Section of the CME-Driven Shock That Accelerates Electrons
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A Reanalysis of the Number of Sunspot Groups Recorded by Pierre Gassendi in the Cycle Before the Maunder Minimum
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Journal updates
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Editor's Choice & Invited Reviews
Highlight articles in Solar Physics
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Memoirs
Solar Physics is publishing an annual series of memoirs by distinguished solar scientists.
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Topical Collection on Irradiance Variations published
Special article collection on "Irradiance Variations of the Sun and Sun-like Stars" published in Solar Physics
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Call for papers: "Celebrating a Solar Cycle of Discovery with SDO"
Topical Collection on “Celebrating a Solar Cycle of Discovery with SDO”
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- Electronic ISSN
- 1573-093X
- Print ISSN
- 0038-0938
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