Physics World

Papers
(The median citation count of Physics World is 0. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-08-01 to 2025-08-01.)
ArticleCitations
UK unveils Horizon Europe ‘plan B’5
Final test for James Webb telescope4
From tech fear to tech leader4
Quantum entanglement observed in top quarks3
Passion, resilience and strength3
Particle physicist Tsung-Dao Lee dies aged 973
Freeman Dyson: the radical scientist2
A new spin on COVID2
When Bose wrote to Einstein2
Sharp ring of light spotted around supermassive black hole2
How to survive a physics PhD2
Dealing with deniers2
The laws of division2
Scientists urge the US to reduce its nuclear arsenal2
Mechanical quantum bits sound good for applications1
Beam me back1
Friction plays crucial role in how dominoes topple in waves1
Japan launches world’s first wooden satellite1
Carbon conundrum1
Entangled entities1
Do high-energy neutrinos lurk in SN1987A?1
Using physics to fuel fibre-optic innovation1
Painting with protons: treatment beams recreate classic works of art1
China sets out its climate ambitions1
The benefits of ‘Newton first’ teaching1
Get stuck in1
Planning the future of high-energy physics1
The physics of sheep – from phase transitions to collective motion1
The joy of solar panels1
Radiocarbon dating narrows age estimate of Kyrenia shipwreck1
Quantum sensor survives at record-high pressures1
Brightness boost for Berkeley laser laboratory1
Spectacular images of the cosmos released to celebrate Hubble’s 35 years in orbit1
Arab Physical Society hosts inaugural event to celebrate founding1
The weird and wonderful world of physics1
Exploration without exploitation1
We need to rethink scientific awards1
‘Quantum materials are going through a revolution’1
NASA launches $488m SPHEREx observatory1
China powers ahead in particle physics1
Uproar at union’s harassment policy1
New centre aims to limit satellite interference on observations1
CERN and China1
Flower bubbles1
China overtakes the US in terms of research quality, finds study1
Glassy gifts from a volcano goddess1
A novel window into smart glass1
A quantum celebration1
Quantum for all – building a firm foundation1
Quantum teleportation goes beyond neighbouring nodes1
Quantum processor integrates 48 logical qubits1
From death rays to antimatter1
A tale of catastrophe and complexity1
Quantum transition detected inside Earth could have its uses1
The power of quantum algorithms1
Recruiting and retaining good physics teachers1
Where next for high-energy physics?1
Quantum investment1
Quantized vortices seen in a supersolid for the first time1
Microscopy technique reveals long-sought ‘sigma-hole’1
NMR helps to clear a mine field1
Freedom in the Equation exhibition opens at Harvard Science Centre1
Fusion’s burning challenge1
WIMPs versus axions1
UK outlines next STEPs towards fusion1
Engineering reflections0
Australia sets out A$1bn national quantum strategy0
Baby symmetry0
Physics cookbook fails to gel0
Cold: the early days of laser cooling0
NASA sends Psyche mission to metal-rich asteroid0
Multicoloured light source gives compressive spectroscopy a boost0
Richard Friend wins 2024 IOP Isaac Newton Medal0
Superconductivity appears in nickelate crystals under pressure0
Sharing a love for astronomy0
Physicist Ian Chapman picked to head UKRI0
Theorists: good peer reviewers but prefer significance to rigour0
Einstein as you’ve never seen him0
Helen Edwards: pioneer of the Tevatron0
CERN physicists update their future collider plans0
The physics of biology0
Nuclear shape transitions visualized for the first time0
Take a tour of the frontiers of printing0
Higher dimensions0
2025 to be International Year of Quantum Science and Technology iStock/gremlin0
Unhackable quantum Internet inches closer0
Optimal size for wind farms revealed by computational study0
No simple matter: how bacteria swim in complex fluids0
NASA puts UK physicist in charge of $7.8bn science programme0
A cosmic adventure0
High-spec open-source microscopy for all0
Programmable quantum simulator boasts up to 256 qubits0
The silent problem0
Build your own Belle0
Quantum year quiz0
Quantum error correction wins award0
Shreddinger’s equation0
LED streetlights responsible for blue-light pollution in Europe0
Quantum hype0
Size matters0
A hard time in space0
The climate-change outsider0
Muons and streetlights0
The physics of the perfect burger0
Andromeda galaxy photograph bags Royal Observatory Greenwich prize0
Elemental sound0
Exams are too hard0
Beetling away0
Here’s how Venus could be losing water at a quicker rate0
Eddington was unequivocal0
Inspiring inspirals0
Lunar explorer0
JWST reveals interior structure of puffy exoplanet WASP-107 b0
Slab avalanches resemble strike-slip earthquakes0
Superfluidity created in 2D gas0
Brazil joins CERN at last0
Eye of fibres0
New Oak Ridge centre to boost US isotope production0
Painful memory0
Ask me anything: Zahra Hussaini0
Who are you at work?0
Our world is quantum, claims physicists0
Using physics to patent inventions0
Bose–Einstein condensates hit record low temperature0
Is anyone out there?0
New map pinpoints galaxies across the entire universe0
From muck to magnets0
‘Paradigm shift’ needed to support disabled people0
First electrical transistor made from a plank of wood0
From scientist to science communicator0
The laser physicist unlocking navigation technology0
Survey reveals harassment faced by young astronomers0
Physics gender gap entrenched by biased networks0
The perfect catch0
How to think like a scientist0
Twist and shake0
The surprising physics of babies0
A quarter of UK students say school physics teaching is poor0
UK scientists dismayed by stalled Horizon progress0
Chadwick was right0
Watt great news for LEGO0
Ask me anything: Taghi Amirani0
Sects, drugs, drunken duels0
Quasi-crystal quest0
Horror story0
Let the viva voce live up to its name0
Entangled winners0
Researchers split on the use of AI in peer review0
UK government plans to ‘unleash’ nation’s space sector0
Sensing gravity, the quantum way0
Welcome to the age of glass0
Rebellious thoughts0
Missing pioneers0
Curiosity killed the (Schrödinger’s) cat0
Metaphorical mix-up0
Plagued by confusion0
Stout success0
Photonic crystals formed over time in ancient Roman glass0
Trump turmoil hits US science0
Twists, turns, thrills and spills0
Correction0
A tectonic shift for life?0
Diversity at CERN0
The huge carbon footprint of large-scale computing0
Racing to save the planet0
Improving soft skills crucial to keep women in science0
Search for gravitational waves resumes after COVID0
The iron rule of science0
Ask me anything: Kim Nygård0
Laser light induces massive magnetic moments0
Science must do more to include people with disabilities0
Telecoms expert disconnects from the network0
Algorithm offers personalized audio in enclosed space0
Prize first0
‘Phononic shield’ protects mantis shrimp from its own shock waves0
Origin of life explained with physics0
Seeing the light: why flying insects gather at artificial illumination0
Winds of change0
Medium-size-asteroid strike would make Earth cool by 4 °C0
Octopus-inspired glove grabs underwater objects using LIDAR0
Testing the limits of science0
Perfect reflection0
Women in academia migrate shorter distances than men0
Why we need to talk quantum0
Firefly Aerospace achieves lunar landing0
A question of dose0
Treemendous Opportunity0
Gran Sasso experiment shuts0
Philosophical ding-dong0
Ask me anything: Janina Moereke0
Retinal stimulation reveals colour never before seen by the human eye0
Why fungi could hold the key to eco-friendly, fire-resistant buildings0
Using cosmic muons to predict natural disasters0
A physicist’s experience of the mental-health system0
Full of beans0
Sunflowers ‘dance’ together to share sunlight0
Collaborate across multiple fields to be highly cited0
Mysterious brown dwarf is two objects, not one0
Sony ventures into quantum computing0
Dribbling teapots revisited0
Electron microscopists tackle fragile samples0
Entangling physics and ballet0
AI overtakes humans0
Women less likely to be included as authors on scientific papers0
History made tangible0
Credit where it’s due0
Supersonic cracks break classical speed limit0
Papier-mash-é0
Testing metaphors0
Ireland releases national strategy for quantum research0
Aliens could use quantum signals to communicate with Earth0
Bloody building blocks0
Panel calls for muon collider0
Accidental rebrand0
Making science centre stage0
Scientists link earthquakes to fast radio bursts0
On returning to work0
Rainer Weiss: 50 years of LIGO and gravitational waves0
Physicist Maggie Aderin-Pocock honoured with damehood0
“Triple Leidenfrost” effect spotted in two bouncing droplets0
John Goodenough: battery pioneer dies aged 1000
A physicist’s guide to ice cream0
Group plot quantum-safe future0
Escape from physics0
James Webb Space Telescope reveals its first spectacular images of the cosmos0
NASA launches X-ray mission0
Around the world in 16 orbits0
Clearing the bar0
Physics sing-along0
Towards healthier chocolate?0
Underground icons0
What’s in a cover?0
Entangled tale0
From student to mentor to teacher0
LEGO microscope ‘lowers the barrier’ into the microscopic world0
Stamp of success0
Supercomputer simulations reveal how the Sun accelerates charged particles0
Surprising heat transfer in new semiconductor under high pressure0
‘Tunable tuna’ makes a better swimmer0
The joy of connecting quantum black dots0
Covert ops with added science0
Glass art in the age of quantum tech0
Space-based solar0
A most improbable physicist0
IOP responds to ‘girls don’t like physics’ comment0
CERN’s Large Hadron Collider restarts for Run 30
Architectural flaws0
EAST smashes fusion record0
Science needs reform to tackle racism, says report0
Clever Young thing0
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