Physics World

Papers
(The TQCC 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
From tech fear to tech leader4
Final test for James Webb telescope4
Passion, resilience and strength3
Particle physicist Tsung-Dao Lee dies aged 973
Quantum entanglement observed in top quarks3
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
Freeman Dyson: the radical scientist2
A new spin on COVID2
When Bose wrote to Einstein2
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
Quantized vortices seen in a supersolid for the first time1
Quantum investment1
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
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
Spectacular images of the cosmos released to celebrate Hubble’s 35 years in orbit1
Brightness boost for Berkeley laser laboratory1
Helen Edwards: pioneer of the Tevatron0
The surprising physics of babies0
Supersonic cracks break classical speed limit0
CERN physicists update their future collider plans0
Papier-mash-é0
Aliens could use quantum signals to communicate with Earth0
Higher dimensions0
Watt great news for LEGO0
Panel calls for muon collider0
Unhackable quantum Internet inches closer0
Accidental rebrand0
Nuclear shape transitions visualized for the first time0
A cosmic adventure0
Let the viva voce live up to its name0
“Triple Leidenfrost” effect spotted in two bouncing droplets0
Programmable quantum simulator boasts up to 256 qubits0
John Goodenough: battery pioneer dies aged 1000
Quantum year quiz0
Rainer Weiss: 50 years of LIGO and gravitational waves0
Shreddinger’s equation0
Missing pioneers0
NASA launches X-ray mission0
Quantum hype0
Around the world in 16 orbits0
The climate-change outsider0
Escape from physics0
Muons and streetlights0
What’s in a cover?0
Andromeda galaxy photograph bags Royal Observatory Greenwich prize0
Beetling away0
Towards healthier chocolate?0
Stamp of success0
Inspiring inspirals0
JWST reveals interior structure of puffy exoplanet WASP-107 b0
From student to mentor to teacher0
Here’s how Venus could be losing water at a quicker rate0
The joy of connecting quantum black dots0
Superfluidity created in 2D gas0
Eye of fibres0
A most improbable physicist0
New Oak Ridge centre to boost US isotope production0
Painful memory0
Our world is quantum, claims physicists0
Medium-size-asteroid strike would make Earth cool by 4 °C0
Clever Young thing0
Using physics to patent inventions0
CERN’s Large Hadron Collider restarts for Run 30
Is anyone out there?0
‘Paradigm shift’ needed to support disabled people0
Why we need to talk quantum0
NASA sends Psyche mission to metal-rich asteroid0
First electrical transistor made from a plank of wood0
Australia sets out A$1bn national quantum strategy0
Physics gender gap entrenched by biased networks0
Ask me anything: Janina Moereke0
Physicist Ian Chapman picked to head UKRI0
The perfect catch0
Multicoloured light source gives compressive spectroscopy a boost0
A quarter of UK students say school physics teaching is poor0
Full of beans0
The physics of biology0
UK scientists dismayed by stalled Horizon progress0
Theorists: good peer reviewers but prefer significance to rigour0
2025 to be International Year of Quantum Science and Technology iStock/gremlin0
Ask me anything: Taghi Amirani0
Dribbling teapots revisited0
Optimal size for wind farms revealed by computational study0
Sects, drugs, drunken duels0
No simple matter: how bacteria swim in complex fluids0
High-spec open-source microscopy for all0
Entangled winners0
Women less likely to be included as authors on scientific papers0
The silent problem0
UK government plans to ‘unleash’ nation’s space sector0
Build your own Belle0
Rebellious thoughts0
Curiosity killed the (Schrödinger’s) cat0
Testing metaphors0
Size matters0
Plagued by confusion0
A hard time in space0
Trump turmoil hits US science0
LED streetlights responsible for blue-light pollution in Europe0
Twists, turns, thrills and spills0
Scientists link earthquakes to fast radio bursts0
Elemental sound0
A tectonic shift for life?0
Exams are too hard0
Racing to save the planet0
The physics of the perfect burger0
Improving soft skills crucial to keep women in science0
Lunar explorer0
The iron rule of science0
Laser light induces massive magnetic moments0
Eddington was unequivocal0
Brazil joins CERN at last0
Algorithm offers personalized audio in enclosed space0
‘Phononic shield’ protects mantis shrimp from its own shock waves0
Slab avalanches resemble strike-slip earthquakes0
Science must do more to include people with disabilities0
Seeing the light: why flying insects gather at artificial illumination0
Octopus-inspired glove grabs underwater objects using LIDAR0
Bose–Einstein condensates hit record low temperature0
Testing the limits of science0
Ask me anything: Zahra Hussaini0
Perfect reflection0
Firefly Aerospace achieves lunar landing0
Covert ops with added science0
From scientist to science communicator0
A question of dose0
New map pinpoints galaxies across the entire universe0
Gran Sasso experiment shuts0
Retinal stimulation reveals colour never before seen by the human eye0
Architectural flaws0
How to think like a scientist0
Why fungi could hold the key to eco-friendly, fire-resistant buildings0
The laser physicist unlocking navigation technology0
Sunflowers ‘dance’ together to share sunlight0
Baby symmetry0
Chadwick was right0
Collaborate across multiple fields to be highly cited0
Twist and shake0
Electron microscopists tackle fragile samples0
Richard Friend wins 2024 IOP Isaac Newton Medal0
Quasi-crystal quest0
Entangling physics and ballet0
Horror story0
Researchers split on the use of AI in peer review0
History made tangible0
Einstein as you’ve never seen him0
Sensing gravity, the quantum way0
Credit where it’s due0
Welcome to the age of glass0
Ireland releases national strategy for quantum research0
Take a tour of the frontiers of printing0
Stout success0
Bloody building blocks0
Photonic crystals formed over time in ancient Roman glass0
Making science centre stage0
Metaphorical mix-up0
On returning to work0
NASA puts UK physicist in charge of $7.8bn science programme0
Diversity at CERN0
Physicist Maggie Aderin-Pocock honoured with damehood0
The huge carbon footprint of large-scale computing0
A physicist’s guide to ice cream0
Correction0
Group plot quantum-safe future0
Quantum error correction wins award0
Ask me anything: Kim Nygård0
James Webb Space Telescope reveals its first spectacular images of the cosmos0
Clearing the bar0
Search for gravitational waves resumes after COVID0
Prize first0
Underground icons0
Entangled tale0
Telecoms expert disconnects from the network0
Physics sing-along0
Winds of change0
LEGO microscope ‘lowers the barrier’ into the microscopic world0
Supercomputer simulations reveal how the Sun accelerates charged particles0
Origin of life explained with physics0
Surprising heat transfer in new semiconductor under high pressure0
‘Tunable tuna’ makes a better swimmer0
Glass art in the age of quantum tech0
Treemendous Opportunity0
Space-based solar0
Women in academia migrate shorter distances than men0
IOP responds to ‘girls don’t like physics’ comment0
EAST smashes fusion record0
Who are you at work?0
Using cosmic muons to predict natural disasters0
Science needs reform to tackle racism, says report0
Philosophical ding-dong0
Engineering reflections0
Physics cookbook fails to gel0
From muck to magnets0
Mysterious brown dwarf is two objects, not one0
Cold: the early days of laser cooling0
A physicist’s experience of the mental-health system0
Superconductivity appears in nickelate crystals under pressure0
Survey reveals harassment faced by young astronomers0
AI overtakes humans0
Sharing a love for astronomy0
Sony ventures into quantum computing0
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