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Published on 12 June 2012

EPJ Photovoltaics is an Open Access journal which publishes original, peer-reviewed papers focused in the field of photovoltaic solar energy conversion. Authors in the field of crystalline, polycrystalline, thin film (silicon, CIGS, organic) and third generation PV are called to submit their research letters and regular articles for a fast publication and broad audience (open access). The journal will also promote interaction with research topics related to high efficiency cells such as materials and structures for optical trapping, third generation concepts. Moreover, we aim to establish solid links with the research activities in the field of modules, systems and PV deployment.

EPJ Photovoltaics promotes and supports papers and special issues that contribute to the achievement of the UN's sustainable development goals, in particular SDG 7 (Affordable and clean energy) and SDG 13 (Climate Action).

EPJ Photovoltaics Scope:
- Characterization and Modelling
- Bulk Silicon
- Semiconductor Thin Films
- Organic Materials and Devices
- High Efficiency Materials and Devices - New concepts
- Optics of Thin Films, TCOs
- Modules and Systems
- Deployment
- Dissemination

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Published on 12 June 2012

EPJ Web of Conferences is an open-access journal dedicated to archiving conference proceedings in physics and related sciences. The fields of publication are those covered by the aims and scope of the EPJ journals (the publishers reserve the right to reject proposals that they consider not fitting on these grounds).

EPJ Web of Conferences aims to increase the visibility and enhance the profile of the scientific events, as well as to highlight the work of the contributors. It provides a safe long-term open-access record of the conferences in order to make the proceedings citable and widely usable by the scientific community. Its services are fast, affordable and suitable to large international conferences as well as small workshops and meetings.

Benefits are:

• Free online access
• Swift publication times
• Immediate citability by DOI
• High visibility
• Total flexibility in size and format of the contributions
• Range of additional publishing options

Proceedings are published under the scientific responsibility of the conference organizers.

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Published on 22 May 2013

EPJ Nonlinear Biomedical Physics is a peer-reviewed, open access journal for the dissemination of knowledge about the applications of nonlinear dynamics and complexity-inspired integrative systems science, to the quantitative modeling and understanding of how structure, function and/or dysfunctions and diseases, often concomitantly, emerge in complex biomedical matter, systems and processes. The focus will be on the application-driven development of theoretical, experimental and computational techniques. This includes the development of relevant methodologies, instrumentation, and related advanced technology.

EPJ Nonlinear Biomedical Physics publishes in sections based on subject area. Authors may choose at submission one of the following sections:

Interdisciplinary Topics

This section is devoted to the exploration of a number of relevant topics including but not limited to psychophysics, fractals in medicine, methods of physical therapy, structure-function relations, dynamics of anesthetics and anatomopathology.
Section Editor-in-Chief and Founding Editor: Wlodzimierz Klonowski, Polish Academy of Sciences

Physics of Biological Systems and Their Interactions

This section is concerned with the fundamental physical principles that govern functional units of living systems (such as organs and organ systems) at intermediate and macroscopic scales. Emphasis is on the investigation of biological transport systems and networks (such as e.g. the cardiovascular system) and their couplings to similar or other type of functional units (e.g. biological information processing systems). In contrast to the goal of efficient mathematical modelling in systems biology, the focus of this section is on the search for basic principles and operating mechanisms.
Section Editor-in-Chief: Aneta Stefanovska, University of Lancaster

Physics of Cancer and Oncology

Cancer research is a multidisciplinary effort in which physical methods and concepts have been playing an increasingly prominent role. In this section all aspects of experimental, computational and theoretical physics with applications to cancer research and oncology in general will be given a forum for the dissemination of latest results. Areas of research of particular interest include: quantitative models of tumor initiation and progression, mechanical and electrical properties of cancer cells, ionizing radiation effects on sub-cellular structures, nanotechnology applications in oncology, tumor imaging techniques, pharmacokinetics of chemotherapeutic agents, models of metabolic and genomic instabilities, evolutionary models of cancer.
Section Editor-in-Chief: Jack Tuszynski, University of Alberta

Systems Biology and Dynamical Diseases

In this section, methods and results from systems biology, their underlying physical principles and their potential medical applications are explored. Relevant topics include (but are not limited to) the analysis of system-wide data, modeling strategies in systems biology, metabolic diseases, mathematical models of biological systems or of disease dynamics, physical insights into biological systems or into disease dynamics, methods from nonlinear dynamics applied to topics in systems biology.
Section Editor-in-Chief: Marc-Thorsten Hütt, Jacobs University Bremen

Systems Neurosciences and Integrative Brain Research

The section is devoted to the development, exploration and application of integrative concepts in systems neuroscience and nonlinear brain dynamics. Its scope ranges from theoretical, experimental, informatics to methodological research.
Section Editor-in-Chief: Viktor Jirsa, University of Aix-Marseille

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Published on 16 January 2014

EPJ Techniques and Instrumentationprimarily focuses on the design, implementation, and application of new techniques in all areas of the physical and applied sciences. Of particular interest to the journal are advances produced by:

• Laboratory-specific custom instrumentation and diagnostics
• Innovative and clever experimental techniques
• Refinements to established experimental setups
• Novel analytical methods

Such articles should summarize a novel, significant result, and provide a detailed description of the equipment, methods, or techniques used to produce the result. They may also include discussions of underlying theory, and/or potential cross-disciplinary applications.

The journal is also an outlet for the critical assessment, validation and documentation of newly established knowledge and invites article that:

• comprehensively summarize and review laboratory and instrumentation related procedures and protocols
• contain best practice and related benchmark studies in advanced experimental data acquisition and processing
• contain best practices and related benchmark studies concerning the operation, performance and development of complex scientific instrumentation and equipment

EPJ Techniques and Instrumentation publishes regular articles, as well as short commentary articles intended to promote discussion and debate. Reviews of known techniques, or of open questions in emerging fields, are also strongly encouraged. This fully Open Access journal is devoted to the broad, timely, and public dissemination of information.

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Published on 16 January 2014

Driven by advances in technology and experimental capability, the last decade has seen the emergence of quantum technology: a new praxis for controlling the quantum world. It is now possible to engineer complex, multi-component systems that merge the once distinct fields of quantum optics and condensed matter physics.

EPJ Quantum Technology will cover theoretical and experimental advances in subjects including but not limited to the following:

• Quantum measurement, metrology and lithography
• Quantum complex systems, networks and cellular automata
• Quantum electromechanical systems
• Quantum optomechanical systems
• Quantum machines, engineering and nanorobotics
• Quantum control theory
• Quantum information, communication and computation
• Quantum thermodynamics
• Quantum metamaterials
• The effect of Casimir forces on micro- and nano-electromechanical systems
• Quantum biology
• Quantum sensing
• Hybrid quantum systems
• Quantum simulations

The journal will NOT consider the following topics:

• Foundations of quantum mechanics
• Alternative approaches to, new structures for or different interpretations of QM (e.g. Bohmian Mechanics)
• Non-technical applications such as "quantum consciousness", "quantum psychology" , "quantum economics" etc.

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Published on 13 July 2013

Metamaterials can be generally defined as a class of "artificial" media, possessing extraordinary properties that cannot be found in Nature. The subject of metamaterials has drawn considerable attention and funding from both the physics and engineering communities worldwide and has evolved as a research subject in its own right. These enabling technologies will have a large impact on traditional fields of applications but also play a significant role in stimulating emerging fields.

The major objective of this journal is to provide an open access platform for multidisciplinary researchers to exchange information on metamaterials with a focus on high impact engineering applications. It also aims to stimulate new fields of metamaterials research beyond traditional topics and foster new innovation and transfer of knowledge with added value.

The scope includes, but is not limited to original research contributions, reviews in the following topics:

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Published on 28 April 2015

EPJ N - Nuclear Sciences & Technologies is an open access medium for the communication of original research, ideas and developments in all areas of the peaceful use of nuclear energy, as well as on applications of nuclear particles and radiation.

EPJ N publishes technical papers, technical notes, critical reviews, workshop and congress proceedings, book reviews, computer code abstracts, and letters to the editor.

EPJ N aims to serve its academic community, industry professionals, research institutions, government agencies and policy-makers concerned with the research, technological development and application of nuclear science and technology by:

• Providing authoritative and up-to-date information on the field of nuclear science and technology ;
• Promoting the exchange of ideas and research within the nuclear/atomic science community
• Identifying areas of growth by assessing the conditions and constraints affecting the peaceful use of nuclear energy ;
• Supporting the development of nuclear technology and applications in various markets for peaceful purposes ;
• Responding to global energy and environmental needs and objectives through the study of nuclear science, technology and resources.

EPJ N’s broad scope covers a wide range of topics within its subject category, including General Issues related to Nuclear Power Utilization: Documentation and Database.

Radiation, Accelerator and Beam Technologies: Nuclear Physics applied to Engineering, Radiation Behaviors and Shielding, Radiation Physics, Radiation Detection and Measurement, Accelerator and Beam Technology, Synchrotron Radiation, Medical Reactor and Accelerator, Neutron Source, Neutron Technology.

(NEW) Nuclear Data: Nuclear Data Measurement, Evaluation of Nuclear Data and their Related Uncertainties, Nuclear Reactions, Nuclear Physics for Nuclear Energy Applications.

Nuclear Reactor Physics: Reactor Physics Experiments, Reactor Neutronics Design and Evaluation, Reactor Analysis, Neutron Transport Calculation, Reactor Dynamics Experiment, Nuclear Criticality Safety, Fuel Burnup and Nuclear Transmutation.

Nuclear Reactor Mechanics and Thermo-Mechanics

Nuclear Instrumentation, Measurement, Control and Characterization ; Human-Machine System: Reactor instrumentation and Control System, Human Factor, Non Destructive Assays, Robotics, Remote Control, Safeguards, Control Room and Operator Interface Design

Thermal Hydraulics: Thermal Hydraulic Experiment and Analysis, Thermal Hydraulic Design, Thermal Hydraulics of Single/Two/Multi Phase Flow, Fluid-structure interaction.

Operational Management of Reactor, Nuclear Safety Engineering: Operational Management, Inspection and Maintenance, Nuclear Safety Engineering.

Nuclear Materials and Nuclear Fuels: Fabrication/Development and Properties of Nuclear Materials and Fuels, Codes and Norms, Solid State Chemistry of Actinide Compounds as Fuels, Thermodynamics and High Temperature Chemistry of Fuels, Irradiation Behavior and Characteristics of Materials and Fuels, Irradiation Technique and Post-Irradiation Experiments.

Reactor Chemistry, Radiochemistry, Fuel Cycle, Reprocessing, Safeguards Technology: Reactor Chemistry, Radiation Chemistry, Corrosion, Decontamination, Isotope Separation, Application of Isotopes, Front and Back-end of the Fuel Cycle, Uranium Enrichment, Nuclear Chemistry, Radiochemistry, Chemistry of Actinides, Fuel Reprocessing, Group Partitioning, Nuclear Transmutation and Partitioning Process, Accountancy, Safeguards Technology.

Radioactive Waste Management: Radioactive Waste Treatment, Radioactive Waste Disposal and Environment, Decommissioning and Dismantling, Design and Manufacturing of Transportation Vessel and Storage Facility.

Health Physics and Environmental Science: Medical and Biological Application of Radiation, Nuclear Medicine, Biological Effects, Radiation and Radioactivity Measurement, Radiation Dosimetry, Radiation Control, Environmental Radioactivity, Radiation Dose and Environmental Safety Assessments, Philosophy and Standards for Radiation Protection.

(NEW) Technico-economics for nuclear systems :Nuclear (thermo)economics, Effective Utility & Costs of Resources for Nuclear Energy, Nuclear Consumption, Nuclear Emissions, Nuclear-Power-Fleets, Nuclear Storage Demand, Nuclear Cogeneration, Nuclear Policy, Optimization of Nuclear Power Plants, Fuel Cycle Economics, Uranium Supply Analysis, Levelized Cost of Electricity (LCOE), Exergy Analysis, and all matters specifically relevant to the Economics of Nuclear Energy.