Calls for papers

This focus collection in Communications Physics invites contributions reporting significant advances in the generation, propagation, and practical implementation of structured light in free-space environments, together with its integration into optical systems.

This collection aims to showcase the current theoretical understanding and experimental progress in the detection and application of orbital currents.

This cross-journal Collection between Nature Communications and Communications Physics brings together the latest advances in the characterization of the temporal evolution of the transient photo-induced dynamics in 2D materials and their interfaces.

This Collection aims to bring researchers together to advance our understanding of electron and phonon transport, the interaction between thermoelectric and other physical properties, as well as the issues occurring in making high-efficiency devices.

This collection aims to showcase both experimental and theoretical work that considers optical cavities as a platform to enhance light-matter coupling and realise emergent and novel phases in condensed-matter systems.

From particle acceleration near the speed of light to plasma dynamics in the presence of intense electromagnetic fields, this collection highlights the transformative discoveries and innovative techniques pushing the boundaries of modern plasma physics. We aim to showcase new horizons in the study of the fundamental processes that govern high-energy astrophysical phenomena, providing a deeper understanding of the universe and driving progress in relativistic and ultrarelativistic laboratory astrophysics.

This cross-journal Collection showcases the latest developments in electron microscopy, and its use as a powerful tool for nanoscale characterization.

This Collection brings together the latest and most important findings on higher-order interaction networks, which we believe will become an important reference for physicists working on the topic.

The structural design of molecular machines and motors endows them with externally controlled directional motion at the molecular scale. Their further incorporation into surfaces and interfaces leads to amplified directional molecular motion at the nanoscale which can be applied to control macroscopic material properties. Additionally, they can be organized into three dimensional materials to expand their functionality in the solid state and enrich their applicability.

This joint collection between Communications Physics, Nature Communications and Scientific Reports highlights recent progress in cooling and controlling molecules, emphasising their applications in quantum science, technology, chemistry, and related areas.