Applied Physics B
 Applied Physics B: Lasers & Optics is a peer-reviewed scientific journal published by Springer Science+Business Media. The editor-in-chief is Dieter Meschede (University of Bonn). Topical coverage includes laser physics optical & laser materials linear optics nonlinear optics quantum optics and photonic devices. Interest also includes laser spectroscopy pertaining to atoms molecules and clusters. The journal publishes original research articles invited reviews and rapid communications.