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Own the future of physics

Enhance your APS All subscription with perpetual ownership of all articles published in a that year

Highlights

Average citation half-life of

~12 years

Own the most relevant research for years to come.

Since 2000

30%

of all research leading to the Nobel Prize in Physics has been published in Physical Review Letters.

Approximately

25K

Articles published annually. Purchase once and they're yours forever.

Your collection, Your choice

Frontlist Perpetual Rights grants your institution permanent entitlement to all cutting-edge research published in The Physical Review Journals in the active copyright year.

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First year benefit

Renew your 2027 subscription with Frontlist Perpetual Rights by December 31, 2026* to receive complementary ownership of the 2026 Frontlist.

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Ownership on your terms

APS seamless automated renewal system puts your in control of which permissions you choose to buy. With the choice to opt-in or out annually you can secure your rights without future obligations. 

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APS is currently partnering with third parties to improve the speed and capability of your experience. Frontlist Perpetual Rights owners will have the newest and fastest permissions as they are released.

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No digital red tape

Industry-leading, permissive contract language and user permissions meet your researchers' needs. Enjoy unlimited use and concurrent users.

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Future proof

The only perpetual model built for institutional change. Your investment is your forever. Our system centrally tracks your contract, providing confidence in your protected investment.

Our Mission

“APS advances physics by fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and global community dedicated to science and society.”

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APS offers tailored subscriptions and product options to fit the needs of each institution.

Our core offerings

APS All

Our cornerstone subscription product

  • Access to all APS Journals from 1893-Today
  • Interlibrary loan
  • Unlimited use and concurrent users
  • Text and data mining permissions

Frontlist Perpetual Rights

Enhance your APS All subscription

  • Perpetual rights to all articles published in that subscription year
  • Opt-in or out on an annual basis 
  • Unlimited use and concurrent users
  • Newest and fastest permissions as they are released

The Physics Archive

120 legacy of physics excellence

  • Own all published content from 1893-2013
  • A true one-time purchase
  • Unlimited use and concurrent users
  • No DRM restrictions

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Frequently Asked Questions

Don't I already own this content?

An APS All subscription does grant your institution access to all content in our frontlist for the duration of your subscription, but Frontlist Perpetual Rights ensures permanent rights to the content, even if your subscription lapses

Doesn't Interlibrary Loan cover any gaps?

IIL is a fantastic tool for niche requests, but it often involves delays and per-transaction costs. For a high-output field like physics, providing unlimited, concurrent access through perpetual ownership removes the friction for your researchers. It ensures they have the data they need exactly when they need it, without the administrative burden or wait times associated with ILL.

How does this fit with our Open Access agreement?

APS is a strong supporter of the transition to Open Access. However, while OA content is growing, a significant portion of the most cited physics research remains behind a subscription. Securing perpetual rights ensures that your researchers have a 'safety net' of ownership for that critical non-OA content, providing a balanced strategy for both immediate access and long-term archival stability.

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