Physics & Astrophysics Paper Checker

Validate physics manuscripts for APS/AIP format compliance, equation completeness, data availability, and arXiv submission standards.

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Physics publishing requirements

Physics papers follow APS (American Physical Society) or AIP styles for Physical Review, Physics Letters, and related journals. Astrophysics papers in ApJ, MNRAS, and A&A follow their own conventions. Physics manuscripts require precise equation formatting, unit consistency (SI units unless otherwise specified), error analysis for all measurements, and increasingly, data and code availability. arXiv preprint submission is standard practice in physics and astrophysics before or alongside journal submission.

Physics paper checks

Equation completeness

Verify all symbols are defined and equations are properly numbered.

SI unit consistency

Check consistent use of SI units throughout.

Error analysis

Validate measurement uncertainties and error propagation are reported.

Data availability

Check for data availability and code repository statements.

Citation format

Validate APS/AIP or AAS reference style.

Abstract completeness

Verify physics abstract includes objective, methods, and key numerical results.

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Symbol definitions

All mathematical symbols defined on first use.

Equation numbering

Consistent equation numbering and text references.

Unit consistency

SI units used consistently throughout.

Error reporting

Measurement uncertainties reported for all key values.

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Frequently asked questions

In physics and astrophysics, arXiv preprint submission before or simultaneous with journal submission is standard practice and widely accepted. It increases visibility and can attract comments that improve the final submission.