Reviews in Atomic and Molecular Physics: 2026

Frontiers in Physics is delighted to present “Reviews in Atomic and Molecular Physics: 2026”.This Research Topic will feature authoritative Review and Mini Review articles covering major advances across Atomic and Molecular Physics, clarifying the state of the art and defining the most promising directions for future research and innovation. We welcome contributions spanning fundamental theory, precision spectroscopy and experiments, and advanced computational modeling, with a strong emphasis on work that sheds new light on the structure, dynamics, and interactions of atomic and molecular systems - from isolated atoms to complex molecules - and that bridges theoretical and experimental approaches across the field.We encourage Review and Mini Review submissions that cover established and emerging areas such as:• Atomic structure and spectroscopy, including precision measurements and exotic atomic systems• Molecular structure, dynamics, and spectroscopy, including reaction mechanisms• Cold and ultracold atoms and molecules, including quantum degenerate gases and Bose–Einstein condensates• Atom–light interactions, quantum optics, and laser-based control of atomic and molecular systems• Precision tests of fundamental physics using atoms and molecules, including tests of fundamental symmetries and constants• Quantum information and quantum simulation with atomic, molecular, and optical (AMO) platforms• Novel theoretical, numerical, and many-body techniques for atomic and molecular quantum systems• Links between atomic and molecular physics and high-impact applications in metrology, sensing, computing, and fundamental scienceThis Research Topic aims to serve as a practical reference for researchers and innovators, and a catalyst for new collaborations and future Research Topics.Important Note: This is an invitation-only Research Topic. If you would like to be considered as a potential contributor, please register your interest by contacting the Frontiers in Physics journal team at physics@frontiersin.org Topic editors: Nigel John Mason Source: https://www.frontiersin.org/research-topics/84518/reviews-in-atomic-and-molecular-physics-2026