Physical Review Special Topics - Accelerators and Beams
Published by APS (American Physical Society)
Physics
AI Policy at a Glance
AI writing tools allowed for light editing only (polishing, condensing). AI-generated or modified images are prohibited — the only exception is if the use of generative AI is itself the research topic.
Text
Writing or editing manuscript text with AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT, Copilot)
Images
Creating or modifying figures, illustrations, or photos using AI
Data
Using AI to assist with data analysis, computational methods, or code
Mixed policy — review each category
This publisher's policy varies by category. Some AI uses are permitted while others are restricted. Review the breakdown above and verify specifics with the journal before submitting.
Detailed Policy Findings
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Disclosure Guidance
Most AI policies require disclosure of AI use in your submission.
Requirements (Where to Disclose)
Authors should disclose AI writing tool use in the Cover Letter and (if desired) within the paper itself. Disclosure should be in the Acknowledgements.
From the Source Policy
Template Language
This is sample language only. Always review the publisher’s specific disclosure requirements before submitting. Requirements vary and may change. BioRender is actively developing an automated disclosure workflow that will provide clarity to publishers on exactly how AI was used, if at all, on its platform and the degree to which it is copyright safe.
AI Text
Required by policyGeneric template — this publisher may have specific formatting requirements. Check the disclosure requirements above.
Methods section
AI-assisted tools (including [specify tool, e.g., ChatGPT]) were used in the preparation of this manuscript for [specify purpose, e.g., language editing/drafting/summarization]. All AI-generated content was reviewed and verified by the authors. The authors take full responsibility for the integrity of the work.
AI Images
ProhibitedAI-generated images are not permitted by this policy.
AI Data
Required by policyGeneric template — this publisher may have specific formatting requirements. Check the disclosure requirements above.
Methods section
AI-assisted tools were used for [specify use, e.g., data analysis/statistical processing/code generation]. All AI outputs were independently verified by the research team. Raw data and analysis scripts are available at [repository].
Additional Policy Details
Peer Review Restrictions
APS does not allow authors to upload manuscripts onto AI chatbots due to confidentiality.
Exemptions
Light editing use (polishing, condensing) is permitted with disclosure.
Enforcement
Generative AI images banned without exception unless the research is specifically about AI image generation.
Source & Verification
Policy last updated
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Policy checked on
March 25, 2026
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