Discontinued title. Continues as Philosophical Magazine (1478-6435). Published since 1798, this a well-respected primary journal of experimental, theoretical and applied physics of condensed matter covers structural, electronic, optical and magnetic properties. The journal is published in two parts. PART A: Covers defects and mechanical properties. PART B: Covers structural, electronic, optical and magnetic properties. The current impact factor is 1.915 ranked 7/54.