《物理學年鑒》在基礎(chǔ)理論物理研究的各個領(lǐng)域都有原創(chuàng)作品。思想得到發(fā)展和充分探索，并對首要原則和最終應用給予徹底的處理。《物理學年鑒》在其發(fā)表的文章中強調(diào)清晰和可理解性，從而使它們盡可能易于閱讀。為熟悉該領(lǐng)域最新發(fā)展的讀者提供了足夠的詳細資料和背景資料，以便了解這些論點并了解其意義。

Annals of Physics presents original work in all areas of basic theoretic physics research. Ideas are developed and fully explored, and thorough treatment is given to first principles and ultimate applications. Annals of Physics emphasizes clarity and intelligibility in the articles it publishes, thus making them as accessible as possible. Readers familiar with recent developments in the field are provided with sufficient detail and background to follow the arguments and understand their significance.