Chinese Physics B is an international journal covering the latest developments and achievements in all branches of physics worldwide (with the exception of nuclear physics and physics of elementary particles and fields, which is covered by Chinese Physics C). It publishes original research papers and rapid communications reflecting creative and innovative achievements across the field of physics, as well as review articles covering important accomplishments in the frontiers of physics. Subject coverage includes: Condensed matter physics and the physics of materials Atomic, molecular and optical physics Statistical, nonlinear and soft matter physics Plasma physics Interdisciplinary physics.