The Journal of Chemical Physics publishes quantitative and rigorous science of long-lasting value in methods and applications of chemical physics. The Journal also publishes brief Communications of significant new findings, Perspectives on the latest advances in the field, and Special Topic issues. The Journal focuses on innovative research in experimental and theoretical areas of chemical physics, including spectroscopy, dynamics, kinetics, statistical mechanics, and quantum mechanics. In addition, topical areas such as polymers, soft matter, materials, surfaces/interfaces, and systems of biological relevance are of increasing importance.Topical coverage includes:Theoretical Methods and AlgorithmsAdvanced Experimental TechniquesAtoms, Molecules, and ClustersLiquids, Glasses, and CrystalsSurfaces, Interfaces, and MaterialsPolymers and Soft MatterBiological Molecules and Networks.