Living Reviews in Relativity

Living Reviews in Relativity is a premier, peer-reviewed open access journal published by Springer Nature, dedicated to providing authoritative and up-to-date surveys of research across all areas of relativity, cosmology, and gravitation. Its unique publication model distinguishes it from traditional journals: rather than publishing original research articles, it exclusively features comprehensive review articles that are actively maintained and updated by their authors to reflect the latest developments in the field. This living, dynamic format ensures that each review remains a current and definitive resource, covering topics that include classical and quantum general relativity, experimental tests of gravitational theories, gravitational wave astronomy, relativistic astrophysics, and cosmological models and observations. The journal’s primary target audience consists of professional researchers, advanced graduate students, and educators seeking reliable, synthesized overviews of rapidly evolving subfields. As a fully open access journal, all content is freely available to readers worldwide, with publication costs covered by institutional or author funding. Living Reviews in Relativity holds an extraordinary standing in the scientific community, reflected by its 2026 Impact Factor of 64.600, which places it in the top Q1 quartile of all journals in its category. This exceptionally high impact factor underscores its role as the most cited and influential review journal in the field of relativity and gravitation, making it an indispensable resource for anyone seeking a deep, authoritative, and current understanding of the subject.