How Do I Use This Service?

How Do I Deposit Material?

Materials for deposit should be submitted to the editor of the specific journal along with the manuscript. After acceptance of the manuscript and supplemental material by the journal editor, the editor will forward the files to AIP.

Files are made available to users via links from the journal. Authors should include a reference in the form "See supplementary material at [URL will be inserted by AIP] for [give brief description of material]."

We recommend inclusion of a README file that provides information about all files included in the deposit, along with article and author information, and any instructions necessary for users.

There are no restrictions on the formats of files deposited; however, authors should keep in mind that files in commonly used formats, or those for which plug-ins are freely available, will be easiest for users to handle. Similarly, file extensions should be the standard for the format (e.g., ".txt" for a text file). See the Guide to Common File Types and Extensions for further information.

Authors should check supplementary files carefully when they receive page proofs.

Service Policies

AIP is not responsible for the content of electronically deposited material and will not provide technical support for their use. AIP Technical Staff provides no verification of file integrity or usability. Problems with file content should be directed to the depositor(s).

Technical assistance will be provided if users experience difficulties retrieving a particular file or files, but not for any other issues.

AIP does not accept responsibility regarding the possible contamination by electronic "viruses" of the materials deposited. Users should adopt procedures to test for and destroy such viruses before utilizing downloaded materials.

The author expressly authorizes AIP and its agent to reprint, publish, copy, translate, vend, or otherwise supply copies or derivatives of the supplied material to anyone, upon request, and warrants that (1) the author is the copyright holder or authorized agent of the copyright holder, or (2) if not the copyright holder or an agent thereof, the author must attach the authorization of the copyright holder.

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