\\, and all
work with \label and \ref. \protect is
needed (and works) with fragile commands in headings. Not bold.
\label and \ref. Fragile
commands need to be \protect'd. The curly brackets must
be present, but may be empty. Not bold.
\appendix,
but produces no letter. Should be used when there is a
single appendix in a paper. \dec command. See Sample Compuscript A.
FAST FACTS FOR NEW PARTICIPANTS
Since 1980 the American Physical Society has been accepting computer files from authors and using those files (``compuscripts'') in the preparation of their galleys. In 1987 a research and development effort was launched to expand this service to include TEX-formatted compuscripts. We have been publishing TEX compuscripts since 1988.
Benefits to Author: Reduced Proofreading. Since
galleys are composed from virtually the same file that produced
the manuscript, proofreading time can be reduced significantly.
How to Qualify: Use REVTEX or LATEX Macros.
The APS has developed a ``compuscript toolbox,'' which is
composed of macros, a Physical Review Input Guide
for TEX Author-Prepared Compuscripts, a Style
and Notation Guide, and complete instructions on how to
install the macros. The toolbox is designed to guide the author
in the preparation of a manuscript for the Physical
Review.
Which Journals are Participants? Papers submitted to Physical Review A, B, C, or D may qualify.
Media for Compuscripts. We can process
files received via electronic mail, DOS formatted floppy disk, and
even magnetic tapes from UNIX systems.
How to Participate. Indicate your interest
in your cover letter when you make your original submission.
We will contact you to confirm file qualification. Then we will
contact you if your manuscript is accepted for publication to
arrange file transfer.
Obtaining the Toolbox and More Information. Contact
Peggy Sutherland
APS Liaison Office
500 Sunnyside Boulevard
Woodbury, New York 11797
(516) 349-7800, ext. 674
E mail address: mis@apsedoff
Page Charges. Historically, page charges for compuscripts have fluctuated. The Council has, at various points over the ten-year history of the program, voted for reduced page charges, the elimination of page charges, and full page charges for compuscripts. At press time, compuscripts were subject to full page charges.
Macros.
Some authors use specialized definitions, or macros,
in their files. These definitions serve different
purposes: some macros save the author from typing
a long character string repetitively (Type 1), and some macros
act as commands to the TEX program or the troff
program (Type 2).
How macros become problematic. Type-1 macros enable the author to define a frequently occurring string of characters as a shorter string, in order to save typing time. These macros become problematic at production stage when the frequently occurring string needs stylistic or grammatical changes. At that point, the production of the compuscript requires either (1) evaluation by a staff member who is fluent in macro construction, because the macro will need to changed, or (2) additional attention by a staff member who will change every occurrence of the string manually in the file.
Neither one of the two alternatives is in the spirit of the compuscript program: the author of the compuscript will need to proofread the galleys very carefully, and production time/cost has become inflated by processing as a compuscript!
Type-2 macros enable the author to give commands to the TEX program. Authors need to do this when the macro package they are using does not contain a command that they need.
Type-2 macros frequently occur in LATEX compuscripts. This is because the macros do not provide for certain elements of Physical Review style; for instance, letters in equation numbers. Authors who are using LATEX to compose their compuscripts would need to develop a command that would number their equations (1a), (1b), etc.
Type-2 macros should not occur in REVTEX compuscripts. The REVTEX macros ideally represent a complete command set, allowing the author to do anything that Physical Review style allows.
Since our first release of REVTEX, some authors have given us feedback on macros that they would like included in the REVTEX package, as well as changes they would like made. Some of these suggestions are feasible (accurate double spacing) and some are not (the ability to draw many horizontal lines within the tabular environment). Relevant suggestions have been incorporated in v2.0 of REVTEX. The APS will review compuscripts containing Type-2 macros when authors feel that they have found a deficiency in REVTEX.
Authors should remove all macros from their compuscripts. Type-1 macros are easy to remove, with the aid of a word processor which is equipped to do global substitutions. Type-2 macros are not easy to remove; authors may not be able to do so and therefore will be ineligible for the compuscript program. This of course does not prevent them from making their original submission electronically.
This represents the current policy for compuscript page charges and macro usage, which is subject to change. If you have any questions regarding these issues please contact the authors of this guide.
*American Physical Society Liaison Office, 500 Sunnyside Boulevard, Woodbury NY 11797.
**Editorial Offices, 1 Research Road, Ridge, NY 11961.