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Optics and Photonics News

Optica Publishing Group (formerly OSA) · United States · Est. 1979

ISSN1541-3721

SJR Q3✓ Scopus / SJR

/ 100

High Risk

Score Breakdown

✓ Scopus Q3+12

Total12

Journal Impact Factor

Not on record at PubScope. The Journal Impact Factor is published by Clarivate for Web of Science (JCR)–indexed journals.

SJR Score

0.212

H-Index

Total Works

3,892

Total Citations

20,633

2yr Mean Citedness

0.55

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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

Optics and Photonics News covers advancements in optical technologies and their applications. Recent articles highlight the use of optics and lasers in medical diagnostics, displays, quantum computing, and sensing. The journal also features developments in optical materials, fabrication techniques, and the integration of photonics with artificial intelligence and data centers.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige

How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?

SJR Rank

Top 75% in field

General Information

Country / RegionUnited States

Primary Language—

1st Year Published1979

Annual Volume~ 41 articles / year

StatusActive (last: 2026)

Total Publications3,892

Publisher OrgOptica Publishing Group

Submission Info

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Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No

OASPA Member✗ No

Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

thinkchecksubmit.org

4/12 · 33%

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Do you know the journal / publisher?

Optica Publishing Group (formerly OSA)

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Does the journal have a website?

No URL

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Is the ISSN verified?

1541-3721

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Indexed in a trusted database?

Scopus

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Peer review process documented?

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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?

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APC fees clearly disclosed?

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Not on predatory/blacklists?

✓ Clean

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Long-term digital preservation?

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Plagiarism detection in place?

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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?

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Primary language documented?

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Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published

Times cited

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

2026

Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher

SJR Quartile by Discipline

Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.

Electrical and Electronic EngineeringQ3

Atomic and Molecular Physics, and OpticsQ4

Condensed Matter PhysicsQ4

Electronic, Optical and Magnetic MaterialsQ4

Subject Classification

Scopus Categories

Condensed Matter PhysicsAtomic and Molecular Physics, and OpticsElectrical and Electronic EngineeringElectronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Photonic and Optical DevicesSemiconductor Lasers and Optical DevicesOptical Network TechnologiesAdvanced Fiber Laser TechnologiesLaser Design and ApplicationsPhotonic Crystals and ApplicationsAdvanced Fiber Optic SensorsHistory and Developments in AstronomyLaser-Matter Interactions and ApplicationsOptical and Acousto-Optic Technologies