Photonic Sensors will be published by Tsinghua University Press, as of January 1st, 2026 (Volume 16). The new submission system is: https://mc03.manuscriptcentral.com/phos . Photonic Sensors will cease to be published by Springer as of December 31, 2025. The journal will continue in cooperation with a new publisher. Please contact the Editorial Office, Dr. Xuan Xie, [email protected] for information regarding the new publisher and submission process. Springer will continue to host an archive of all articles previously published in the journal and all articles published in Photonic Sensors during its time with Springer will remain fully searchable via the Springer Website .
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
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Publication & Citation Trend
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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.
Atomic and Molecular Physics, and OpticsQ1
Electronic, Optical and Magnetic MaterialsQ1
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Instruments & InstrumentationOptics
Scopus Categories
Atomic and Molecular Physics, and OpticsElectronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Advanced Fiber Optic SensorsPhotonic and Optical DevicesAdvanced Fiber Laser TechnologiesPhotonic Crystal and Fiber OpticsPlasmonic and Surface Plasmon ResearchSemiconductor Lasers and Optical DevicesAnalytical Chemistry and SensorsMechanical and Optical ResonatorsSpectroscopy and Laser ApplicationsOptical Network Technologies