Light: Advanced Manufacturing (LAM) is an open-access, peer-reviewed journal that publishes original research and review articles on all aspects of advanced manufacturing, with a particular focus on optics and photonics. The journal covers topics such as nanomanufacturing, microfabrication, laser processing, additive manufacturing, metrology, and advanced materials for manufacturing applications. LAM aims to provide a platform for researchers to share their latest findings and contribute to the advancement of manufacturing technologies.
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
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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.
Industrial and Manufacturing EngineeringQ1
InstrumentationQ1
Materials Science (miscellaneous)Q1
Metals and AlloysQ1
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Optics
Scopus Categories
Industrial and Manufacturing EngineeringMaterials Science (miscellaneous)InstrumentationMetals and Alloys
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Photonic and Optical DevicesDigital Holography and MicroscopyLaser Material Processing TechniquesOptical measurement and interference techniquesAdvanced Optical Imaging TechnologiesNonlinear Optical Materials StudiesMetamaterials and Metasurfaces ApplicationsPlasmonic and Surface Plasmon ResearchAdvanced Surface Polishing TechniquesAdvanced optical system design