International Journal of Optics

Aims & Scope

International Journal of Optics publishes papers on the nature of light, its properties and behaviours, and its interaction with matter.

The journal considers both fundamental and highly applied studies, especially those that promise technological solutions for the next generation of systems and devices.

As well as original research, International Journal of Optics also publishes focused review articles that examine the state of the art, identify emerging trends, and suggest future directions for developing fields.

Metrics & Ranking

Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)
• Web of Science

Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Materials Science and Physics and Astronomy, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

Policy Links

This section provides access to essential policy documents, guidelines, and resources related to the journal’s publication and submission processes.

• Aims scope
• Homepage
• Oa statement
• Author instructions
• License terms
• Review url
• Board url
• Copyright url
• Plagiarism url
• Preservation url
• Apc url
• License

Plagiarism Policy

This journal follows a plagiarism policy. All submitted manuscripts are screened using reliable plagiarism detection software to ensure originality and academic integrity. Authors are responsible for proper citation and acknowledgment of all sources, and any form of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, will not be tolerated.

For more details, please refer to our official: Plagiarism Policy.

APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Materials Science and Physics and Astronomy, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal requires an Article Processing Charge (APC) to support open access publishing, covering peer review, editing, and distribution. The current APC is 1,550.00 USD. Learn more.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Free Space Optics: Current Applications and Future Challenges

  Citation: 204

  Authors: Aditi, Preeti

• Advances in Surface Plasmon Resonance‐Based Biosensor Technologies for Cancer Cell Detection

  Citation: 92

  Authors: Bhishma, Arun, Amrindra, Vivek

• Dielectric Properties of ZnO-Based Nanocomposites and Their Potential Applications

  Citation: 89

  Authors: Daljeet, Amardeep, Tripti, Charu

• Phase Singularities to Polarization Singularities

  Citation: 87

  Authors: P., Sushanta Kumar

• Optical Image Encryption Using Devil’s Vortex Toroidal Lens in the Fresnel Transform Domain

  Citation: 60

  Authors: Hukum, A. K., Sunanda, Kehar

• Laser Rapid Manufacturing of Stainless Steel 316L/Inconel718 Functionally Graded Materials: Microstructure Evolution and Mechanical Properties

  Citation: 48

  Authors: Dongjiang, Xiaokang, Qian, Lijia

• Generation of a Purely Single Transverse Mode Vortex Beam from a He-Ne Laser Cavity with a Spot-Defect Mirror

  Citation: 45

  Authors: Ken, Yuichi, Shunichi

• Determination of the Size of Irregular Particles Using Interferometric Out-of-Focus Imaging

  Citation: 43

  Authors: Marc, Huanhuan, Sébastien, Gérard, Tony

• Devil’s Vortex Phase Structure as Frequency Plane Mask for Image Encryption Using the Fractional Mellin Transform

  Citation: 42

  Authors: Sunanda, Hukum, A. K., Kehar

• Surface Plasmons and Surface Enhanced Raman Spectra of Aggregated and Alloyed Gold‐Silver Nanoparticles

  Citation: 42

  Authors: Y., M.