Optics Communications

Aims & Scope

Optics Communications invites original and timely contributions containing new results in various fields of optics and photonics.

The journal considers theoretical and experimental research in areas ranging from the fundamental properties of light to technological applications.

Topics covered include classical and quantum optics, optical physics and light-matter interactions, lasers, imaging, guided-wave optics and optical information processing.

Manuscripts should offer clear evidence of novelty and significance.

Papers concentrating on mathematical and computational issues, with limited connection to optics, are not suitable for publication in the Journal.

Similarly, small technical advances, or papers concerned only with engineering applications or issues of materials science fall outside the journal scope.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.5

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.526

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	157

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Abstracting & Indexing

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

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

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

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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.

• Compression of amplified chirped optical pulses

  Citation: 3016

  Authors: Donna, Gerard

• Helical-wavefront laser beams produced with a spiral phaseplate

  Citation: 1391

  Authors: M.W., R.P.C., M., J.P.

• Collective instabilities and high-gain regime in a free electron laser

  Citation: 1292

  Authors: R., C., L.M.

• Optical properties of two interacting gold nanoparticles

  Citation: 1272

  Authors: W., A., A., J.R., B., F.R.

• Dynamic holographic optical tweezers

  Citation: 1248

  Authors: Jennifer E., Brian A., David G.

• Astigmatic laser mode converters and transfer of orbital angular momentum

  Citation: 1244

  Authors: M.W., L., H.E.L.O., J.P.

• Three-dimensional structure determination of semi-transparent objects from holographic data

  Citation: 1107

  Authors: Emil

• Multiple-valued stationary state and its instability of the transmitted light by a ring cavity system

  Citation: 1075

  Authors: Kensuke

• Dispersion-equation coefficients for the refractive index and birefringence of calcite and quartz crystals

  Citation: 1047

  Authors: Gorachand

• Initial performance results of the OMEGA laser system

  Citation: 1005

  Authors: T.R, D.L, R.S, R.L, J.P, J.H, T.J, S.A, S.J, S.A, F.J, R.L, S.F.B, W, J.M, C.P

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