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Journal of Optics

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About Journal of Optics

Journal of Optics is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by IOP Publishing.

Editorial Perspective & Metric Analysis

Based on current metadata, Journal of Optics maintains a competitive position in the GB academic market. With an impact factor of 2.01, it remains a steady venue for researchers in its specific sub-fields.

ISSN (Print) 2040-8978
ISSN (Online) 2040-8986
Publisher IOP Publishing
Country United Kingdom
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About Journal of Optics

Journal of Optics is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by IOP Publishing.

Journal of Optics is published by IOP Publishing from GB as a journal. It has published 5,080 works to date, attracting 83,336 citations across the literature. The journal carries an h-index of 101, reflecting both depth of catalog and sustained citation impact. Recent publishing activity centers on Orbital Angular Momentum in Optics, Photonic and Optical Devices, Plasmonic and Surface Plasmon Research.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Journal of Optics

The current impact factor of Journal of Optics is 2.006.

No, Journal of Optics is not an open access journal.

Journal of Optics is published by IOP Publishing.
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Updated April 2026

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DOAJ
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Predatory Check
Clean
Impact Factor
2.006
Current Impact Factor
Historical Trend
Initial data points only
Impact Factors by Year
Year Value Source
2025 2.006 CiteScore (Scopus)
Works Published per Year (2014–2025)

Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).

Journal at a Glance
5,080
Total Works
83,336
Total Citations
101
h-index
2.00
2-Yr Mean Citedness

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Top Research Topics

The areas where Journal of Optics most frequently publishes, ranked by article volume.

  1. Orbital Angular Momentum in Optics
    Physics and Astronomy
    1,072 works
  2. Photonic and Optical Devices
    Engineering
    986 works
  3. Plasmonic and Surface Plasmon Research
    Engineering
    875 works
  4. Metamaterials and Metasurfaces Applications
    Materials Science
    745 works
  5. Advanced Fiber Laser Technologies
    Physics and Astronomy
    712 works
  6. Photonic Crystals and Applications
    Physics and Astronomy
    634 works
  7. Digital Holography and Microscopy
    Physics and Astronomy
    334 works
  8. Laser-Matter Interactions and Applications
    Physics and Astronomy
    330 works
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026

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