Optics & Laser Technology Journal Citation Rate 2026
0030-3992
eISSN 1879-2545
Elsevier BV
GB
Q1 Quartile Established Impact
About Optics & Laser Technology
Optics & Laser Technology (OLT) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Advanced Fiber Laser Technologies and Advanced Fiber Optic Sensors, published by Elsevier BV in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0030-3992 (e-ISSN 1879-2545). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.00 (Q1 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model (APC ~$2970 USD). OpenAlex records 18,857 works and 293,968 citations, with an h-index of 149.
Optics & Laser Technology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Optics & Laser Technology has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.00, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Advanced Fiber Laser Technologies research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
Optics & Laser Technology operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Optics & Laser Technology should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare Optics & Laser Technology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Optics & Laser Technology
- Budget $2970 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Advanced Fiber Laser Technologies, Advanced Fiber Optic Sensors, Laser Material Processing Techniques. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0030-3992 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1879-2545 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $2970 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Optics & Laser Technology is published by Elsevier BV and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 2970.
In our subject taxonomy, Optics & Laser Technology is classified under Advanced Fiber Laser Technologies, Advanced Fiber Optic Sensors, Laser Material Processing Techniques and Photonic and Optical Devices.
Optics & Laser Technology is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 3.998.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.998 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
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