Optics Letters Journal Citation Rate 2026
0146-9592
eISSN 1071-2763
Optica Publishing Group
US
Q2 Quartile Established Impact
About Optics Letters
Optics Letters (OL) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by Optica Publishing Group in US, catalogued under ISSN 0146-9592 (e-ISSN 1071-2763). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.79 (Q2 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.
Optics Letters Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Optics Letters has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.79, placing it in the Q2 quartile. 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 Letters operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Optics Letters 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 Letters against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
| ISSN (Print) | 0146-9592 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1071-2763 |
| Publisher | Optica Publishing Group |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
In-depth profile & metrics
Optics Letters is published by Optica Publishing Group and based in United States.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 2.790.
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.790 | 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: Jul 12, 2026
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