Photonics Journal Citation Rate 2026
2304-6732
Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
CH
Q2 Quartile Open Access
About Photonics
Photonics (P) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Advanced Fiber Laser Technologies and Advanced Fiber Optic Sensors, published by Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute in CH, catalogued under ISSN 2304-6732. As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.95 (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 is fully open access, with an Article Processing Charge (APC) of approximately $1949 USD. OpenAlex records 7,007 works and 43,302 citations, with an h-index of 59.
Photonics Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Photonics has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.95, placing it in the Q2 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.
As a fully open-access publication, Photonics makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $1949 USD.
Researchers looking to publish in Photonics 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 Photonics against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Photonics
- Budget $1949 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, Advanced Photonic Communication Systems. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Photonics Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 2304-6732 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute |
| Country | Switzerland |
| APC / Cost | $1949 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Photonics is published by Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute and based in Switzerland. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of USD 1949.
In our subject taxonomy, Photonics is classified under Advanced Fiber Laser Technologies, Advanced Fiber Optic Sensors, Advanced Photonic Communication Systems and Optical Network Technologies.
Photonics 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 1.947.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.947 | 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.
Research Highlights
Recently published high-impact papers in this journal:
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EEG dynamic microstate patterns induced by pulsed wave transcranial photobiomodulation therapy
Jiangshan He, Hui Xie, Yuqiang Yang • 2026
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
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