OPTICS AND LASER TECHNOLOGY

metrics 2024

Shaping the Landscape of Laser Technology

Introduction

OPTICS AND LASER TECHNOLOGY, published by Elsevier Science Ltd, is a premier journal dedicated to advancing knowledge in the fields of optics and laser applications. With its impressive Q1 rankings across three critical categories—Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics; Electrical and Electronic Engineering; and Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials—the journal stands at the forefront of scientific discourse, boasting a significant impact factor that underscores its relevance. Since its inception in 1970, the journal has consistently provided a platform for the dissemination of cutting-edge research, key innovations, and reviews that influence both academic study and practical applications. Although it currently does not have open access options, its rigorous peer-review process and inclusion in esteemed indexing services make it a valuable resource for researchers, professionals, and students seeking to stay informed about the latest developments in optics and laser technology. The journal’s ongoing commitment to quality research ensures it remains a vital publication for those engaged in this dynamic field, with a converged projection extending through 2025.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.88
Journal Impact Factor4.60
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)4.40
H-Index104
Journal IF Without Self4.60
Eigen Factor0.02
Normal Eigen Factor5.32
Influence0.70
Immediacy Index1.00
Cited Half Life3.40
Citing Half Life6.00
JCI1.22
Total Documents8862
WOS Total Citations25601
SCIMAGO Total Citations67074
SCIMAGO SELF Citations5517
Scopus Journal Rank0.88
Cites / Document (2 Years)5.25
Cites / Document (3 Years)5.32
Cites / Document (4 Years)5.23

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Electrical and Electronic Engineering in Engineering
Rank #125/797
Percentile 84.32
Quartile Q1
Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials in Materials Science
Rank #48/284
Percentile 83.10
Quartile Q1
Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics in Physics and Astronomy
Rank #39/224
Percentile 82.59
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

OPTICS
Rank 21/119
Percentile 82.80
Quartile Q1
PHYSICS, APPLIED
Rank 45/179
Percentile 75.10
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

OPTICS
Rank 20/120
Percentile 83.33
Quartile Q1
PHYSICS, APPLIED
Rank 29/179
Percentile 83.80
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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