Light: Science and Applications
Country
United Kingdom
Western Europe
Subject Area and Category
Materials Science
└
Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
Q1
└
Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
Q1
Publisher
SJR 2025
4.946
Q1
SJR Score
H-Index
193
Citations / Doc (2yr)
17.66
Total Docs. (latest)
397
Total Citations (3yr)
16,670
Publication type
Journals
ISSN
20477538, 20955545
Coverage
2012-2026
Journal Rank
#297
Subject Categories
Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
Q1
Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
Q1
Subject Areas
Aims & Scope
Light: Science & Applications (LSA) seeks to promote research from all aspects of optics and photonics, including basic, applied and engineering research and applications.
This journal will primarily publish new research results in cutting-edge and emerging topics in optics and photonics, as well as covering traditional topics in optical engineering.
The journal will publish original articles and reviews that are of high quality, high interest and far-reaching consequence.
Light: Science & Applications is an open access, online-only journal.
Abstracting & Indexing
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Detailed Metrics
| Total Docs. (latest) | 397 |
| Total Docs. (3 years) | 944 |
| Total Refs. | 20,750 |
| Total Citations (3 years) | 16,670 |
| Citable Docs. (3 years) | 830 |
| Citations / Doc. (2 years) | 17.66 |
| Ref. / Doc. | 52.27 |
| % Female | 30.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the impact factor of Light: Science and Applications?
The official Journal Impact Factor (JIF) is published by Clarivate in the Journal Citation Reports (JCR) and is not listed on this page. Based on SCImago data, Light: Science and Applications has an SJR of 4.946 and is ranked Q1.
What is the SJR and quartile of Light: Science and Applications?
Light: Science and Applications has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 4.946 and its best quartile is Q1.
What is the H-index of Light: Science and Applications?
The H-index of Light: Science and Applications is 193, meaning 193 of its articles have each been cited at least 193 times.
Is Light: Science and Applications indexed in Scopus?
Yes. Light: Science and Applications is active in Scopus (Scopus Source List, August 2026).
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