Optica
Country
United States
Northern America
Subject Area and Category
Materials Science
└
Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
Q1
└
Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
Q1
Publisher
SJR 2025
2.995
Q1
SJR Score
H-Index
176
Citations / Doc (2yr)
9.12
Total Docs. (latest)
233
Total Citations (3yr)
6,250
Publication type
Journals
ISSN
23342536
Coverage
2014-2026
Journal Rank
#714
Subject Categories
Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
Q1
Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
Q1
Subject Areas
Aims & Scope
A new open-access journal that focuses on the rapid dissemination of high-impact results in all areas of optics and photonics.
Optica is a dedicated venue for authors to publish high-profile research in both fundamental and applied optics and photonics.
Abstracting & Indexing
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Detailed Metrics
| Total Docs. (latest) | 233 |
| Total Docs. (3 years) | 633 |
| Total Refs. | 12,111 |
| Total Citations (3 years) | 6,250 |
| Citable Docs. (3 years) | 629 |
| Citations / Doc. (2 years) | 9.12 |
| Ref. / Doc. | 51.98 |
| % Female | 25.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the impact factor of Optica?
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, Optica has an SJR of 2.995 and is ranked Q1.
What is the SJR and quartile of Optica?
Optica has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 2.995 and its best quartile is Q1.
What is the H-index of Optica?
The H-index of Optica is 176, meaning 176 of its articles have each been cited at least 176 times.
Is Optica indexed in Scopus?
Yes. Optica is active in Scopus (Scopus Source List, August 2026).
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