Optics Express

OPTICS EXPRESS, published by Optica Publishing Group, is a prominent peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to the rapid dissemination of original research across all fields of optics and photonics. Its scope encompasses a broad spectrum of topics, including but not limited to optical physics, lasers, fiber optics, imaging, optoelectronics, biomedical optics, nanophotonics, and quantum optics. The journal primarily publishes full-length research articles that present significant advances in theory, experimentation, or application, with a strong emphasis on novelty and technical depth. While it does not typically feature traditional review articles, it occasionally includes invited reviews or perspective pieces on cutting-edge topics. The target audience includes academic researchers, industrial scientists, and engineers working in optics-related disciplines who require timely access to the latest findings. A defining feature of OPTICS EXPRESS is its fully open-access model, ensuring that all articles are freely available to readers worldwide, which fosters broad dissemination and high visibility. The journal is also known for its rigorous yet efficient peer-review process, with a strong focus on expedited publication without compromising scientific quality. With an Impact Factor of 3.4000 (2026) and a JCR Quartile ranking of Q2, OPTICS EXPRESS holds a solid standing in the optics field, recognized as a reputable venue for high-impact, rapidly published research. Its combination of open access, broad topical coverage, and competitive impact factor makes it a key resource for the global optics community.