Light-Science & Applications

Light-Science & Applications is a premier, fully open-access peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing the frontiers of optics, photonics, and optical engineering. Published by Springer Nature in partnership with the Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics and Physics (CIOMP) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the journal covers the full spectrum of light-related science, from fundamental quantum optics and laser physics to applied technologies in biophotonics, nanophotonics, metamaterials, imaging, sensing, and displays. The journal welcomes original research articles, comprehensive reviews, and rapid communications that report significant breakthroughs or substantial advances in the field. Its target audience includes academic researchers, industry scientists, and engineers working across physics, materials science, chemistry, biology, and engineering disciplines. A distinguishing feature of Light-Science & Applications is its rigorous editorial process and rapid publication model, ensuring high-quality, timely dissemination of cutting-edge results. As an open-access journal, all articles are freely available to readers worldwide, maximizing visibility and impact. With an Impact Factor of 24.000 in 2026, the journal ranks in the top Q1 quartile of the JCR category for Optics, firmly establishing it as one of the most influential and prestigious venues in its field. Its exceptional standing reflects its role in publishing paradigm-shifting research that drives innovation in light-based science and technology.