What is the Impact Factor of Journal of Applied Optics?

The journal Journal of Applied Optics is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, quartile Q1) with official metrics continually updated on ImpaQ.

Is Journal of Applied Optics indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Journal of Applied Optics is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q1 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.227 (Q4) and an H-index of 14.

Who publishes Journal of Applied Optics and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Journal of Applied Optics is published by ying yong guang xue bian ji bu. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $2,512 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

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Journal of Applied Optics

Identifier (ISSN):1002-2082(Print)

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Publisher:ying yong guang xue bian ji bu

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WoS Q1

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Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q4

0.227

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SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

14 papers with at least that number of citations each

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Self-Citation RateN/A

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Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

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0articles/year

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Aims & Scope

《应用光学》创刊于1980年，国内外公开发行，刊号为ISSN 1002-2082, CN-61-1171/O4,是中国兵工学会和中国兵器工业第二Ο五研究所主办的技术类期刊，2006年4月被收录为“中国科技核心期刊”，2008年12月被收录为“中文核心期刊”，是美国《化学文摘》（CA）、《剑桥科学文摘》（CSA）、俄罗斯《文摘杂志》（AJ）、英国《科学文摘》（INSPEC）、《乌利希期刊指南》（UIPD）、波兰《哥白尼索引》（IC）等国际重要检索机构的收录期刊。  一、办刊宗旨跟踪国内外高新技术的研究动态，全面反映光电子技术国内外的发展状况、研究水平、应用情况；注重光电子应用技术，倡导科学研究，贴近读者，贴近企业，重点报道国内外光电子技术领域的新理论、新技术和新方法、新产品以及发展动态。  二、征稿范围本刊征集工程光学、光信息获取与处理、光学计量与检测、微光夜视技术、光纤传感技术、红外应用技术、激光应用技术、光电器件、薄膜光学、光学工艺及设备、显示器等研究论文。本刊的读者是从事上述领域科研、生产及管理的专业科技人员和相关大专院校师生。

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Physics91.3%Computer science84.6%Optics81.6%Quantum mechanics70%Engineering68.8%Materials science56.2%Mathematics48.9%Artificial intelligence37.5%Computer vision35%Electrical engineering34.1%Optoelectronics32.7%Telecommunications31.6%Geology29.8%Chemistry28.6%Biology27.6%Astronomy24.1%Laser23.4%Composite material22.2%Programming language21.7%Geography21.7%Geometry21.3%

Primary Research Areas

Physics and Astronomy Atomic and Molecular Physics and Optics

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Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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2026Latest

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Articles / Year134

Total Citations2

2025

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Articles / Year149

Total Citations33

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Articles / Year174

Total Citations111

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Articles / Year175

Total Citations199

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Articles / Year167

Total Citations224

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	—	134	2
2025	—	149	33
2024	—	174	111
2023	0	175	199
2022	—	167	224
2021	—	166	211
2020	—	191	291
2019	—	178	219
2018	—	157	148
2017	—	167	131
2016	—	163	140
2015	—	169	136

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

Global SCImago ranking, SJR prestige index, Scopus coverage, and societal policy impact

Rank #20,370Scopus Q4SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:2013-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Physics and Astronomy

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q4

0.227

Weighted prestige citation metric per document indexed in the Scopus database.

Quartile: Scopus Q4

Citations / Doc (2 years)

0.77

Average citations received per document published in the 2-year window.

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$2,512 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations397

3-Year Documents500

Citable Documents500

Aggregated from Scopus database across the 3-year SJR evaluation window.

Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)

Policy Citations (Overton)0

Citations in government and international policy documents

Female Author Rate31.1%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

Real-world societal policy reach and author gender diversity tracked by SCImago.

Scopus Subject Categories

Atomic and Molecular Physics, and OpticsQ4

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Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification

Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history

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Updated annually: 2020 – 2024

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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context

ImpaQ Analysis

Journal of Applied Optics (ISSN: 1002-2082) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Physics and Astronomy, published by ying yong guang xue bian ji bu in China. The periodical holds tracked under Web of Science (SCIE) in quartile Q1, a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.227 (Q4), an H-index of 14.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 0 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Subscription model with an estimated APC of $2,512 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.