Journal of Laser Applications
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Aims & Scope
The Journal of Laser Applications (JLA) is the scientific platform of the Laser Institute of America (LIA) and is published in cooperation with AIP Publishing. The high-quality articles cover a broad range from fundamental and applied research and development to industrial applications. Therefore, JLA is a reflection of the state-of-R&D in photonic production, sensing and measurement as well as Laser safety. The following international and well known first-class scientists serve as allocated Editors in 9 new categories: High Precision Materials Processing with Ultrafast Lasers Laser Additive Manufacturing High Power Materials Processing with High Brightness Lasers Emerging Applications of Laser Technologies in High-performance/Multi-function Materials and Structures Surface Modification Lasers in Nanomanufacturing / Nanophotonics & Thin Film Technology Spectroscopy / Imaging / Diagnostics / Measurements Laser Systems and Markets Medical Applications & Safety Thermal Transportation Nanomaterials and Nanoprocessing Laser applications in Microelectronics.
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MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
OPTICS
PHYSICS, APPLIED
MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
OPTICS
PHYSICS, APPLIED
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisJournal of Laser Applications (abbr: J. Laser Appl, ISSN: 1042-346X) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Physics, published by Laser Institute of America in United States since 1988. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 2.10, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.401 (Q2), an H-index of 72.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Quarterly, an annual output of approximately 158 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,874 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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