What is the Impact Factor of Laser Physics?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Laser Physics is 1.10, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Laser Physics indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Laser Physics is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q4 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.271 (Q3) and an H-index of 65.

Who publishes Laser Physics and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Laser Physics is published by MAIK Nauka/Interperiodica. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $2,667 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Laser Physics?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Laser Physics is "LASER PHYS". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q4Scopus Q3SCImago #18,301Hybrid

Laser Physics

Abbreviation (ISO):LASER PHYS

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Identifier (ISSN):1054-660X(Print)/1555-6611(Online)

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Publisher:MAIK Nauka/Interperiodica

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Clarivate IF (2026)

1.1– 0

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Laser Physics

WoS Q4

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):1.1

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q3

0.271

#18,301

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

65 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ4

Self-Citation Rate8.3%

Safe Level (< 15%)Warning Level (> 20%)

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

167articles/year

3.16% Gold OA•100% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Laser Physics offers a comprehensive view of theoretical and experimental laser research and applications. Articles cover every aspect of modern laser physics and quantum electronics, emphasizing physical effects in various media (solid, gaseous, liquid) leading to the generation of laser radiation; peculiarities of propagation of laser radiation; problems involving impact of laser radiation on various substances and the emerging physical effects, including coherent ones; the applied use of lasers and laser spectroscopy; the processing and storage of information; and more. The full list of subject areas covered is as follows: -physics of lasers- fibre optics and fibre lasers- quantum optics and quantum information science- ultrafast optics and strong-field physics- nonlinear optics- physics of cold trapped atoms- laser methods in chemistry, biology, medicine and ecology- laser spectroscopy- novel laser materials and lasers- optics of nanomaterials- interaction of laser radiation with matter- laser interaction with solids- photonics

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Physics97.9%Quantum mechanics95.6%Optics89.5%Materials science79.8%Engineering69.1%Laser68.4%Chemistry60.6%Optoelectronics60.4%Computer science56.7%Organic chemistry51.1%Electrical engineering40%Composite material38.4%Telecommunications37.4%Wavelength31.6%Mathematics30.6%Thermodynamics29.1%Atomic physics23.5%Optical fiber23.1%Fiber21.6%Nuclear physics21.3%

Primary Research Areas

Physics Optics

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No active Calls for Papers found for this journal.

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRSCIE2026

OPTICS

Rank103/129

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

PHYSICS, APPLIED

Rank166/191

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

OPTICS

Rank103/129

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

PHYSICS, APPLIED

Rank151/191

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
OPTICS	JCRSCIE	103/129	Q4
PHYSICS, APPLIED	JCRSCIE	166/191	Q4
OPTICS	JCISCIE	103/129	Q4
PHYSICS, APPLIED	JCISCIE	151/191	Q4

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

Track annual publication volume, total citations, and Impact Factor evolution

12 year

2026Latest

IF1.1

Articles / Year76

Total Citations12

2025

IF1.1

Articles / Year112

Total Citations109

2024

IF1.2

Articles / Year120

Total Citations282

2023

IF1.2

Articles / Year164

Total Citations528

2022

IF1.38

Articles / Year153

Total Citations681

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	1.1	76	12
2025	1.1	112	109
2024	1.2	120	282
2023	1.2	164	528
2022	1.38	153	681
2021	1.366	180	1,040
2020	1.333	215	1,446
2019	1.231	281	2,232
2018	1.158	347	3,696
2017	—	214	1,825
2016	—	256	2,449
2015	—	235	1,997

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #18,301Scopus Q3SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1996-2025

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Scopus Broad Areas:EngineeringPhysics and Astronomy

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q3

0.271

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

Quartile: Scopus Q3

Citations / Doc (2 years)

1.17

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$2,667 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations508

3-Year Documents445

Citable Documents445

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 Rate32.8%

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 OpticsQ3

Condensed Matter PhysicsQ3

Industrial and Manufacturing EngineeringQ3

InstrumentationQ3

Academic Metric Intelligence

Journal Metrics & Citation Visualizations

Total Cites vs Self-Cites

Evaluation of scholarly independence and citation reach

Total citations steady growth

Self-citation: 8.3%

Citations per Document

Citation metric windows across 2, 3, and 4 years

Cites / Doc (4 years)Cites / Doc (3 years)Cites / Doc (2 years)

Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification

Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history

Major Category (Broad Field):

4区 (Zone 4)Physics & Astrophysics

Minor Category (Specific Field):

4区OPTICS

CAS Early Warning List History:

Updated annually: 2020 – 2024

2020

Not warned

2021

Not warned

2022

Not warned

2023

Not warned

2024

Not warned

Academic Intelligence Overview & Context

ImpaQ Analysis

Laser Physics (abbr: LASER PHYS, ISSN: 1054-660X) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Physics, published by MAIK Nauka/Interperiodica in Russia since 2006. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.10, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.271 (Q3), an H-index of 65.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Bimonthly, an annual output of approximately 167 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,667 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.