Journal of the Optical Society of America B: Optical Physics

SJR Rank #13,091H-index: 165SJR: 0.446Best quartile: Q2

Publisher

Optica Publishing Group (formerly OSA)

Country

United States

Type

journal

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Subject Categories

Atomic and Molecular Physics, and OpticsQ2
Statistical and Nonlinear PhysicsQ3

Areas: Physics and Astronomy

Most published research topics

Advanced Fiber Laser TechnologiesPhotonic and Optical DevicesLaser-Matter Interactions and ApplicationsPhotorefractive and Nonlinear OpticsQuantum optics and atomic interactionsPhotonic Crystals and ApplicationsPlasmonic and Surface Plasmon ResearchSolid State Laser TechnologiesQuantum Information and CryptographyPhotonic Crystal and Fiber Optics

Source: OpenAlex

Publication Statistics

Documents per Year

Detailed Information

ISSN

0740-3224, 1520-8540

SJR Best Quartile

Region

Northern America

Citations per Document (2 years)

1.91

References per Document

39.51

Coverage

1984-2025

Scope

The Journal of the Optical Society of America B (JOSA B) is a general optics research journal that complements JOSA A. It emphasizes scientific research on the fundamentals of the interaction of light with matter such as quantum optics, nonlinear optics, and laser physics. Topics include: Advanced Instrumentation and Measurements Fiber Optics and Fiber Lasers Lasers and Other Light Sources from THz to XUV Light-Induced Phenomena Nonlinear and High Field Optics Optical Materials Optics Modes and Structured Light Optomechanics Metamaterials Nanomaterials Photonics and Semiconductor Optics Physical Optics Plasmonics Quantum Optics and Entanglement Quantum Key Distribution Spectroscopy and Atomic or Molecular Optics Superresolution and Advanced Imaging Surface Optics Ultrafast Optical Phenomena Wave Guiding and Optical Confinement JOSA B considers original research articles, feature issue contributions, invited reviews and tutorials, and comments on published articles.

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