Aims and Scope of Journal of Modern Optics
The Journal of Modern Optics is a peer-reviewed scientific journal that was established as Optica Acta in 1954. It obtained its current name in 1987 and is published by Taylor & Francis with 21 issues per year. The journal covers most branches of classical and quantum optics including lasers, diffraction, holographs, nonlinear optics, and photon statistics. The editor-in-chief is Thomas Brown (University of Rochester). According to the Journal Citation Reports, the journal has a 2018 impact factor of 1.657. Less
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3.1
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< 5
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Q2Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics

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0.56
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Journal of Modern Optics Journal Specifications
| Overview | |
| Publisher | TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD |
| Language | Multi-Language |
| Frequency | Semi-monthly |
| General Details | |
| Language | Multi-Language |
| Frequency | Semi-monthly |
| Publication Start Year | 1987 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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