Optics (OPT)

Section Information

Optics focuses on the study of light, its generation, propagation, interaction with matter, and practical applications. The field covers classical and modern optical phenomena, including wave and particle behavior of light, and supports developments in imaging, communication, sensing, and photonic technologies.

Current research includes laser systems, optical materials, fiber optics, nonlinear optics, nanophotonics, quantum optics, and integrated photonic devices. Advances in ultrafast optics, optical communication networks, and high-precision measurement systems are driving innovation across science and industry.

This section publishes theoretical studies, experimental investigations, device development research, optical system design analyses, and review articles related to light-based science and technology.

Scope

Geometrical and Physical Optics

• Reflection, refraction, and diffraction
• Interference and coherence phenomena
• Polarization of light
• Wave propagation in optical media

Laser Science and Technology

• Laser design and operation
• Ultrafast and high-power lasers
• Laser–matter interaction
• Applications in industry and medicine

Fiber Optics and Optical Communication

• Optical fiber design and transmission
• Integrated photonic circuits
• Optical signal modulation and detection
• High-speed communication systems

Nonlinear and Quantum Optics

• Nonlinear optical materials
• Frequency conversion processes
• Quantum light sources
• Photon entanglement and quantum communication

Optical Materials and Nanophotonics

• Photonic crystals and metamaterials
• Plasmonics and nanostructures
• Optoelectronic materials
• Thin-film optical coatings

Imaging and Optical Instrumentation

• Microscopy and telescopic systems
• Holography and interferometry
• Optical sensing technologies
• Precision optical metrology

Emerging Optical Technologies

• Silicon photonics
• Optical computing concepts
• Biomedical optical imaging
• Energy-efficient photonic systems

Editorial Board

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Papers Published

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