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Chinese Optics Letters

Impact, Factor and Metrics, Impact Score, Ranking, h-index, SJR, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and More

Last Updated on June 27, 2025

Impact Score

2024-2025

3.14

h-Index

2024-2025

 49

Rank

2024-2025

 7760

SJR

2024-2025

 0.724

Note: The impact score or impact index shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.

Important Metrics and Factor

Title Chinese Optics Letters
Abbreviation Chin. Opt. Lett.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics (Q2); Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Q2); Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials (Q2)
h-index 49
Overall Rank/Ranking 7760
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.724
Impact Score 3.14
Publisher Optica Publishing Group (formerly OSA)
Country China
ISSN 16717694
Best Quartile Q2
Coverage History 2003-2024




Aim and Scope


COL is one of the leading Chinese journals for optics in China. The purpose of COL is to promote the generation, application, and archiving of knowledge in optics and to disseminate it worldwide. Its subject coverage includes Fiber Optics and Optical Communications, Lasers and Laser Optics, Nonlinear Optics, Image Processing, Instrumentation, Measurement and Metrology, Integrated Optics, Materials, Quantum Optics, Ultrafast Optics, etc.


About Chinese Optics Letters


Chinese Optics Letters is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics (Q2); Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Q2); Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials (Q2). It is published by Optica Publishing Group (formerly OSA). The overall rank of Chinese Optics Letters is 7760. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.724. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come. SJR acts as an alternative to the Journal Impact Factor (or an average number of citations received in last 2 years). This journal has an h-index of 49. The best quartile for this journal is Q2.

The ISSN of Chinese Optics Letters journal is 16717694. An International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic. Chinese Optics Letters is cited by a total of 2010 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Chinese Optics Letters Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Chinese Optics Letters is 3.14, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Chinese Optics Letters IF is decreased by a factor of 0.3 and approximate percentage change is -8.72% when compared to preceding year 2023, which shows a falling trend. The impact IF, also denoted as Journal impact score (JIS), of an academic journal is a measure of the yearly average number of citations to recent articles published in that journal. It is based on Scopus data.

Table Setting

Chinese Optics Letters Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Chinese Optics Letters is 3.14. If the same downward trend persists, Impact IF may fall in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Chinese Optics Letters. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 3.14
2023 3.44
2022 3.47
2021 2.63
2020 2.48
2019 2.26
2018 1.99
2017 1.81
2016 1.68
2015 1.76
2014 1.71

Chinese Optics Letters h-index


  Table Setting

Chinese Optics Letters has an h-index of 49. It means 49 articles of this journal have more than 49 number of citations. The h-index is a way of measuring the productivity and citation impact of the publications. The h-index is defined as the maximum value of h such that the given journal/author has published h papers that have each been cited at least h number of times.




Chinese Optics Letters ISSN


The ISSN of Chinese Optics Letters is 16717694. ISSN stands for International Standard Serial Number.

An ISSN is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic.

Table Setting

Chinese Optics Letters Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Chinese Optics Letters is 7760. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.724. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come.

SJR of Chinese Optics Letters by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.724
2023 0.742
2022 0.822
2021 0.624
2020 0.617
2019 0.592
2018 0.537
2017 0.393
2016 0.558
2015 0.531
2014 0.644

Ranking of Chinese Optics Letters by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 7760
2023 6935
2022 5733
2021 7886
2020 8186
2019 8359
2018 8927
2017 11059
2016 8433
2015 8738
2014 7223

Chinese Optics Letters Publisher


Table Setting

Chinese Optics Letters is published by Optica Publishing Group (formerly OSA). It's publishing house is located in China. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 2003-2024. The organization or individual who handles the printing and distribution of printed or digital publications is known as Publisher.


Call For Papers


Visit the official website of the journal/conference to check the further details about the call for papers.


Abbreviation


The IS0 4 standard abbreviation of Chinese Optics Letters is Chin. Opt. Lett.. This abbreviation ('Chin. Opt. Lett.') is well recommended and approved for the purpose of indexing, abstraction, referencing and citing goals. It meets all the essential criteria of ISO 4 standard.

ISO 4 (International Organization for Standardization 4) is an international standard that defines a uniform and consistent system for abbreviating serial publication titles and journals.


How to publish in Chinese Optics Letters


If your research field is/are related to Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics (Q2); Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Q2); Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials (Q2), then please visit the official website of this journal.


Acceptance Rate


The acceptance rate/percentage of any academic journal/conference depends upon many parameters. Some of the critical parameters are listed below.

  • The demand or interest of researchers/scientists in publishing in a specific Journal/Conference.
  • Peer review complexity and timeline.
  • The mix of unsolicited and invited submissions.
  • The time it takes from manuscript submission to final publication.
  • And Many More.

It is essential to understand that the acceptance rate/rejection rate of papers varies among journals. Some Journals considers all the manuscripts submissions as a basis of acceptance rate computation. On the other hand, few consider the only manuscripts sent for peer review or few even not bother about the accurate maintenance of total submissions. Hence, it can provide a rough estimation only.

The best way to find out the acceptance rate is to reach out to the associated editor or to check the official website of the Journal/Conference.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


What's the latest impact IF of the Chinese Optics Letters?

Chinese Optics Letters latest impact IF is 3.14. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 3.47 (2022) and 1.68 (2016), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 2.4 in the previous 11 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Chinese Optics Letters?

The Chinese Optics Letters has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.724, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2025. In the past 11 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 0.822 in 2022 and the lowest being 0.393 in 2017. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Chinese Optics Letters over the previous 11-year period stands at 2.4.


What's the latest h-index of the Chinese Optics Letters?

The latest h-index of the Chinese Optics Letters is 49.


Who's the publisher of the Chinese Optics Letters?

The Chinese Optics Letters is published by the Optica Publishing Group (formerly OSA), with its country of publication being the China.


What's the current ranking of the Chinese Optics Letters?

The Chinese Optics Letters is currently ranked 7760 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 11 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 5733 in 2022 and its lowest position of 11059 in 2017.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Chinese Optics Letters?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Chinese Optics Letters is Chin. Opt. Lett..


Is the "Chinese Optics Letters" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?

Chinese Optics Letters is classified as a journal that the Optica Publishing Group (formerly OSA) publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Chinese Optics Letters?

The Chinese Optics Letters encompasses the following areas:

  • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials

For a more comprehensive understanding of its scope, check the official website of this journal.


What's the ISSN of the Chinese Optics Letters?

The Chinese Optics Letters is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 16717694.


What's the best quartile of the Chinese Optics Letters?

The best quartile for the Chinese Optics Letters is Q2 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Chinese Optics Letters?

The Chinese Optics Letters coverage history can be summarized as follows: 2003-2024.


Credits and Sources


  • Scimago Journal & Country Rank (SJR), https://www.scimagojr.com/
  • Journal Impact Factor, https://clarivate.com/



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Year wise Impact Score (IS) of Chinese Optics Letters

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 3.14
2023 3.44
2022 3.47
2021 2.63
2020 2.48
2019 2.26
2018 1.99
2017 1.81
2016 1.68
2015 1.76
2014 1.71



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