Optics & Laser Technology aims to provide a vehicle for the publication of a broad range of high quality research and review papers in those fields of scientific and engineering research appertaining to the development and application of the technology of optics and lasers. Papers describing original work in these areas are submitted to rigorous refereeing prior to acceptance for publication.
The scope of Optics & Laser Technology encompasses, but is not restricted to, the following areas:
development in all types of lasers
developments in optoelectronic devices and photonics
developments in new photonics and optical concepts
developments in conventional optics, optical instruments and components
techniques of optical metrology, including interferometry and optical fibre sensors
LIDAR and other non-contact optical measurement techniques, including optical methods in heat and fluid flow
applications of lasers to materials processing, optical NDT display (including holography) and optical communication
research and development in the field of laser safety including studies of hazards resulting from the applications of lasers (laser safety, hazards of laser fume)
developments in optical computing and optical information processing
developments in new optical materials
developments in new optical characterization methods and techniques
developments in quantum optics
developments in light assisted micro and nanofabrication methods and techniques
developments in nanophotonics and biophotonics
developments in imaging processing and systems
The Journal publishes and, from time to time commissions, review articles pertaining to important areas of optical and laser technology. Short communications and technical notes are also published. Short papers for rapid communication of important innovations or observations will receive fast-track treatment.
Optics & Laser Technology aims to provide the widest possible coverage of world research and development in its chosen field.