About Optical Engineering
Optical Engineering (OE) is a print and online journal that publishes peer-reviewed papers reporting on research and development in optical science and engineering and the practical applications of known optical science, engineering, and technology. Contributions addressing issues ranging from fundamental understanding to emerging technologies and applications are within the scope of the journal.
The journal publishes full-length research papers, letters, tutorials, and reviews. In addition to contributed research articles, OE often publishes special sections in key areas of technology. Special sections are assembled by guest editors. See the Editorial Schedule for a list of forthcoming special section topics and dates.
Why publish in this journal?
Optical Engineering is the flagship journal of SPIE, published since 1962. OE aims to publish highly relevant and high-impact papers. OE is published online as part of the SPIE Digital Library, accessible by researchers at many of the world's leading universities, laboratories, and corporations as well as thousands of individual subscribers.
Author benefits:
- Online-first publication of articles
- Professional copyediting and typesetting
- Free online color figures
- Multimedia integration
- 5 free downloads from the SPIE Digital Library for authors
- Open access publishing for letters and selected review papers, at no cost to authors
- Abstracting and indexing in leading scientific databases, including Science Citation Index/Web of Science, Current Contents, Inspec, Scopus, Ei Compendex, and Chemical Abstracts.
- Eligibility for the Rudolf Kingslake Medal and Prize, awarded annually to the most noteworthy original paper published in OE.
Submit a manuscript
Optical Engineering uses an online submission system.
Authors should read and follow the instructions on how to prepare and format a manuscript prior to submission.
