Adv. Photon.
Advanced Photonics (ISSN: 2577-5421) is a premier, highly selective peer-reviewed journal dedicated to the rapid dissemination of transformative research across the entire breadth of photonics. Published by SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics, in partnership with Chinese Laser Press, the journal is fully open access, ensuring global visibility and unrestricted access to its cutting-edge content. Its scope encompasses fundamental breakthroughs and applied innovations in areas such as nanophotonics, quantum photonics, biophotonics, optical communications, metamaterials, ultrafast optics, and advanced imaging and sensing technologies. The journal publishes a range of article types, including original research articles, comprehensive review articles, and forward-looking perspectives that synthesize emerging trends. Targeted at academic researchers, industry scientists, and engineers in optics, physics, materials science, and engineering, Advanced Photonics serves as a critical platform for high-impact work that pushes the boundaries of light-based science and technology. With an exceptional 2026 Impact Factor of 13.5820, the journal holds a top-tier JCR Quartile ranking of Q1, placing it among the most influential and prestigious publications in the field. This outstanding standing, combined with its rigorous peer-review process and commitment to open science, solidifies Advanced Photonics as an indispensable resource for the global photonics community, driving innovation from fundamental discovery to practical application.