Journal of the Optical Society of America


The Journal of the Optical Society of America is a peer-reviewed scientific journal of optics, published by The Optical Society. It was established in 1917 and in 1984 was split into two parts, A and B.

''Journal of the Optical Society of America A''

Part A covers various topics in optics, vision, and image science. The editor-in-chief is P. Scott Carney.

Journal of the Optical Society of America ''B''

Part B covers various topics in the field of optical physics, such as guided waves, laser spectroscopy, nonlinear optics, quantum optics, lasers, organic and polymer materials for optics, and ultrafast phenomena. The editor-in-chief is Grover Swartzlander.