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Optical Materials Template
Write in a clean editor, then format for Optical Materials in one click — DocuGuru applies the official Elsevier template with numbered references and exports a submission-ready PDF plus the editable LaTeX source. Free to start.
About the Optical Materials format
Optical Materials is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Luminescence Properties of Advanced Materials, Glass properties and applications, Solid State Laser Technologies.
| Publisher | Elsevier |
|---|---|
| Reference style | Numbered (Elsevier) Numbered — [1], [2] in the text [1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, Optical Materials 12 (2023) 45–58.
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| Publishes research in | Luminescence Properties of Advanced Materials Glass properties and applications Solid State Laser Technologies Photorefractive and Nonlinear Optics Perovskite Materials and Applications |
| ISSN | 0925-3467 |
| Citation impact (2-yr) | 5.38 |
| h-index | 142 |
| i10-index | 9,483 |
| Total citations | 326,866 |
| Article processing charge | $2,420 |
| Top institutions publishing here | Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique |
| Journal website | www.elsevier.com |
| You get | A submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit. |
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Optical Materials template — frequently asked questions
How do I write a paper in the Optical Materials format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Optical Materials template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Elsevier format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Optical Materials use?
Optical Materials uses Numbered (Elsevier) references, shown as numbered [1], [2] markers in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: [1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, Optical Materials 12 (2023) 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Optical Materials?
No. DocuGuru generates the elsarticle LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Elsevier-ready Optical Materials document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Optical Materials template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Optical Materials format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
Who publishes Optical Materials?
Optical Materials is a multidisciplinary journal published by Elsevier. DocuGuru's Optical Materials template matches Elsevier's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Optical Materials PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Optical Materials template (the elsarticle class) that is ready to submit to Elsevier, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Optical Materials template cost?
You can start writing in the Optical Materials template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Optical Materials PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.