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Optical Review Template

Write in a clean editor, then format for Optical Review in one click — DocuGuru applies the official Springer Nature template with numbered references and exports a submission-ready PDF plus the editable LaTeX source. Free to start.

About the Optical Review format

Optical Review is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering Photonic and Optical Devices, Semiconductor Lasers and Optical Devices, Advanced Fiber Laser Technologies.

PublisherSpringer Nature
Reference styleNumbered (Springer)
Numbered — [1], [2] in the text
1. Smith, A., Jones, B., Lee, C.: A representative article title. Optical Review 12, 45–58 (2023)

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Publishes research inPhotonic and Optical Devices Semiconductor Lasers and Optical Devices Advanced Fiber Laser Technologies Advanced Optical Imaging Technologies Optical measurement and interference techniques
ISSN1340-6000
Citation impact (2-yr)1.05
h-index52
i10-index674
Total citations23,006
Article processing charge$2,990
Top institutions publishing hereThe University of Osaka
Journal websitewww.springer.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Optical Review per year

145
2014
149
2015
124
2016
98
2017
86
2018
83
2019
55
2020
82
2021
70
2022
74
2023
83
2024
83
2025

Citation impact of Optical Review by publication year

892
2014
1.2K
2015
746
2016
868
2017
557
2018
520
2019
440
2020
820
2021
284
2022
206
2023
147
2024
64
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in Optical Review

Optical Review template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Optical Review format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Optical Review template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Springer Nature format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Optical Review use?
Optical Review uses Numbered (Springer) 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. Smith, A., Jones, B., Lee, C.: A representative article title. Optical Review 12, 45–58 (2023)
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Optical Review?
No. DocuGuru generates the sn-jnl LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Springer Nature-ready Optical Review 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 Review template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Optical Review format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
Who publishes Optical Review?
Optical Review is a physics journal published by Springer Nature. DocuGuru's Optical Review template matches Springer Nature's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Optical Review PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Optical Review template (the sn-jnl class) that is ready to submit to Springer Nature, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Optical Review template cost?
You can start writing in the Optical Review template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Optical Review PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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