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About Journal of the Optical Society of America B
About Journal of the Optical Society of America B
Journal of the Optical Society of America B is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by Optica Publishing Group.
Key indicators: ISSN 07403224, 15208540.
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07403224, 15208540.
Who publishes Journal of the Optical Society of America B?
Optica Publishing Group.
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Recent Research Articles
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2026-10-07 · DOI: 10.1364/josab.609442Reviews
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