Optics Letters is a biweekly peer-reviewed scientific journal published by Optica (formerly known as Optical Society of America). It was established in July 1977. The editor-in-chief is Miguel Alonso (University of Rochester). The journal covers all topics pertaining to optics and photonics. Publishing formats are short and rapid communications, with articles being limited to four journal pages.

Abstracting and indexing

The journal is abstracted and indexed in: • Science Citation Index Expanded • Current Contents/Physical, Chemical & Earth Sciences • Current Contents/Engineering, Computing & Technology • Computer & Control Abstracts • Electrical & Electronics Abstracts • Physics Abstracts - Series A: Science Abstracts • SPIN bibliographic database • Chemical Abstracts Service • Current Physics Index • Energy Citations Database • Embase • International Aerospace Abstracts According to the Journal Citation Reports, the journal has a 2023 impact factor of 3.1.