Optical Review is an international journal published by the Optical Society of Japan. The scope of the journal is: General and physical optics Quantum optics and spectroscopy Information optics Photonics and optoelectronics Biomedical photonics and biological optics Lasers Nonlinear optics Optical systems and technologies Optical materials and manufacturing technologies Vision Infrared and short wavelength optics Cross-disciplinary areas such as environmental, energy, food, agriculture and space technologies Other optical methods and applications The journal aims to publish top results and the progress in all fields of optical science and technology. It appeals to all researchers and practitioners in optical sciences and technologies. The international advisory board is formed by world-wide appreciated scientists from 24 countries. .