Growth and Trends of Geometrical Optics Research Using Scientometrics Indicators

ABSTRACT

Geometric Optics is a rapidly-evolving field with implications for a broad range of applications, from biomedical imaging to advanced materials engineering. This comprehensive bibliometric analysis presents an in-depth examination of global research in Geometric Optics from 2012–2021, using data from the Scopus database. The analysis reveals a total of 5,388 publications authored by 15,277 individuals, with a steady annual growth rate of 3.7% and an impressive citation impact of 11.99% per paper. The top 20 productive authors are identified, who contributed to 18.5% of global publications and 11.1% of citations, and the international collaboration networks that have emerged around key research areas are mapped. The study also reveals an expanding research landscape, with emerging areas such as nanophotonics and metamaterials gaining traction. These findings provide a comprehensive overview of the global research landscape in Geometric Optics, which can be used to guide future research and collaborative efforts. The study represents a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers alike, seeking to advance the field and unlock its full potential.

KEYWORDS:

• Annual growth rate
• Doubling time
• Geometric Optics
• relativity growth rate
• scientometric analysis
• Scopus

Acknowledgments

I thank Prof Vidyashree T and Prof Salma T for their expertise and assistance throughout all aspects of our study and for their help in writing the manuscript.

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All authors contributed equally, and have read and agreed to the published version of the manuscript.

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Data were available on request due to restrictions e.g. privacy or ethics: The data presented in this study are available on request from the corresponding author. The data are not publicly available due to the subscription policy.

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