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 lasers nonlinear optics optical systems and technologies optical materials and manufacturing technologies environmental biological and space optics vision infrared and short wavelength optics other optical methods and applications The journal aims to publish top results and the progress in all field 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 22 countries.