Introducing the Laser Physics and Laser Physics Letters highlights of 2015

The International Year of Light 2015 was a landmark for the laser and optics community pointing the way to a bright future for humanity and the environment. It is with great satisfaction that Laser Physics and Laser Physics Letters have published many notable articles that have contributed to the development of light-based technologies and breakthroughs in photonics. In recognition of their high quality, we present a selection of some of the most popular articles published by Laser Physics and Laser Physics Letters throughout 2015, all of which are believed to have the potential to make a high impact on future research directions. Those chosen are recognised for their high-interest with readers and importance in the field, providing a snapshot of the broad subject coverage and international make-up of both journals. Starting this year, we will be recognising and announcing annual highlights of a previous year for both journals. We hope that you find these highlights useful and look forward to publishing more cutting-edge work in the year ahead.