摘要: An analysis of 952 publications published by Indian scientists and abstracted Journal Current Laser Abstracts during 1970-1994 indicates that laser research in India picked up 1978-1994 reached its peak 1980. The output the field forms an integral part mainstream science as reflected pattern their citations international literature. performed improved considerably 1985-1994 compared to 1970-1984 seen different impact indicators such citation per paper, proportion high quality papers, publication effective index. is concentrated among few institutions there a similarity activity attractively profile highly productive institutions. India"s rate paper for authors at par with world paper. study mega authored papers increased 1990-1994 collaboration mainly USA.