Bibliometric Analysis of Hybrid Optical–Mechanical Readout in Magnetic Resonance: Mapping Research Trends and Future Directions

Abstract

This bibliometric study presents a comprehensive analysis of research trends in hybrid optical mechanical readout systems for magnetic resonance applications from 1950 to 2025. Using Scopus database with keywords "Optical-Mechanical" and "Magnetic Resonance," we analyzed publication patterns, collaboration networks, journal impact distributions, and research topic clustering. The analysis reveals exponential growth in publications until 2020, with machine learning forecasts predicting stabilization around 100-120 annual publications. Network analysis identified distinct research communities with strong international collaboration patterns, particularly between USA, China, and Europe. Eight major research clusters emerged, focusing on biomedicine, materials science, nanotechnology, and quantum sensing applications. High-impact publications concentrate in Nature and Science journals, while specialized journals show consistent moderate impact. The field demonstrates increasing interdisciplinary convergence, with optically detected magnetic resonance (ODMR) and optomechanical sensing representing key frontier areas (Babashah et al., 2023; Oh et al., 2024). This analysis provides strategic insights for researchers and institutions to navigate collaboration opportunities and identify emerging research niches in this rapidly evolving field.