Journal of Lightwave Technology
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Aims & Scope
The Journal of Lightwave Technology is comprised of original contributions, both regular papers and letters, covering work in all aspects of optical guided-wave science, technology, and engineering. Manuscripts are solicited which report original theoretical and/or experimental results which advance the technological base of guided-wave technology. Tutorial and review papers are by invitation only. Topics of interest include the following: fiber and cable technologies, active and passive guided-wave componentry (light sources, detectors, repeaters, switches, fiber sensors, etc.); integrated optics and optoelectronics; and systems, subsystems, new applications and unique field trials. System oriented manuscripts should be concerned with systems which perform a function not previously available, out-perform previously established systems, or represent enhancements in the state of the art in general.
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ENGINEERING, ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC
OPTICS
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
ENGINEERING, ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC
OPTICS
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
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ImpaQ AnalysisJournal of Lightwave Technology (acronym: pho-ieee, abbr: J. LIGHTWAVE TECHNOL, ISSN: 0733-8724) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Engineering & Technology, published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. in United States since 1983. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 5.20, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 1.276 (Q1), an H-index of 235.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 906 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,532 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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