Journal of Lightwave Technology

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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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	4.8
2024	4.10

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	3114

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	14608

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.294

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	228

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Physics and Astronomy, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Fiber grating sensors

  Citation: 3005

  Authors: A.D., M.A., H.J., M., K.P., C.G., M.A., E.J.

• Fiber grating spectra

  Citation: 2848

  Authors: T.

• Microwave Photonics

  Citation: 2487

  Authors: Jianping

• Fiber Bragg grating technology fundamentals and overview

  Citation: 2452

  Authors: K.O., G.

• Optical multi-mode interference devices based on self-imaging: principles and applications

  Citation: 2208

  Authors: L.B., E.C.M.

• Capacity Limits of Optical Fiber Networks

  Citation: 1991

  Authors: René-Jean, Gerhard, Peter J., Gerard J., Bernhard

• OFDM for Optical Communications

  Citation: 1686

  Authors: Jean

• Long-period fiber gratings as band-rejection filters

  Citation: 1595

  Authors: A.M., P.J., J.B., V., T., J.E.

• Photonic-Crystal Fibers

  Citation: 1482

  Authors: Philip St.J.

• Microring resonator channel dropping filters

  Citation: 1368

  Authors: B.E., S.T., H.A., J., J.-P.

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