Journal of Optical Communications

Aims & Scope

This is the journal for all scientists working in optical communications.

Journal of Optical Communications was the first international publication covering all fields of optical communications with guided waves.

It is the aim of the journal to serve all scientists engaged in optical communications as a comprehensive journal tailored to their needs and as a forum for their publications.

The journal focuses on the main fields in optical communications

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Metrics & Ranking

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.210

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	47

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	20598

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1797

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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

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Engineering and 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.

• Stimulated Brillouin Scattering in Monomode Optical Fiber

  Citation: 235

  Authors: D.

• Semiconductor Laser Amplifier for Single Mode Optical Fiber Communications

  Citation: 107

  Authors: J. C.

• Distributed Feedback Laser (DFB) for Signal Power Amplitude Level Improvement in Long Spectral Band

  Citation: 96

  Authors: Debabrata, M., Ahmed Nabih Zaki, C.S., IS, P

• Wavelength division multiplexing techniques based on multi transceiver in low earth orbit intersatellite systems

  Citation: 90

  Authors: Aadel M., Ahmed Nabih, Eman Mohsen

• Impact of Laser Phase Noise on Optical Heterodyne Communication Systems

  Citation: 89

  Authors: Leonid G.

• The Role and Challenges of Free-space Optical Systems

  Citation: 86

  Authors: Sushank, Angela

• High-speed signal processing and wide band optical semiconductor amplifier in the optical communication systems

  Citation: 86

  Authors: Hazem M., Aadel M., Ahmed Nabih

• RETRACTED ARTICLE: Performance enhancement of transceiver system based inter satellite optical wireless channel (IS-OWC) for ultra long distances

  Citation: 85

  Authors: Mahmoud M. A., Fatma Mohammed Aref Mahmoud, Ahmed Nabih Zaki, Abd El-Naser A.

• Beam divergence and operating wavelength bands effects on free space optics communication channels in local access networks

  Citation: 85

  Authors: Aadel M., Ahmed Nabih, AHM Shahriar, Bikash Kumar, Kawsar

• Analytical Model Analysis of Reflection/Transmission Characteristics of Long-Period Fiber Bragg Grating (LPFBG) by Using Coupled Mode Theory

  Citation: 84

  Authors: Iraj Sadegh, Ahmed Nabih Zaki, P.

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