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 (see “Topics”).
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
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Publication & Citation Trend
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Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher
SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Electrical and Electronic EngineeringQ3
Atomic and Molecular Physics, and OpticsQ4
Condensed Matter PhysicsQ4
Subject Classification
Scopus Categories
Condensed Matter PhysicsAtomic and Molecular Physics, and OpticsElectrical and Electronic Engineering
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Optical Network TechnologiesAdvanced Photonic Communication SystemsSemiconductor Lasers and Optical DevicesPhotonic and Optical DevicesAdvanced Optical Network TechnologiesOptical Wireless Communication TechnologiesAdvanced Fiber Optic SensorsAdvanced Fiber Laser TechnologiesPhotonic Crystal and Fiber Opticsgraph theory and CDMA systems