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. 

The articles in this journal are peer reviewed in accordance with the requirements set forth in the IEEE PSPB Operations Manual (sections 8.2.1.C & 8.2.2.A). Each published article was reviewed by a minimum of two independent reviewers using a single-anonymous peer review process, where the identities of the reviewers are not known to the authors, but the reviewers know the identities of the authors. Articles will be screened for plagiarism before acceptance.

Corresponding authors from low-income countries are eligible for waived or reduced open access APCs.

Gabriella Bosco, Editor-in-Chief
Contains both theoretical and experimental papers on such topics as fiber and cable technologies, active and passive guided-wave components (light sources, detectors, repeaters, switches, fiber sensors), integrated optics and optoelectronics, systems and subsystems, networks, and switching. New applications and unique field trials are also included. Edited by Gabriella Bosco, Politecnico di Torino, Italy, this semimonthly journal is a joint publishing effort of The Optical Society (OSA) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). ISSN: 0733-8724