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.

《Journal Of Lightwave Technology》是一本由IEEE-INST ELECTRICAL ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS INC出版商出版的专业工程技术期刊，该刊创刊于1983年，刊期Monthly，该刊已被国际权威数据库SCI、SCIE收录。在中科院最新升级版分区表中，该刊分区信息为大类学科：工程技术 1区，小类学科：工程：电子与电气 2区；光学 2区；电信学 2区；在JCR（Journal Citation Reports）分区等级为Q1。该刊发文范围涵盖工程：电子与电气等领域，旨在及时、准确、全面地报道国内外工程：电子与电气工作者在该领域取得的最新研究成果、工作进展及学术动态、技术革新等，促进学术交流，鼓励学术创新。2021年影响因子为4.439，平均审稿速度约3.0个月。