Journal profile · Telecommunications
IET Optoelectronics
ISSN 1751-8768 · eISSN 1751-8776 · Wiley · ENGLAND · Bi-monthly · Founded 2007
IET Optoelectronics: CAS Zone 4 · Computer Science (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 2.88; fully open access; APC about USD 2,600; median 164 days to acceptance (45 articles, last 24 months); community-reported acceptance: easy; 29 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
IET Optoelectronics is published by Wiley and is in Zone 4 of Computer Science in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Photonic and Optical Devices, Optical Network Technologies and Semiconductor Lasers and Optical Devices, together about 41% of its articles. Its main subfields are Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
IET Optoelectronics publishes state of the art research papers in the field of optoelectronics and photonics. The topics that are covered by the journal include optical and optoelectronic materials, nanophotonics, metamaterials and photonic crystals, light sources (e.g. LEDs, lasers and devices for lighting), optical modulation and multiplexing, optical fibres, cables and connectors, optical amplifiers, photodetectors and optical receivers, photonic integrated circuits, photonic systems, optical signal processing and holography and displays. Most of the papers published describe original research from universities and industrial and government laboratories. However correspondence suggesting review papers and tutorials is welcomed, as are suggestions for special issues. IET Optoelectronics covers but is not limited to the following topics: Optical and optoelectronic materials Light sources, including LEDs, lasers and devices for lighting Optical modulation and multiplexing Optical fibres, cables and connectors Optical amplifiers Photodetectors and optical receivers Photonic integrated circuits Nanophotonics and photonic crystals Optical signal processing Quantum technologies Optical fibre sensing Plasmonics and meta materials Indexing Information: COMPENDEX (Elsevier) Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) INSPEC (IET) Science Citation Index Expanded (Clarivate Analytics) SCOPUS (Elsevier)
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Telecommunications
Editor-in-chief Periklis PetropoulosPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 3 in mainland China (about 14%); most named United Kingdom 9, Mainland China 3, United States 2, Spain 2, Greece 2 (21 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Photonic and Optical DevicesEngineering15.6%
- Optical Network TechnologiesEngineering14%
- Semiconductor Lasers and Optical DevicesEngineering11.4%
- Advanced Photonic Communication SystemsEngineering10.3%
- Optical Wireless Communication TechnologiesEngineering8.1%
- Advanced Fiber Laser TechnologiesPhysics and Astronomy5.7%
- Semiconductor Quantum Structures and DevicesPhysics and Astronomy5.1%
- Advanced Fiber Optic SensorsEngineering4.1%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Computer Science Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Computer Science | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Engineering, Electrical & Electronic | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Optics | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Telecommunications | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Computer Science Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Computer Science | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Engineering, Electrical & Electronic | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Optics | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Telecommunications | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Computer Science Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Computer Science | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Engineering, Electrical & Electronic | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Optics | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Telecommunications | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusDOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
EI CompendexINSPECPublisher website
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor
- 2.88LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 2.8Publisher website ·
- Impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 2.8Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 4LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 4Publisher website ·
- CiteScore (publisher) 2025
- 4Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.49LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.83LetPub ·
- h-index
- 38LetPub ·
- h-index
- 42OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 252OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 3.63OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 3.6%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 100%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 24LetPub ·
- Articles per year (publisher) 2025
- 26Publisher website ·
- Downloads per year (publisher) 2025
- 95,680Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 848 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 21 | 21 | 6 |
| 2025 | 29 | 29 | 75 |
| 2024 | 26 | 26 | 195 |
| 2023 | 27 | 27 | 118 |
| 2022 | 31 | 31 | 177 |
| 2021 | 51 | 51 | 630 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Review time from article dates manuscript dates registered with Crossref · to
164 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 117 days – 200 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 24 days (45 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 185 days
- Sample
- 45 articles with submission and acceptance dates (52 in the window); the latest was accepted on
Only articles that were accepted and published are counted, not the time spent on rejected manuscripts, so this usually runs longer than a publisher's "time to first decision".
Other sources
- Average review time (community reports)
- over 12 weeksLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- EasyLetPub ·
- Acceptance rate (publisher)
- 67%Publisher website ·
- Acceptance rate (publisher) 2025
- 67%Publisher website ·
- Submission to first decision
- 62 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to first decision 2025
- 62 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance 2025
- 142 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication 2025
- 25 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 29 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Fully open accessDOAJ
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | USD 2,600 / GBP 2,020 / EUR 2,360 | Yes | CC BY, CC BY-ND, CC BY-NC, CC BY-NC-ND | |
| OpenAlex | USD 2,460 / EUR 2,230 / GBP 1,910 | — | — | |
| LetPub | USD 2,390 / GBP 1,850 / EUR 2,170 | Yes | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
Article types accepted10
- case studyCase Study Report on a specific instance of an interesting or particular phenomenon or instance related to research areas covered by a journal’s scope.Length not stated
- commentaryThe following article types are included in IET Optoelectronics: Original Research Paper Report of original research findings and data. Review Critically examin…Length not stated
- industry articleIndustry Article A report from industrial-based scientists undertaking R&D on a new technology, application or technique which may facilitate future product dev…Length not stated
- opinionThe following article types are included in IET Optoelectronics: Original Research Paper Report of original research findings and data. Review Critically examin…Length not stated
- original researchThe following article types are included in IET Optoelectronics: Original Research Paper Report of original research findings and data. Review Critically examin…Length not stated
- original research paperThe following article types are included in IET Optoelectronics: Original Research Paper Report of original research findings and data. Review Critically examin…Length not stated
- perspectiveThe following article types are included in IET Optoelectronics: Original Research Paper Report of original research findings and data. Review Critically examin…Length not stated
- research articleThe following article types are included in IET Optoelectronics: Original Research Paper Report of original research findings and data. Review Critically examin…Length not stated
- reviewThe following article types are included in IET Optoelectronics: Original Research Paper Report of original research findings and data. Review Critically examin…Length not stated
- review articleThe following article types are included in IET Optoelectronics: Original Research Paper Report of original research findings and data. Review Critically examin…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Data availability, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- AI use
AI tools not recognised as authors; use must be disclosed. Model summary
The IET does not recognise AI tools as authors or as able to fulfil authorship criteria, as they cannot take responsibility for the submitted work.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Authorship
Submission limit: 5 manuscripts per journal, 10 across IET journals per 12 months. Model summary
For a complete overview of our Ethical Policies for the IET journals, please click here. The IET believes in clear, transparent and verifiable authorship. In line with ICMJE guidance, to qualify for authorship, each individual must: Have made a substantial contribution to the concept or design of the article; or to the acquisition, analysis, or interpretation of data for the article; AND Drafted t…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Data availability Data Sharing and Data Availability
IET journals expects data sharing. Please review Wiley’s Data Sharing policy where you will be able to see and select the data availability statement that is right for your submission.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Reproduction of Copyright Material
If excerpts from copyrighted works owned by third parties are included, credit must be shown in the contribution. It is your responsibility to also obtain written permission for reproduction from the copyright owners. For more information visit Wiley’s Copyright Terms and Conditions FAQ. The corresponding author is responsible for obtaining written permission to reproduce the material "in print an…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access 1. Open Access
Gold Open Access; APC applies if accepted; no charge for submitting. Model summary
All IET journals are Gold Open Access titles. Submissions will be subject to an APC if accepted and published in the journal. You can read more about APCs and whether you may be eligible for waivers or discounts, through your institution, funder, or a country waiver. There is no charge for submitting to IET journals.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review 5. Peer Review and Decisions
Peer review model: single-anonymized; Associate Editor engages at least two anonymous reviewers; final decision by Editor-in-Chief. Model summary
IET Optoelectronics operates under a single-anonymized peer review model. Papers will only be sent to review if the Editor-in-Chief (or designated Editor) determines that the paper meets the appropriate quality and relevance requirements. Except where otherwise stated, peer review is handled by an Associate Editor, who will engage at least two anonymous reviewers. The final decision to publish is …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprint Policy
Preprint policy: preprint-posted articles accepted. Model summary
Please find the Wiley preprint policy here. All IET journals accept articles previously published on preprint servers. All IET journals will consider review articles previously available as preprints. You are requested to update any pre-publication versions with a link to the final published article. You may also post the final published version of the article immediately after publication.
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Country or region
- ENGLAND
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Bi-monthly
- Founded
- 2007
- ISSN
- 1751-8768
- Electronic ISSN
- 1751-8776
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 20, Issue 1 (December 2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗DOAJ
- Submission system ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Fee waivers ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about IET Optoelectronics
What CAS zone is IET Optoelectronics in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, IET Optoelectronics is in Zone 4 of Computer Science, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Engineering, Electrical & Electronic / Optics / Telecommunications. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 4 of Computer Science. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of IET Optoelectronics?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 2.88; CiteScore 4, h-index 42.
How long does peer review take at IET Optoelectronics?
Based on the dates recorded on 45 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 164 days (interquartile range 117–200 days); authors report an average review time of over 12 weeks; the community-reported acceptance is “Easy”; the journal's website gives an acceptance rate of 67% (2025). Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
Where are the editorial board members of IET Optoelectronics based?
Of the 21 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 3 (about 14%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United Kingdom (9), Mainland China (3) and United States (2). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index IET Optoelectronics?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, IET Optoelectronics is indexed in SCIE, Scopus and DOAJ. The journal's website also lists EI Compendex and INSPEC; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is IET Optoelectronics open access, and what is the APC?
IET Optoelectronics is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 2,600.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex, DOAJ; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-26). Last updated: .