Journal profile · Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Progress in Quantum Electronics
ISSN 0079-6727 · eISSN 1873-1627 · Elsevier Ltd · ENGLAND · Bimonthly
Progress in Quantum Electronics: CAS Zone 2 · Physics & Astronomy (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 10.76; hybrid open access; APC about USD 4,090; review about 129 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); community-reported acceptance: fairly hard; 23 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Progress in Quantum Electronics is published by Elsevier Ltd and is in Zone 2 of Physics & Astronomy in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies, Human auditory perception and evaluation and Photonic and Optical Devices, together about 23.7% 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)
An International Review Journal, published since 1969Progress in Quantum Electronics is an international review journal devoted to the dissemination of new, specialized topics at the forefront of quantum electronics and its applications. The journal publishes papers dealing with theoretical or experimental aspects of contemporary research such as advances in the physics, technology and engineering of subjects of relevance to quantum electronics. In addition, papers with new knowledge in interdisciplinary research (e.g. including bio and/or nano related work) are encouraged.Authors are encouraged to write articles of relevance to a wide readership including both those established in this field of research and non-specialists working in related areas.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Editor-in-chief H. TanPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Hong Kong, China 3, South Korea 3, Australia 3, United States 2, United Kingdom 1 (12 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Diverse Scientific and Economic StudiesEconomics, Econometrics and Finance8.2%
- Human auditory perception and evaluationEngineering8%
- Photonic and Optical DevicesEngineering7.5%
- Advanced Fiber Laser TechnologiesPhysics and Astronomy7.3%
- Educational Robotics and EngineeringComputer Science7.2%
- Semiconductor Quantum Structures and DevicesPhysics and Astronomy6%
- Semiconductor Lasers and Optical DevicesEngineering4.6%
- Laser-Matter Interactions and ApplicationsPhysics and Astronomy4.2%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Physics & Astronomy Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Physics & Astronomy | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Engineering, Electrical & Electronic | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Optics | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Physics, Applied | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Quantum Science & Technology | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview journal: yes
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Physics & Astronomy Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Physics & Astronomy | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Engineering, Electrical & Electronic | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Quantum Science & Technology | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Optics | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Physics, Applied | Zone 1 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Physics & Astronomy Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Physics & Astronomy | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Engineering, Electrical & Electronic | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Optics | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Physics, Applied | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Quantum Science & Technology | Zone 1 |
Top journal: noReview journal: yes
Database indexing
SCIEScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
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
- 10.76LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 10.8Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 19.7LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 19.7Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 2.59LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 3.83LetPub ·
- h-index
- 58LetPub ·
- h-index
- 94OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 322OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 5.98OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 0%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 9.52%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 17LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 530 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 21 | 8 | 7 |
| 2025 | 23 | 5 | 136 |
| 2024 | 21 | 11 | 246 |
| 2023 | 14 | 9 | 404 |
| 2022 | 27 | 11 | 957 |
| 2021 | 19 | 7 | 553 |
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
Publisher-reported review time from the journal's website
129 dayssubmission to acceptance
The publisher's own definition applies; dates from this journal's articles in the last 24 months are not available yet, so the publisher's figure is used.
Figures by source
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- Fairly hardLetPub ·
- Acceptance rate (publisher)
- 100%Publisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 104 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 129 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 4 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
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
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 4,090 / EUR 3,830 / GBP 3,270 / JPY 507,280 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 4,230 | — | — |
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
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)
What to prepare1 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- AI use Declaration of generative AI use
Authors must declare the use of generative AI tools in the manuscript preparation process upon submission of the paper.Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies (“AI tools”) have been rapidly adopted in research and scholarly publishing, offering significant benefits while requiring clear standards for responsible and transparent use.Authors preparing a manuscript for this journal may use AI tool…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Group authorship
Single corresponding author required Model summary
Group authorship refers to the attribution of an article to a defined and named group of authors whose members have contributed to the work. Examples include research consortia, clinical trial groups, collaborative networks, task forces or working groups, expert panels or consensus groups, and participatory research groups. Group authorship must be declared on the title page at submission. When av…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Declaration of competing interests
All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence or bias their work. Examples of potential competing interests include:EmploymentConsultanciesStock ownershipHonorariaPaid expert testimonyPatent applications or registrationsGrants or any other fundingAffiliation with the journal as an Editor or Advisory Board …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics
Follow Elsevier's Publishing Ethics Policy Model summary
Authors must follow ethical guidelines stated in Elsevier's Publishing Ethics Policy.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright License options
Open access license options Model summary
Authors will be offered open access user license options which will determine how you, and third parties, can reuse your open access article. We advise that you review these options and any funding body license requirements before selecting a license option.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
We refer you to our open access information page to learn about open access options for this journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
Single anonymized review process Model summary
This journal follows a single anonymized review process. Your submission will initially be assessed by our editors. If your submission is deemed suitable, it will typically be sent to be reviewed by a minimum of two reviewers for an independent expert assessment of the scientific quality. The decision as to whether your article is accepted or rejected for publication will be made by our editors.Re…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Preprint sharing allowed Model summary
Preprint sharingAuthors may share preprints in line with Elsevier's article sharing policy. Sharing preprints, such as on a preprint server, will not count as prior publication.We advise you to read our policy on multiple, redundant or concurrent 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
- Elsevier Ltd
- Country or region
- ENGLAND
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Bimonthly
- ISSN
- 0079-6727
- Electronic ISSN
- 1873-1627
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Progress in Quantum Electronics
What CAS zone is Progress in Quantum Electronics in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Progress in Quantum Electronics is in Zone 2 of Physics & Astronomy, and in Zone 2 of the minor category Engineering, Electrical & Electronic / Optics / Physics, Applied / Quantum Science & Technology. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 1 of Physics & Astronomy. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Progress in Quantum Electronics?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 10.76; CiteScore 19.7, h-index 94.
How long does peer review take at Progress in Quantum Electronics?
The publisher reports about 129 days (submission to acceptance); the community-reported acceptance is “Fairly hard”; the journal's website gives an acceptance rate of 100%. 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 Progress in Quantum Electronics based?
Of the 12 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Hong Kong, China (3), South Korea (3) and Australia (3). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Progress in Quantum Electronics?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Progress in Quantum Electronics is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is Progress in Quantum Electronics open access, and what is the APC?
Progress in Quantum Electronics is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 4,090.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex; 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: .