Journal of Quantum Electronics

Information for Authors

THE IEEE JOURNAL OF QUANTUM ELECTRONICS is published monthly. It comprises original contributions, both regular papers and letters, in the broad field of the science and technology of quantum electronics of either a device-, subject-, or system-oriented nature. Manuscripts are solicited that report original theoretical and/or experimental research results that advance the scientific and technological base of quantum electronics devices, systems, or applications. The JOURNAL is dedicated toward publishing research results that advance the state of the art or add to the understanding of the generation, amplification, modulation, detection, waveguiding, or techniques and effects that can affect the propagation characteristics of coherent electromagnetic radiation having submillimeter and shorter wavelengths. In order to be suitable for publication in J-QE, the content of manuscripts concerned with subject-related research must have a potential impact on advancing the technological base of quantum electronics devices, systems, and/or applications. Potential authors whose research falls within this category and who desire to have their work published in J-QE have the responsibility of pointing out the relevance of their subject-oriented research to quantum electronics devices, systems, and/or applications. The JOURNAL is also dedicated toward publishing system-oriented manuscripts that deal with new, novel, or unique systems based firmly on quantum electronics devices or principles. System-oriented manuscripts must be concerned with systems that perform a function previously unavailable or that outperform previously established systems that did not utilize quantum electronics components or concepts. Manuscripts reporting improvements in the performance of well-known systems by clever electronics or mechanical engineering do not fall within the scope of interest of J-QE. Tutorial and review papers are by invitation only. For a more complete discussion of the scope of this JOURNAL, refer to the Editorial in the July 1977 issue. "Information for IEEE Transactions and Journal Authors" is available on request from the IEEE Transactions Department, 445 Hoes Lane, P.O. Box 1331, Piscataway, NJ 08855-1331.

Copyright

It is the policy of the IEEE to own the copyright to the technical contributions it publishes on behalf of the interest of the IEEE, its authors, and their employers, and to facilitate the appropriate reuse of this material by others. To comply with the U.S. Copyright Law, authors are required to sign an IEEE copyright transfer form before publication. This form, a copy of which appears in the January 1995 issue of this JOURNAL, returns to authors and their employers full rights to reuse their material for their own purposes. Authors must submit a signed copy of this form with manuscripts.

Electronic Form

The IEEE requires that you submit a floppy disk containing the text portion of your paper together with your hard copies for publication according to the following guidelines:

The operating system and word processing software used to produce your document should be noted on your disk or tape (e.g., DOS/WordPerfect). In the case of Unix media, the method of extraction (i.e., tar, bar, dump) should also be noted.
The hardcopy should match its companion disk/tape exactly. Any changes that have been made to the hardcopy should be incorporated into your disk/tape.
The disk/tape should be labeled with the file name(s) relating to the manuscript.
No program files should be included on the disk/tape.
Package floppy disks in such a way as to minimize possible damage in transit.
Include a flat ASCII version on the disk with the word-processed version, if possible.
Adhere to the accepted style of this JOURNAL as much as possible.

While the list of processing programs acceptable to IEEE electronic production is almost endless, there are preferred programs that, when used, enable the preservation of the greatest amounts of information. \TeX and \LaTeX are preferred. An IEEE \LaTeX style file, IEEEtran.sty, is obtainable by authors who e-mail a request to help@ep.ieee.org. The following points are important to remember when submitting electronic manuscripts (compuscripts) in \TeX or\LaTeX. 1) Include all macros (\def) that are required to produce your document. 2) IEEE TRANSACTIONS style dictates a 21-pica (3.5-in) column width. If mathematical phrases are produced with this in mind, they are apt to appear aesthetically pleasing in the final version.

The IEEE will accept 1) any IBM-PC (or 100% compatible) disk format: 5.25--in/360k/1.2 Mb---3.5-in/720k/1.44 Mb (DS/DD, DS/HD, DS/QC, etc.); 2) Macintosh disk format (low and high density); 3) 0.25-in magnetic tape cartridges (Unix: tar, bar, dump); 4) 3.5--in floppy disk (Unix: tar, bar, dump); 5) 8--mm tape cartridges (Unix: tar, bar, dump). If in doubt, do not hesitate to inquire using help@ep.ieee.org.

Submission

Please submit 1) an original and two hard copies of all manuscripts, including the original ink drawings and/or glossy photographs of the figures, 2) references which must include full titles and first and last page numbers of articles, 3) the completed copyright release form, 4) a floppy disk containing the text portion of the paper, 5) photographs and short biographies of the authors (optional), and 6) the full mailing address of the corresponding author, including phone, fax, and e-mail, if available. All manuscripts, correspondence and communication should be directed to the J-QE Editorial Office at the address below.

      J--QE Editorial Office
      IEEE/LEOS
      Laura VanSavage
      445 Hoes Lane
      Piscataway, NJ 08855-1331 USA
      Tel: (908) 562-3920
      Fax: (908) 981-1138
      E-Mail: l.vansavage@ieee.org

Page Charges

After a manuscript has been accepted for publication, the author's company or institution will be requested to pay a charge of $110 per printed page to cover part of the cost of publication. In addition, overlength paper charges of $220 per printed page are mandatory for each page or part thereof over eight. Payment of page charges (first eight pages only) for this IEEE JOURNAL, like those journals of other professional societies, is not a prerequisite for publication. The author will receive 100 free reprints (without covers) if the page charge is honored. Detailed instructions will accompany the page proofs.