IEEE Journal of Quantum Electronics (JQE) is proud to celebrate its 60th anniversary with a yearlong retrospective highlighting the most impactful papers published throughout its history.
The 1970s marked a golden era in quantum electronics. Laser theory matured, nonlinear optics surged forward, and foundational techniques in ultrafast photonics took shape. In honor of the IEEE Journal of Quantum Electronics’ 60th anniversary, we’re celebrating the influential work of this decade.
📘 Editorial Insight:
“JQE 60th Anniversary: The 70’s” by Editor-in-Chief John Dallessasse
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Reprinted Articles from the Decade:
🔹Coupled-mode theory for guided-wave optics
🔹Analysis of curved optical waveguides by conformal transformation
Extra Spotlight: Foundational Papers from the 1970s
📄 Theory of Mode Locking with a Slow Saturable Absorber – H. A. Haus
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📄 Laser-Induced Electric Breakdown in Solids – N. Bloembergen
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📄 FM and AM Mode Locking of the Homogeneous Laser – Part I: Theory – T. Kuizenga and A. E. Siegman
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Explore the Journal’s Updated Scope
JQE’s scope has expanded to reflect the current direction of quantum electronics, encompassing quantum photonics, integrated quantum systems, ultrafast optics, and other related areas.
