The IEEE Journal of Quantum Electronics is a peer-reviewed scientific journal covering optical, electrical, and electronics engineering, and some applied aspects of lasers, physical optics, and quantum electronics. It is published by the IEEE Photonics Society and was established in 1965. The editor-in-chief is Aaron R. Hawkins (Brigham Young University). According to the Journal Citation Reports, the journal has a 2013 impact factor of 2.113.