Optical Fiber Design and Devices in Materials Science
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Optical and Photonic Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 March 2026 | Viewed by 66
Special Issue Editor
Interests: optical functional glass; special optical fiber; microcrystalline glass fiber; fiber laser
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Research on advanced materials in optical fiber design and equipment is one of the most important directions in the field of optical communications today. Currently, many advanced materials have been introduced into optical fiber design and equipment, such as fluoride glass, erbium-doped fibers, and silicon-based photonic crystal fibers. These materials play a significant role in enhancing the transmission performance of optical fibers, increasing their functionality, and reducing costs.
However, research on advanced materials in optical fiber design and equipment still faces several challenges. Firstly, some advanced materials have high production costs, which limit their widespread application in practical settings. Secondly, the performance stability and durability of certain materials need improvement, requiring further research and enhancement. Additionally, some materials encounter unresolved issues in specific applications that require in-depth study.
Overall, research on advanced materials in optical fiber design and equipment is of great significance and can promote the development and progress of optical communication technology. Future research should focus on how to improve the performance and stability of advanced materials, reduce costs, and address practical application problems. It is hoped that through continuous efforts, advanced materials can be better applied in optical fiber design and equipment, driving the advancement of optical communication technology.
Dr. Zaijin Fang
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- optical fiber design
- optical communications
- fluoride glass
- erbium-doped fibers
- photonic crystal fibers
- transmission performance
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