Nanophotonics in Optical Communications

Dear Colleagues,

Designing integrated photonic systems presents a significant challenge, encompassing not only the precise solution of electromagnetic equations but also the integration of material and quantum physics equations to facilitate the examination and assessment of near-field interactions. These investigations must seamlessly align with the processes of device fabrication and characterization, with the purposes of validating device concepts and enhancing device designs. Optical communication networks have become a vital component of both national and international telecommunications infrastructure. Researchers have explored and developed intelligent and advanced optical signal processing methods to mitigate transmission distortions in optical links and transceivers. This Special Issue is dedicated to collecting original research and review articles that focus on recent advancements, technologies, and innovative applications in the field of nanophotonic techniques within optical communication systems, networks, and signal processing.

Potential topics include but are not limited to:

• Nanophononics in communication systems;
• Optical communication systems and networks;
• Signal processing and machine learning technologies;
• Distributed and lumped optical amplifications;
• Linear and nonlinear on-chip devices.

Dr. Tianhua Xu
Dr. Mingming Tan
Dr. Feng Wen
Guest Editors

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