Lightwave Electronics

Dear Colleagues,

The field of lightwave electronics represents a transformative area of research that is reshaping modern technology by harnessing the speed, efficiency, and bandwidth of light in combination with attosecond sciences. As the demand for faster data transmission, higher processing power, and energy-efficient solutions continues to grow, the integration of photonics with electronics is emerging as a critical path in overcoming the limitations of conventional electronic devices. This Special Issue focuses on lightwave electronics to address these challenges and spotlight the cutting-edge research driving the future of high-speed, low-power, and scalable solutions.

This Special Issue is dedicated to advancing the understanding of lightwave electronics by bringing together leading research that explores the intersection of light and electronic systems. The issue will highlight breakthroughs in areas such as optoelectronic devices, integrated photonics, nonlinear optics, and quantum lightwave applications. We also invite contributions focusing on novel materials, light–matter interactions, and advancements in laser technologies for various industrial, medical, and environmental applications.

We invite original research articles, reviews, and perspective pieces that delve into emerging trends and address both the theoretical and practical aspects of lightwave electronics. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the development of lightwave-based transistors, photonic integrated circuits, ultrafast optoelectronic modulation techniques, novel photodetectors, and light-driven quantum computing components. This Special Issue aims to foster multidisciplinary collaboration and stimulate innovative research that will shape the future of high-speed communications, signal processing, and petahertz electronics.

Prof. Dr. Dandan Hui
Guest Editor

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