Optical Waveguides: Numerical Methods, Mathematical Modeling, and AI Techniques
A special issue of Photonics (ISSN 2304-6732).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 September 2025 | Viewed by 430
Special Issue Editor
Interests: numerical modeling of electromagnetic wave propagation; mathematical methods in optical waveguide analysis; computational techniques for photonic and plasmonic waveguides; finite element and finite difference methods for optical systems; electromagnetic scattering and radiation problems; applications of machine learning in photonic device optimization, and the study of hybrid materials and nanostructures in photonics
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Dear Colleagues,
The field of optical waveguides is fundamental to modern photonic applications, from telecommunications to biomedical sensing and integrated photonics. The precise control and guidance of light through waveguides require advanced computational tools and mathematical models to accurately predict and optimize device performance. Traditional methods, such as finite element and finite difference techniques, have long been integral to waveguide design, but recent advances in AI and machine learning are beginning to redefine possibilities in this space. With AI-driven approaches, we now have the ability to model complex behavior, predict outcomes, and solve large-scale, multi-dimensional problems with unprecedented speed and accuracy.
We are pleased to invite you to submit your work to a Special Issue of Photonics focused on numerical methods, mathematical modeling, and emerging AI techniques in the design and application of optical waveguides. Optical waveguides are critical for various photonic applications, and advanced computational methods are increasingly essential for optimizing performance, accuracy, and efficiency in these systems. With the rise of AI and machine learning, innovative approaches are now enabling predictive modeling and complex simulations at unprecedented scales.
This Special Issue aims to showcase innovative work at the intersection of numerical methods, mathematical modeling, and AI in the field of optical waveguides. Our goal is to highlight recent progress and novel approaches that address both theoretical challenges and practical applications, ensuring that these contributions support the development of high-performance, cost-effective optical systems. By focusing on these computational techniques, this Special Issue aligns with Photonics’ mission to disseminate cutting-edge research in photonic technology and applied optics.
We welcome original research articles and reviews on a range of topics, including but not limited to the following:
- Numerical and optimization methods for waveguide design and analysis;
- Finite element, finite difference, and other simulation techniques for wave propagation;
- AI and machine learning models in optical waveguide simulation and design;
- Hybrid approaches combining physics-based and data-driven modeling;
- Algorithmic advancements for multi-scale modeling and real-time simulation;
- Practical applications in optical sensing, signal processing, and integrated photonics;
- AI-augmented predictive modeling and diagnostics in waveguide technology.
We look forward to receiving your contributions to this Special Issue, which aims to bring together a comprehensive collection of work that bridges numerical, mathematical, and AI-driven approaches in the evolving field of optical waveguides.
Dr. Eugene Smolkin
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- numerical modeling
- optical waveguides
- finite element method
- finite difference method
- computational photonics
- mathematical modeling
- AI in photonics
- machine learning in waveguide design
- signal processing in waveguides
- predictive modeling
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