Emerging Trends in Optical Fiber Communication Technologies
A special issue of Photonics (ISSN 2304-6732).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026 | Viewed by 25
Special Issue Editors
Interests: optics communications; few mode fibers; silicon photonics; grating couplers; Kerr frequency combs; mid-infrared supercontinuum
Interests: planar waveguides; optical fibers; optical fiber sensing; single-mode fiber; Q-switched; erbium-doped fiber laser
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Dear Colleagues,
Optical fiber communication has revolutionized global telecommunications, enabling high-speed, high-capacity data transmission with unparalleled reliability. As the demand for faster and more efficient communication networks continues to grow, driven by emerging technologies such as 5G/6G, the Internet of Things (IoT), and artificial intelligence (AI), the field is witnessing rapid advancements in materials, devices, and system architectures.
This Special Issue, entitled "Emerging Trends in Optical Fiber Communication Technologies", aims to showcase cutting-edge research and innovative developments in this dynamic field. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Novel optical fiber designs (e.g., hollow-core fibers, multi-core fibers, and specialty fibers);
- Advanced modulation and signal processing techniques for enhanced spectral efficiency;
- Integrated photonics and silicon photonics for compact and energy-efficient systems;
- Quantum communication and secure data transmission over optical networks;
- Machine learning and AI-driven optimization of fiber-optic systems;
- Next-generation optical amplifiers and detectors for long-haul and short-reach communications;
- Sustainable and energy-efficient optical networks.
Dr. Weicheng Chen
Dr. Wei Ru Wong
Prof. Dr. Zanhui Chen
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- optics communications
- coherent optical systems
- space-division multiplexing
- flexible and hollow-core fibers
- adaptive equalization
- advanced modulation formats
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