Ultrafast Fiber Lasers: Nonlinear Dynamics and Novel Phenomena
A special issue of Photonics (ISSN 2304-6732).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2025 | Viewed by 34
Special Issue Editor
Interests: ultrafast fiber laser; soliton dynamics; nonlinear fiber optics; saturable absorbers
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The field of ultrafast fiber lasers has witnessed remarkable advancements, becoming a cornerstone in both ultrafast science and nonlinear optics. These lasers have proven indispensable across various industrial and research domains, driven by the need for high-precision and high-speed processing techniques. Ultrafast fiber lasers are distinguished by their ability to generate ultrashort pulses, typically in the femtosecond range, which are characterized by high peak power and broad bandwidth. The interaction of these intense pulses with matter gives rise to a variety of nonlinear optical phenomena, such as self-phase modulation, four-wave mixing, and soliton formation. These phenomena are of significant scientific interest and have practical applications in optical signal processing and communications.
A key focus of research in this area is understanding the dynamics within ultrafast fiber lasers, including pulse formation, stability, and the management of nonlinear effects. Additionally, the exploration of novel phenomena, such as supercontinuum generation and advanced mode-locking techniques, continues to expand the capabilities of these lasers.
Recent advancements in mode-locked fiber lasers, combined with novel gain media and advanced pumping schemes, have further expanded their capabilities. From generating high-repetition-rate frequency combs to enabling compact mid-infrared sources, ultrafast fiber lasers are now pivotal in applications spanning precision metrology, biomedical imaging, quantum technologies, and beyond. Moreover, emerging phenomena such as rogue waves, dissipative solitons, and coherence-driven effects continue to challenge conventional models, inspiring both theoretical breakthroughs and experimental innovations.
This Special Issue seeks to highlight cutting-edge research on ultrafast fiber lasers, emphasizing their nonlinear dynamics and the discovery of novel physical phenomena. Submissions are invited to address both fundamental investigations and applied advancements in this rapidly evolving field. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Ultrafast pulse generation;
- Nonlinear soliton dynamics;
- Rogue wave formation;
- Supercontinuum generation;
- Noise dynamics;
- Novel pulse fiber lasers;
- Machine learning for pulse control.
Researchers are encouraged to contribute original research articles, reviews, or perspectives that advance the understanding and utilization of ultrafast fiber lasers in both scientific and industrial contexts.
Dr. Zhenhong Wang
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- ultrafast fiber lasers
- nonlinear dynamics
- soliton dynamics
- ultrafast pulse generation
- supercontinuum generation
- mode-locking techniques
- optical rogue waves
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