Advanced Nonlinear Optics in Ultrafast Lasers: From Novel Materials to System Applications
A special issue of Photonics (ISSN 2304-6732). This special issue belongs to the section "Lasers, Light Sources and Sensors".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 1 August 2026 | Viewed by 13
Special Issue Editors
Interests: ultrafast lasers; fiber lasers; soliton dynamics; nonlinear optics; soliton molecules
Interests: ultrafast lasers; fiber lasers; automatic control; nonlinear optics
Interests: passively mode-locked fiber Laser; 2D material; nonlinear optics; optical fiber sensors
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to announce the launch of this Special Issue entitled “Advanced Nonlinear Optics in Ultrafast Lasers: From Novel Materials to System Applications”. This Special Issue provides a platform for researchers to share recent advances in ultrafast laser science, nonlinear optical phenomena, and their applications across materials, devices, and integrated systems. The field brings together innovative material development, laser engineering, and nonlinear dynamics, fostering both fundamental discoveries and practical technological solutions.
Ultrafast laser systems exploit nonlinear optical effects such as saturable absorption, Kerr nonlinearity, and harmonic generation, enabling precise control over light-matter interactions on femtosecond and attosecond timescales. Advances in novel materials, including saturable absorbers, optical crystals, and integrated photonic structures, continue to enhance laser performance and expand the scope of potential applications. These developments hold significant promise for areas such as precision material processing, high-speed optical communication, nonlinear spectroscopy, bio-imaging, and quantum photonics.
This Special Issue welcomes original research and review articles that advance the understanding and application of nonlinear optics in ultrafast lasers. Contributions can be theoretical, numerical, or experimental. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
- Design, fabrication, and characterization of nonlinear optical materials
- Saturable absorbers and other mode-locking technologies
- Ultrafast laser generation and pulse shaping techniques
- Nonlinear wave propagation and soliton dynamics
- Applications in laser machining, optical sensing, and imaging
- Integration of ultrafast lasers into novel systems and devices
We invite researchers from diverse backgrounds to contribute their work, exchange ideas, and explore new directions in this rapidly evolving field!
Dr. Defeng Zou
Dr. Xiuqi Wu
Dr. Penglai Guo
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- ultrafast laser technology
- mode-locked fiber lasers
- saturable absorber materials
- optical soliton dynamics
- laser system applications
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