The Emerging Science in Microstructured Optical Fibers

Dear Colleagues,

In this Special Issue, we expand our exploration of microstructured optical fibers (MOFs) to include breakthroughs across a spectrum from terahertz to optical frequencies. We encompass traditional and emerging areas, ensuring a balanced focus across diverse topics.

Our coverage includes the latest in fiber lasers, emphasizing their wide-ranging applications and innovations. The complex field of nonlinear fiber optics is explored, addressing both theoretical and practical challenges. High-power fiber optics, pivotal in advancing high-intensity applications, are also discussed.

This Special Issue examines the integration of MOFs with semiconductor technology, emphasizing the growing importance of fiber-to-chip systems. In addition, we explore the evolving fields of wearable fiber sensors and brain–machine interface (BMI) fiber networks, reflecting their potential in personal health monitoring and neuroscience, respectively.

Topics also include the development of advanced fiber sensors, highlighting their role in new sensing technologies. Lab-on-fiber systems are showcased for their capabilities in miniaturized, advanced analysis. The promising area of optical neural networks in optical computing is discussed, along with specialized topics like THz waveguide design and single-mode THz guidance in flexible fibers. We also delve into mid-infrared hollow-core fibers, crucial for applications in various spectroscopic and sensing fields.

Dr. Binbin Hong
Dr. Rui Min
Guest Editors

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• microstructured optical fibers
• fiber lasers
• nonlinear optics
• high-power fiber optics
• fiber-to-chip integration
• fiber sensors, lab-on-fiber
• optical neural networks
• terahertz waveguide
• mid-infrared fibers
• wearable fiber sensors
• brain–machine interface fiber networks