Silica-Based Optical Fibers Technologies
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Science and Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 December 2021) | Viewed by 7599
Special Issue Editor
Interests: optical fibers; radiation–matter interactions; glasses; point defects; magnetic and optical properties; nano-systems; material characterization
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In recent decades, we have witnessed the growing use of optical fibers in many fields of applied sciences. Such increasing use is related to the great availability of raw materials; the physical properties of silica; the large adjustability of fiber features during manufacturing; the enormous number of employable dopants and their possible micro-structuration; and to all the additional functionalizations obtained by post-production treatments, their small dimensions and light-guiding properties, as well as their possible combination with other materials. Considering optical fibers´ impact on modern technology, it is a pleasure to present a Special Issue devoted to the state of art of silica-based optical fibers.
The aims of this Special Issue include the following:
- To collect the experiences and expertise of researchers of different fields;
- To provide a broad overview of the current topics in the applicative domain;
- To deeply consider basic research and its impacts on applications;
- To discuss modern experiences that have presented new opportunities.
Since one of our main targets is to give to the readers an overview of the hot topics and the state of the art of this interdisciplinary theme, both experimental and the theoretical manuscripts, even in review form, are welcome.
Dr. Antonino Alessi
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- Optical properties
- Manufacturing
- Sensors
- Radiation effects
- Telecommunication
- Laser and amplifier
- Basic mechanism simulation
- Silica
- Point defects
- Laser inscription
- Waveguide
- Characterization techniques
- Nano-fibers
- Composite devices
- Networks
- Market
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