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Thermo-optical properties of liquids, glasses, and semiconductors for fiber-based nonlinear photonic applications

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This study explores the potential of liquids as core materials for reconfigurable nonlinear photonic systems, with a focus on temperature-controlled dispersion tuning. We compare the thermo-optical properties of liquids, semiconductors, and composite glasses, and evaluate their impact on dispersion through numerical simulations of representative fiber geometries. The results highlight the distinctive combination of low dispersion, high thermo-optical coefficients, and low optical losses offered by liquid-core fibers, positioning them as an exceptional platform for versatile fiber-based nonlinear applications. The findings provide a foundation for the development of advanced reconfigurable photonic systems, paving the way for applications such as optical computing and adaptive light sources.

Source: Optical Materials Express

DOI: 10.1364/ome.578374

Authors: Johannes Hofmann, Bennet Fischer, Mario Chemnitz, Markus A. Schmidt

Institution: Leibniz Institute of Photonic Technology

Language: English

Topic: Photonic Crystal and Fiber Optics

Subfield: Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,843

Funders: Carl-Zeiss-Stiftung, Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft