Abstract
Abstract
Multimode devices and components have attracted considerable attention in the last years, and different research topics and themes have emerged very recently. The multimodality can be seen as an additional degree of freedom in designing devices, thus allowing for the development of more complex and sophisticated components. The propagation of different modes can be used to increase the fiber optic capacity, but also to introduce novel intermodal interactions, as well as allowing for complex manipulation of optical modes for a variety of applications. In this roadmap we would like to give to the readers a comprehensive overview of the most recent developments in the field, presenting contributions coming from different research topics, including optical fiber technologies, integrated optics, basic physics and telecommunications.
Funder
Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities
Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation
National Natural Science Foundation of China
Innovating City Planning through Information and Communication Technologies
Fiber Infrastructure for Research on Space-Division Multiplexed Transmission
EraNET Cofund Initiatives QuantERA
Center of Excellence for Silicon Photonics for Optical Communications
Innovationsfonden
Key R&D Program of Hubei Province of China
Science and Technology Innovation Commission of Shenzhen
Key R&D Program of Guangdong Province
Vannevar Bush Faculty Fellowship
Engineering and Physical Science Research Council
ONR-MURI
AFOSR-BRI
European Research Council Advanced Grants
European Research Council
Russian Ministry of Science and Education Grant
Italian Ministry of University and Research
Royal Academy of Engineering
National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars
Subject
Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics,Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
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