Structured light, especially beams carrying orbital angular momentum (OAM), has gained
much interest due to its unique amplitude and phase structures. In terms of communication …

In recent years, there has been a rising interest in high‐dimensional quantum states and
their impact on quantum communication. Indeed, the availability of an enlarged Hilbert …

Structured light refers to the generation and application of custom light fields. As the tools
and technology to create and detect structured light have evolved, steadily the applications …

Space-division multiplexing (SDM) uses multiplicity of space channels to increase capacity
for optical communication. It is applicable for optical communication in both free space and …

Non‐Gaussian beam profiles such as Bessel or annular beams enable novel approaches to
modifying materials through laser‐based processing. In this review paper, properties …

The rise in output power from rare-earth-doped fiber sources over the past decade, via the
use of cladding-pumped fiber architectures, has been dramatic, leading to a range of fiber …

Optical vortex beams, possessing spatial polarization or phase singularities, have intriguing
properties such as the ability to yield super-resolved spots under focussing, and the ability to …

The success of high-power fiber lasers is fueled by maturation of active and passive fibers,
combined with the availability of high-power fiber-based components. In this contribution, we …

Ultrafast fiber lasers have the potential to make applications of ultrashort pulses widespread–
techniques not only for scientists, but also for doctors, manufacturing engineers, and more …

High-power fiber lasers have seen tremendous development in the last decade, with output
powers exceeding multiple kilowatts from a single fiber. Ytterbium has been at the forefront …