Abstract Interest in 3D (3-dimensional) printed optics and photonics by both industry and
academic researchers is burgeoning, due to the unique features availed by 3D printing not …

Presently, numerous state-of-the-art approaches are being adapted for gas sensing and
monitoring. These include hazardous gas leak detection as well as ambient air monitoring …

Advances in medicine and improvements in life quality has led to an increase in the life
expectancy of the general population. An ageing world population have placed demands on …

Optical waveguide segments based on geometrically unbound photonic crystal fiber (PCF)
designs could be exploited as building blocks to realize miniaturized complex devices that …

Lying between optical and microwave ranges, the terahertz band in the electromagnetic
spectrum is attracting increased attention. Optical fibers are essential for developing the full …

The expanding role of refractive index measurement in many fields including chemistry,
biology and medicine, food industry, process control, and environmental monitoring, has led …

As the fundamental building block of optical fiber communication technology, thermally
drawn optical fibers have fueled the development and prosperity of modern information …

Abstract 3D printing is a disruptive technology that could revolutionise the fabrication of
optical fibre by offering greater flexibility and diversity in material and structure designs. This …

This paper reviews the subject of 3D printed hollow-core fibers for the propagation of
terahertz (THz) waves. Several hollow and microstructured core fibers have been proposed …

Natural superwettable surfaces have received extensive attention due to their unique
wetting performance and functionalities. Inspired by nature, artificial surfaces with …