Odyssey of Light in Nonlinear Optical Fibers

This book presents a collection of breakthrough research portraying the odyssey of light from optical solitons to optical rogue waves in nonlinear optical fibers. It provides a simple yet holistic view on the theoretical and application-oriented aspects of light, with a special focus on the underlying nonlinear phenomena. It also highlights some of the latest advances in nonlinear optical fiber technology, including Brillouin scattering, backpropagation, and eigenvalue communication. The spotlighted innovations form the basis for the next generation of ultra-high speed computers and telecommunication devices.