Photonic Crystal Fiber Types: A Comprehensive Overview

The field of photonic crystal fibers (PCFs) has witnessed significant advancements leading to the development of various fiber types with unique properties. This book compiles doctoral theses influential publications and research works related to PCFs offering a comprehensive overview of different fibertypes. Each chapter focuses on a specific PCF type discussing the transmission of light in PCFs based on Maxwell''s equations. Additionally it covers in-depth studies on nonlinear effects solitons and supercontinuum generation. The book provides separate chapters dedicated to solid-core liquid-core and hollow-core PCFs presenting a detailed analysis of their characteristics and applications.