Illuminating innovations: a conversation with René-Jean Essiambre on the frontiers of optical communication

Yating Wan; Chunxiu Zang

doi:10.1038/s41377-025-02165-6

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- Illuminating innovations: a conversation with René-Jean Essiambre on the frontiers of optical communication
- Illuminating innovations: a conversation with René-Jean Essiambre on the frontiers of optical communication
- Light: Science & Applications 2026年15卷第5期页码：1411-1418
- Affiliations：
  
  1.Integrated Photonics lab, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal 23955-6900, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
  2.Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics and Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130033, China
- Author bio：
  
  Yating Wan (yating.wan@kaust.edu.sa)
  Chunxiu Zang (zangcx@lightpublishing.cn)
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- DOI：10.1038/s41377-025-02165-6
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- 网络首发：2026-03-02，
  
  纸质出版：2026-05-31
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Yating Wan, Chunxiu Zang. Illuminating innovations: a conversation with René-Jean Essiambre on the frontiers of optical communication[J]. Light: Science & Applications, 2026,15(5):1411-1418.

Wan, Y. T. & Zang, C. X. Illuminating innovations: a conversation with René-Jean Essiambre on the frontiers of optical communication. Light: Science & Applications, 15, 1411-1418 (2026).
Yating Wan, Chunxiu Zang. Illuminating innovations: a conversation with René-Jean Essiambre on the frontiers of optical communication[J]. Light: Science & Applications, 2026,15(5):1411-1418. DOI： 10.1038/s41377-025-02165-6.

Wan, Y. T. & Zang, C. X. Illuminating innovations: a conversation with René-Jean Essiambre on the frontiers of optical communication. Light: Science & Applications, 15, 1411-1418 (2026). DOI： 10.1038/s41377-025-02165-6.

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Abstract

In the rapidly evolving digital era

optical communication plays a vital role

serving as the foundational technology behind our connected world

from high-speed internet to global telecommunication networks. At the center of this field

Dr. René-Jean Essiambre ’s contributions have been significant. He is known for developing the nonlinear Shannon limit theory

which has helped the industry better understand the impact of nonlinearity on optical fiber capacity. This work is important for designing today’s high-speed optical networks and lays the groundwork for future innovations.In this exclusive interview

Dr. Essiambre shares insights into his journey

the challenges and opportunities in the field

his views on the future of optical communication and offers advice to young researchers. Join us as we delve into the thoughts of one of the leading figures in optical communication and gain a glimpse into the future in this dynamic and rapidly evolving field. For more details on Dr. Essiambre’s experiences and advice

the full interview is available in the Supplementary Information.

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