Advancements in Piezoelectric‐Enabled Devices for Optical Communication

Abstract

The ability of piezoelectric materials to convert mechanical energy into electric energy and vice versa has made them desirable in the wide range of applications that oscillate from medicine to the energetics industry. Their implementation in optical communication is often connected with the modulation or other manipulations of the light signals. In this article, the recent advancements in the field of piezoelectrics‐based devices and their promising benefits in optical communication are explored. The application of piezoelectrics‐based devices in optical communication allows dynamic control, modulation, and manipulation of optical signals that lead to a more reliable transmission. It turns out that a combination of artificial‐intelligence‐based algorithms with piezoelectrics can enhance the performance of these devices, including optimization of piezoelectric modulation, adaptive signal processing, control of optical components, and increase the level of energy efficiency. It can enhance signal quality, mitigate interference, and reduce noise‐connected issues. Moreover, this technological fusion can increase the security of optical communication systems. Finally, the potential future research lines are determined.