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At the recent Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibition (OFC) held in the United States, YOFC's State Key Laboratory of Optical Fibre and Cable Manufacture Technology (YOFC-SKL) collaborated with renowned research institutions such as China Telecom, China Mobile, the Pengcheng Laboratory, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Peking University, Beijing Jiaotong University, and Nokia Bell Labs to publish 18 high-quality papers. This includes 5 papers published with YOFC as the lead author institution and 1 PDP paper. The research covered groundbreaking research frontiers in optical communication, including hollow-core fibres, multi-core and few-mode fibre quantum transmission, high-capacity long-distance transmission using hollow-core fibres and multi-core few-mode fibres, and novel multi-band fibre amplifiers. This showcased YOFC's latest technological R&D achievements to the global optical communication academic community.

The 5 original papers published by YOFC as the lead author institution are:

1.  Hollow-Core Double Nested Antiresonant Nodeless Fiber Cable With Polarization Mode Dispersion< 0.1 ps/km1/2 (Top scored);

2.  Demonstration of Co-Transmission of Quantum Key Distribution and Classical Signal With High Launch Power Across 125 km Few-Mode Fiber;

3.  Experimental Demonstration of 150 km Four-Core Fiber Co-Transmission of Quantum and Classical Signals Enabled by Wavelength and Space Division Multiplexing;

4.  Characterization of the First Field-Deployed Weakly-Coupled Few-Mode Fiber Cable;

5.  Experimental Demonstration of Ultra-Low-Attenuation Antiresonant Hollow Core Fiber Transmission in S Band Based on Homemade BDFAs

Additionally, YOFC worked with Nokia Bell Labs to address the challenge of weak backscattering in hollow-core fibres by optimizing laser source stability and detection code design for OTDR based on a 20-kilometer ultra-low attenuation tube-supported hollow-core fibre (ST-HCF). This breakthrough achieves ultra-high precision spatial resolution online detection through OTDR while maintaining unimpaired communication signal quality. The accomplishment provides a viable solution for high-resolution routing attenuation monitoring and integrated communication-sensing applications based on hollow-core fibres. A paper from this collaborative project has been accepted as a Post-Deadline Paper (PDP) at this year's conference. PDPs  recognized for presenting cutting-edge technological advancements and record-setting achievements in optical communication, represent the pinnacle of current industry technology with significant authority.

The acceptance of 18 papers at this top global optical communication conference speaks volumes of YOFC-SKL's commitment to innovation and the tangible results it delivers.. With decades of dedication to cutting-edge optical communication research, we're exploring new quality productive forces for the next-gen optical networks. Our pioneering, innovative and competitive portfolio of innovative offerings continues to drive the fibre technology revolution forward. As we look ahead, we remain committed to be innovation-driven. Through sustained investment in fundamental research and breakthrough technologies, we will continue to shape the future of optical communication.