Overall Aspects of Glasses for Photonic Devices

This chapter is a review dedicated to recent advances in the science of glassGlass and its applicationApplications in photonic devicesPhotonic device with a straightforward, easy-to-read style. It is important to mention as a starting point that recent advances in this material indicate that the glassGlass networkNetwork has significant implications both in terms of the opticalOptical and mechanical propertiesMechanical properties and, therefore, the functionalities of glassGlass as a smart material. In this sense, it is essential for the development of new technologiesTechnology or innovations to better understand the effects of manufacturing techniques to achieve the desired product. In this context, we provide an overview of the history and challenges in glassGlass development, traditional and new manufacturing processes, characterization techniques (structuralStructural, thermalThermal, and optical propertiesOptical properties), glassesGlass family, and photonic devicePhotonic device applicationsApplications.