Oxide glasses have been a crucial material for various technological applications, including optical switching, optical limiting, and laser generation. The development of oxide glasses, specifically in the field of nonlinear optics, is due to their exceptional optical properties, such as wide transparency ranges, high thermal stability, and favorable refractive indices. This talk explores the development and optimization of oxide glasses for different nonlinear optical applications, with a focus on materials, which are crucial in fields such as optical fiber communication, frequency conversion, photonic devices, optical limiting, and display technologies. Theoretical and experimental techniques for characterizing and modifying the optical as well as nonlinear optical properties are addressed. The discussion also focuses on the optical properties of various oxide glasses, including transparency across the UV to IR spectrum, high refractive indices, and the potential for enhancing their non-linear optical behavior. The recent developments in borosilicate, bismuthate, and titanium oxide glasses are reviewed, highlighting their emerging applications in optical amplifiers, lasers, and photonic devices. The role of dopants and additives in improving the nonlinear optical response of oxide glasses has also been examined. Challenges related to the fabrication, stability, and scalability of high-performance oxide glasses for nonlinear optics are discussed, along with strategies to overcome these issues. The ongoing advancements in these materials are expected to play a pivotal role in the next generation of photonic technologies.

Oxide Glass, XRD, Optical Properties