Guided wave research focuses on the study and application of waves that are confined or guided along a specific medium, such as a waveguide or a structure. These waves can propagate along surfaces, within structures, or through waveguides with minimal loss of energy. Guided waves have various applications in fields such as telecommunications, non-destructive testing, structural health monitoring, and sensing. Researchers study the properties of guided waves, such as their dispersion, attenuation, and mode shapes, to optimize their performance in specific applications. Overall, guided wave research seeks to understand and manipulate the behavior of waves that are guided along specific paths or structures for practical applications in various fields.