Advances in Silicon-Based Optoelectronic Integration Technology and Devices
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Optics and Lasers".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 December 2025 | Viewed by 2
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Interests: amorphous semiconductors; nano and microcrystalline materials; silicon–germanium alloys; sensors; microbolometers; solar cells
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Interests: nanostructured materials; nanostructured devices; materials for organic and inorganic solar cells; light emitters with nanomaterials; light sensors
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The field of silicon-based optoelectronics has witnessed remarkable growth, driven by the demand for high-speed data communication, advanced sensing, and integrated photonic systems fabricated on crystalline silicon wafers, but also on glass substrates and even on flexible substrates. This Special Issue covers a broad range of topics, from fundamental material science and device physics to practical implementation challenges and real-world applications. Our goal is to compile the latest research findings, innovative device designs, and breakthrough fabrication techniques in this dynamic field.
We invite researchers, engineers, and academics to contribute their original research and review articles that address the challenges and opportunities in silicon-based optoelectronic integration. Contributions may include, but are not limited to, advancements in silicon photonic waveguides, high-efficiency modulators, sensitive photodetectors, microbolometers, light-emitting devices, and the integration of these components into complex photonic circuits. We are particularly interested in papers that not only demonstrate innovative solutions to enhance device performance but also address key challenges such as improved speed, sensitivity, and energy efficiency, as well as thermal management, crosstalk, and material integration issues.
Dr. Mario Moreno Moreno
Dr. José Alberto Luna López
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- silicon photonics
- optoelectronic integration
- CMOS compatibility
- photonic integrated circuits (PICs)
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