Advanced Photonics and Sensors
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Optics and Lasers".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026 | Viewed by 39
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to invite you to contribute to a Special Issue focused on photonics and sensors, a continually evolving field at the intersection of physics and materials science. Photonics and sensors are essential in next-generation technologies such as advanced photonic systems, high-speed optical communications, environmental monitoring, and biomedical imaging. In recent years, advancements in materials science, the integration of novel materials, nano/microfabrication techniques, and AI-driven signal processing have opened new opportunities for miniature, high-speed, and highly sensitive photonic devices. To surpass existing technologies, interdisciplinary collaboration is necessary to address challenges including real-time data acquisition and processing, low power consumption, and multifunctional systems. This Special Issue aims to provide a platform for showcasing cutting-edge research and highlighting emerging trends within the photonics and sensor communities.
Suggested themes and article types for submissions:
In this Special Issue, original research articles, short communications, and reviews are
welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
1. Photonic crystal sensing systems;
2. On-chip sensing or detection;
3. Silicon photonics;
4. Stimulus-responsive films;
5. Fiber-optic-evanescent wave-based sensors;
6. Distributed Bragg reflectors;
7. Colloidal photonics, opals, and inverse opals;
8. Polymer photonics and on-chip sensors;
9. Plasmonic sensors;
10. Photonic devices.
Dr. Mahendran Vellaichamy
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- photonic crystal
- self-assembly
- hydrogels
- opals
- bragg gratings
- fiber optic sensors
- mesoporous materials
- distributed bragg reflectors
- optical sensors
- responsive films
- waveguide
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