Optical Communications Systems and Optical Sensing
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Optics and Lasers".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 January 2026 | Viewed by 24
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The explosive growth of data traffic, driven by emerging technologies such as 5G/6G networks, fog computing, and the Internet of Things (IoT), has pushed optical communication systems to the forefront of next-generation infrastructure. At the same time, optical sensing is undergoing a transformation, enabling high-precision, real-time measurements in fields ranging from biomedicine to structural health monitoring. This Special Issue aims to bring together cutting-edge research and reviews on the latest developments in optical transmission technologies—including photonic integrated circuits (PICs), integrated lasers and modulators, coherent communication, optical amplifiers, and WDM systems—as well as innovations in optical sensing platforms such as fiber Bragg gratings, distributed sensing, and interferometric systems. We particularly encourage submissions that address the convergence of optical communication and sensing, system-level integration, AI-assisted optimization, and novel materials or device concepts. By bridging theory and practical deployment, this Special Issue seeks to highlight interdisciplinary breakthroughs that are shaping the future of optical networks and intelligent sensing environments.
It aims to encompass a broad spectrum of significant applications in Optical Communications Systems and Optical Sensing, including:
- Transmission Technologies and Networks
- Photonic Devices and Components
- Signal Processing and Modulation Techniques
- Fiber Optic Sensing Technologies
- Optical Sensor Design and Integration
- Sensing Applications in Key Fields
- Integrated Optical Communication-Sensing Dual-Use Systems for 6G and IoT
- Optical Wireless Communication (OWC) with Sensing Capabilities for Smart Cities
- AI-Enabled Optical Sensing and Communication Networks for Autonomous Vehicles
- Energy Harvesting in Optical Systems for Self-Powered Sensing Nodes
Dr. Gerardo Antonio Castañón Ávila
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- photonic integrated circuits
- integrated modulators
- PIC sensors
- optical networks
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