Development and Characterization of Linear and Nonlinear Optical Crystals
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Optical and Photonic Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 November 2025 | Viewed by 30
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Interests: fiber-optic sensors; novel micro/nanomaterials, structures, devices, and sensors; micro-machining, processing, and characterization of optical design; harsh environment sensing and instrumentation; fiber-optic SPR; chemical and bio-sensors
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Interests: development of optical and microwave sensors and instrumentation, with applications in intelligent infrastructures; biomedical sensing; challenging environments
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Interests: fiber optic sensors; novel photonic/microwave micro/nano materials; structures; devices and sensors; ultrafast laser machining; processing and characterization of micro/nano structures; materials and devices; sensors and instrumentation for applications in harsh environments; microwave-photonic sensing; imaging and spectroscopy; optical biomedical imaging and sensing
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are excited to invite you to contribute to our Special Issue titled "Development and Characterization of Linear and Nonlinear Optical Crystals", focusing on the advancement of optical materials, particularly their applications to fiber-optic sensors. Optical crystals, both linear and nonlinear, along with fiber-based materials such as photonic crystal fibers and sapphire fibers, are crucial to a wide range of photonic technologies. These materials offer exceptional properties that significantly enhance the performance, efficiency, and functionality of optical devices. Topics of interest include novel fabrication techniques for bulk optical crystals (e.g., KTP, LiNbO3, LiTaO3, AgGaS2, BaTiO3, and single crystal sapphire) and fiber-based materials, as well as the linear and nonlinear optical properties of fibers and their applications in fiber-optic sensing. We also seek contributions on advances in fiber-optic sensing technologies, including the use of materials such as sapphire for temperature and pressure sensing, nonlinear crystals like LiNbO3 for frequency conversion, and KTP for second harmonic generation. Additionally, we encourage submissions on characterization techniques for both linear and nonlinear crystals and fiber-based materials and new developments in integrated optics and photonic devices that incorporate both types of materials alongside fiber-based optical structures.
This Special Issue aims to explore the latest developments in the synthesis, characterization, and practical implementation of these materials. While we highlight cutting-edge research on fiber-optic sensors—ranging from their use in environmental monitoring to healthcare and industrial applications—we also welcome contributions that address all areas of optical crystal research. Topics may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Novel fabrication techniques for optical crystals;
- Linear and nonlinear optical properties and their applications;
- Advances in fiber-optic sensing technologies;
- Characterization methods for linear and nonlinear crystals;
- New developments in integrated optics and photonic devices.
We invite researchers, academicians, and industry professionals to submit original research articles, reviews, and technical notes to share their latest findings in this exciting field. Your contributions will provide valuable insights to advance the application of optical crystals in sensor technology and beyond.
Dr. Farhan Mumtaz
Dr. Bohong Zhang
Dr. Jie Huang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- optical crystals
- nonlinear optics
- fiber-optic sensors
- characterization techniques
- photonic devices
- synthesis of optical materials
- environmental sensing
- healthcare applications
- integrated optics
- advanced materials
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