High-Sensitivity Fiber-Optic Sensors: From Design to Applications
A special issue of Micromachines (ISSN 2072-666X). This special issue belongs to the section "A：Physics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026 | Viewed by 597
Special Issue Editors
Interests: instrument science and technology; photoelectric detection; fiber measurement; fiber-optic sensors; long-period fiber gratings
Interests: optical fiber sensing technology; optical fiber gratings and applications; special optical fiber sensors; physical and chemical sensing
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Dear Colleagues,
High-sensitivity fiber-optic sensors have emerged as a pivotal technology, pushing the boundaries of precision measurement across a multitude of scientific and industrial domains. Leveraging inherent advantages—such as immunity to electromagnetic interference, and compact physical size—as well as capabilities for remote and distributed sensing, these sensors offer unprecedented performance where conventional electronic sensors fall short. The continuous pursuit of higher sensitivity and lower detection limits has been fueled by innovations in novel fiber structures, advanced functional materials, sophisticated interrogation schemes, and the integration of micro–nano-fabrication techniques.
This has unlocked transformative applications, ranging from structural health monitoring in critical infrastructure and aerospace to real-time biochemical analysis for medical diagnostics and environmental protection. Accordingly, this Special Issue, “High-Sensitivity Fiber-Optic Sensors: From Design to Applications”, aims to capture the latest breakthroughs in this vibrant field. We invite the submission of high-quality original research papers, short communications, and comprehensive review articles. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, novel sensor designs and simulations, advanced fabrication techniques, new sensing materials and principles, and groundbreaking applications in physical, chemical, and biological sensing. We look forward to your valuable contributions.
Prof. Dr. Tao Geng
Dr. Feng Peng
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- optical fiber sensing
- optical glass waveguide
- fibre-optical sensors and applications
- sensor demodulation
- biochemical sensor
- chemical sensor
- micro-structured fiber
- micro–nano lasers
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