Micro/Nano Optical Devices and Sensing Technology
A special issue of Micromachines (ISSN 2072-666X). This special issue belongs to the section "A：Physics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 16
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue on “Micro/Nano Optical Devices and Sensing Technology” addresses a cutting-edge and rapidly evolving area at the intersection of optics, materials science, and nanotechnology.
Sensing technology within this field exploits the sensitivity of micro/nano optical devices to detect various physical, chemical, and biological parameters. In addition, micro/nano optical devices are used in optical communication systems to increase data transmission rates and reduce energy consumption. They enable the integration of multiple optical functions on a single chip, leading to more compact and cost-effective optical communication modules. The fabrication of micro/nano optical devices often requires advanced techniques such as electron beam lithography, focused ion beam milling, and self-assembly methods, which allow for the precise control of device structures and properties at the nanoscale.
In conclusion, micro/nano optical devices and sensing technology hold great promise for revolutionizing various fields, from healthcare and environmental protection to information technology, by providing highly sensitive, compact, and efficient optical solutions through the manipulation of light at the micro- and nanoscales.
Prof. Dr. Zhidong Zhang
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- micro/nano optical devices
- optical sensing
- photonic crystals
- plasmonic resonance
- metasurfaces
- micro/nano fabrication
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