Multimodal Vibrational Spectroscopy and Laser Applications in Molecular and Material Research
A special issue of Optics (ISSN 2673-3269).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 February 2026 | Viewed by 25
Special Issue Editors
Interests: molecular spectroscopy; biophysics characterization; small molecules; proteins
Interests: laser material processing; low-dimensional optical materials; semiconductor optoelectronics; optical spectroscopy; advanced optical microscopy
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue aims to bring together recent advances in laser-based techniques and vibrational spectroscopy for the study of small molecular systems, biological materials, and functional nanostructures. With a focus on Raman, IR, NIR, 2D spectroscopy, and ultrafast laser diagnostics, the Special Issue will explore how these methods provide deep insights into structural, electronic, and dynamic properties across a wide range of materials.
We welcome contributions that integrate vibrational spectroscopy, biophysical characterization, surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS), and laser-induced material modifications to probe phenomena in fields such as energy conversion, sensing, catalysis, and biointerfaces. Emphasis will be placed on multimodal and in situ/operando spectroscopy, especially when applied to hybrid materials like perovskites, 2D materials, porous structures, and soft matter.
By bridging molecular science, spectroscopy, laser processing, and nanomaterials, this Special Issue will provide a platform for interdisciplinary research with both fundamental insights and practical applications in photonics, energy, and life sciences.
Dr. Swapnil Singh
Dr. Pawan K. Kanaujia
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- laser spectroscopy
- vibrational spectroscopy
- 2D IR spectroscopy
- ultrafast laser diagnostics
- biophysical characterization
- surface-enhanced raman spectroscopy (SERS)
- optical spectroscopy
- in situ and operando spectroscopy
- nanomaterials and hybrid structures
- molecular sensing
- laser–material interaction
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