New Perspectives in Photodetectors
A special issue of Photonics (ISSN 2304-6732). This special issue belongs to the section "Optoelectronics and Optical Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 December 2025 | Viewed by 341
Special Issue Editors
Interests: photodetector; plasmonics; metalens; low-dimensional materials; polarization; optics; solar cells
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Photodetectors play a crucial role in various fields, providing crucial data for informed decision-making and ensuring safety and security. They are indispensable tools for the monitoring and analysis of phenomena that are often imperceptible to the human senses. In scientific research, detectors enable the observation of subatomic particles, the detection of infrared radiation, and the measurement of environmental pollutants, driving advancements in physics, astronomy, and environmental science. In security applications, detectors safeguard critical infrastructure and public spaces by identifying potential threats such as weapons or explosives. The development of detectors has evolved significantly over time, starting with simple devices like thermocouples and progressing to sophisticated systems incorporating artificial intelligence and machine learning for enhanced accuracy and efficiency. Future advancements will likely focus on improving sensitivity, reducing size and cost, and integrating detectors with other technologies to expand their capabilities and applications.
This Special Issue aims to introduce new perspectives in photodetectors, including innovations in materials and structures, and report on the development of new photodetectors for controlling, processing, and transmitting information. We invite you to present research findings on the theoretical aspects and practical applications of photodetectors in this Special Issue of Photonics, entitled “New Perspectives in Photodetectors”. This Special Issue will feature original research articles as well as reviews.
Dr. Peng Wan
Dr. Xiujuan Zou
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- organic photodetectors
- low-dimensional material photodetectors
- quantum dot photodetectors
- ultrafast photodetection
- photodetector arrays
- infrared photodetection
- visible-blind photodetectors
- UV photodetectors
- THZ photodetectors
- plasmonic photodetectors
- polarization-sensitive photodetectors
- photodetectors for biological applications
- photodetectors for communication systems
- photodetectors for environmental monitoring
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