Emerging Technologies and Future Directions in Optical Frequency Combs
A special issue of Photonics (ISSN 2304-6732). This special issue belongs to the section "Optical Interaction Science".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 July 2026 | Viewed by 25
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Optical frequency combs (OFCs), once a revolutionary breakthrough recognized by the Nobel Prize in Physics, have now evolved into a versatile tool driving advancements in metrology, spectroscopy, communications, and astronomy. As the field continues to mature, new technologies and applications are emerging at an accelerated pace, pushing the boundaries of precision measurement and opening up doors to previously unimaginable scientific and industrial possibilities. This Special Issue aims to explore the cutting-edge innovations and future trajectories of OFC technology, highlighting its transition from a laboratory marvel to a real-world solution.
Dr. Yanyan Zhang
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- next-generation frequency comb sources
- applications in quantum technologies
- dual-comb spectroscopy and its expanding horizons
- astrophysics and space applications
- metrology and timing systems
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