Low-Dimensional Materials for Optoelectronic and Photonic Fundamentals and Applications

Dear Colleagues,

Low-dimensional materials have emerged as a research hotspot in optoelectronic and photonic fields thanks to their unique optical, electronic, and nonlinear properties that are distinct from bulk materials. This Special Issue focuses on the fundamentals and practical applications of low-dimensional materials in optoelectronics and photonics, aiming to gather cutting-edge research achievements and promote academic exchanges.

Key research directions closely intertwined with the theme of this special topic include ultrafast fiber lasers, two-dimensional (2D) material-based saturable absorbers, nonlinear optical phenomena, as well as III-nitrides, low-dimensional quantum structures, deep ultraviolet light sources, and light-emitting diodes (LEDs). 2D materials, as high-performance saturable absorbers, have significantly advanced the development of ultrafast fiber lasers, enabling the efficient generation of ultra-short pulses, while their nonlinear optical responses provide new approaches to optimize laser performance. Meanwhile, III-nitrides and low-dimensional quantum structures serve as core building blocks for deep ultraviolet light sources and LEDs, driving innovations in optoelectronic device miniaturization and performance enhancement.

This Special Issue will cover the latest progress in low-dimensional materials’ design, fabrication, and optoelectronic/photonic applications, with a focus on the integration of 2D materials with ultrafast fiber lasers and nonlinear optics, as well as the advancement of III-nitrides, low-dimensional quantum structures, deep ultraviolet light sources, and LEDs. It strives to build a high-level platform for researchers to share innovations and promote the coordinated development of related fields.

Dr. Xinxin Shang
Dr. Ziqi Zhang
Guest Editors

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