Advances in Solid-State Laser Technology and Applications
A special issue of Photonics (ISSN 2304-6732). This special issue belongs to the section "Lasers, Light Sources and Sensors".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2025 | Viewed by 303
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Since the revolutionary invention of the laser in 1960, solid-state lasers have emerged as one of the most significant advancements in photonics technology. These lasers utilize solid gain media, such as crystals, glass, or fibers infused with a variety of dopants, enabling them to achieve exceptional performance characterized by durability, efficiency, and versatility. Their importance extends across a wide range of applications, including optical communications, medical procedures, microscopy, metrology, and scientific research. With the rapid development of information technology and the increasing demand for enhanced performance and advanced functionalities, solid-state laser technology is positioned to undergo a transformative evolution that extends beyond traditional applications.
In addition to the ongoing efforts to improve laser performance, such as output power, beam quality, wavelength tunability, and operational stability, researchers are actively exploring novel laser technologies to further expand the capabilities of solid-state lasers. For instance, the manipulation of solid-state lasers in higher optical dimensions through advanced laser designs holds potential to provide compact light sources for cutting-edge application fields, including quantum simulations, artificial intelligence, information encryption, advanced manufacturing, and ultra-high-sensitivity detection. As these developments emerge and mature, solid-state lasers are poised to exert a profound influence on the field of photonics technology.
This Special Issue aims to publish papers reporting on novel solid-state laser technologies and related applications. Original research articles and reviews are welcome to be submitted. Research areas may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Solid-state lasers;
- High-power lasers;
- Mode-locking lasers;
- Laser materials;
- Nonlinear optics;
- Optical parametric oscillation;
- Structured light laser;
- Transverse mode control;
- Materials processing;
- Laser medical treatment;
- Laser sensing;
- Laser metrology;
- Information processing;
- Quantum optics.
I look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Zhen Qiao
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- solid-state lasers
- high-power lasers
- pulsed lasers
- laser materials
- structured light laser
- materials processing
- laser medical treatment
- laser metrology
- information processing
- quantum optics
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