Fiber Optic Sensors: Advances, Technologies 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: 31 October 2026 | Viewed by 8
Special Issue Editor
Interests: fiber optic sensing; interferometric sensor; demodulation algorithm; dynamic multi-parameter detection; optical fiber sensor network
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Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to invite you to contribute to this Special Issue of Photonics, titled "Fiber Optic Sensors: Advances, Technologies and Applications." Fiber optic sensing represents a transformative technology, renowned for its exceptional advantages, including high sensitivity, immunity to electromagnetic interference, compact size, and capability for distributed and remote measurements in harsh environments. Driven by continuous innovation in materials science, fabrication techniques, and data analytics, the field is rapidly expanding into new and demanding applications across scientific and industrial domains.
This Special Issue aims to collate high-quality research and review articles that showcase the latest breakthroughs in fiber optic sensing. The scope encompasses fundamental advances in sensor design and materials, novel interrogation and signal processing technologies, and cutting-edge applications that demonstrate the real-world impact of these devices. We seek to provide a comprehensive overview of the state of the art, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue and highlighting future directions.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Novel fiber optic sensor designs (e.g., fiber Bragg gratings, long-period gratings, interferometric sensors, and photonic crystal fibers);
- Specialty optical fibers for sensing (e.g., multi-core, hollow-core, soft-glass, and radiation-resistant fibers);
- Advanced fabrication and functionalization techniques (e.g., femtosecond laser inscription, nano-coatings, and integration with functional materials);
- Interrogation techniques, demodulation methods, and optical signal processing;
- Integration with artificial intelligence and machine learning for enhanced data analysis and system performance;
- Applications in structural health monitoring, industrial process control, and smart infrastructure;
- Applications in environmental monitoring (e.g., water quality, gas sensing, and disaster prevention);
- Biomedical and healthcare applications (e.g., biosensors, minimally invasive diagnostics, and patient monitoring);
- Applications in aerospace, automotive, and marine engineering.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Qiang Liu
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- fiber optic sensors
- optical sensing
- fiber bragg gratings
- distributed sensing
- biosensors
- signal processing
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