Laser Spectroscopy: From Fundamentals to Advanced 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 December 2026 | Viewed by 105
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Interests: laser spectroscopy; infrared detectors; detector calibration; detector non-uniformity correction; image processing; photoelectrical engineering; optical fiber sensors
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to invite you to contribute to this Special Issue titled "Laser Spectroscopy: From Fundamentals to Advanced Applications." Laser spectroscopy has evolved dramatically over the past decades, becoming an indispensable tool for precision measurements across physics, chemistry, biology, and engineering disciplines. Recent advances in laser sources, detection methodologies, and signal processing algorithms have expanded the capabilities of spectroscopic techniques to unprecedented levels of sensitivity, resolution, and application versatility. These developments are critical for addressing contemporary challenges in environmental monitoring, medical diagnostics, industrial process control, and fundamental scientific research.
This Special Issue aims to present a comprehensive collection of cutting-edge research spanning fundamental principles of laser-matter interactions to innovative applications of spectroscopic techniques. The scope aligns perfectly with Photonics’s focus on optical science and photonics technology, particularly in sensing, spectroscopy, and light-based analytical methods. By bringing together theoretical advances and practical implementations, this Special Issue will provide valuable insights into current trends and future directions in laser spectroscopy. We aim to collect at least 10 high-quality contributions that may be compiled into a printed book upon successful completion.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Fundamentals of light-matter interactions for spectroscopic applications;
- Absorption spectroscopy techniques across UV-Vis-NIR-MIR spectral regions;
- Advanced laser sources for high-resolution spectroscopy (frequency combs, QCLs, etc.);
- Infrared measurement methodologies and instrumentation;
- Computational approaches for spectral data analysis and reconstruction;
- Miniaturized spectroscopic systems for field applications;
- Biomedical applications including non-invasive diagnostics and imaging;
- Environmental monitoring and remote sensing technologies;
- Industrial applications in process control and quality assurance.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Yihong Wang
Dr. Rong Zhao
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- laser spectroscopy
- absorption spectroscopy
- infrared sensing
- spectral analysis
- molecular detection
- quantum cascade lasers
- frequency combs
- optical sensing
- spectroscopic imaging
- environmental monitoring
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