Integrated Optics Temperature Sensors Based on Guided Wave and Photonics Structures

Dear Colleagues,

I invite you to submit a paper on the Special Issue devoted to the problem of measuring temperature using integrated optics sensors. Temperature measurements are vital in numerous areas of science and technology. There are areas of application where the use of resistance temperature sensors becomes difficult, e.g., in environments subject to strong electromagnetic interference. For this reason, as we can observe, photonics-based temperature sensors are already appearing. They may offer better sensitivity than the state-of-the-art Standard Platinum Resistance Thermometers and may be an integral part of photonics integrated circuits having other functions. This area of research is certainly the place for many innovations. Therefore, we welcome research and review papers, both theoretical and experimental, concerning the design, manufacture, and testing of integrated optics and photonic sensors for temperature measurements. This Special Issue will cover the following, but is not limited to this list:

• Temperature sensors using photonic integrated circuits;
• Temperature sensors using resonant cavities;
• Micro- and nano-structured planar photonic structures;
• Functionalization of photonic structures;
• Metamaterials and metasurfaces for applications in temperature measurements;
• Fiber-optic-based temperature sensors.

We welcome manuscripts describing novel operation principles, structures, and materials for such sensors. The manuscripts on analytical and numerical optimization of their structures and topologies are also welcome. We believe that your valuable input will allow further advancement in this interesting and exciting research field.

Dr. Cuma Tyszkiewicz
Guest Editor

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