Waveguide-Based Sensors and Applications
A special issue of Sensors (ISSN 1424-8220). This special issue belongs to the section "Optical Sensors".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 May 2025 | Viewed by 786
Special Issue Editor
Interests: electronic engineering; optoelectronics; photonics; sensors; solar cells; optical quantum systems; neural networks; machine learning
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Dear Colleagues,
Waveguide-based sensors represent a cutting-edge photonic technology revolutionizing the field of sensing through their ability to guide light with high precision. These sensors offer remarkable advantages in sensitivity, selectivity, and integration with electronic systems, making them ideal for a broad range of applications, from environmental monitoring to biomedical diagnostics. Recent advancements in optoelectronic materials and fabrication techniques have further expanded the capabilities of waveguide sensors, leading to innovative designs and improved performance.
The objective of this Special Issue is to foster discussions on the latest advancements in waveguide-based sensing technologies and their diverse applications. We aim to highlight innovative research and practical implementations that demonstrate the versatility and effectiveness of these sensors. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Optical waveguides for sensing;
- Integrated photonic sensor systems;
- Plasmonic waveguides and sensors;
- Fiber optic sensors and applications;
- Environmental sensing technologies;
- Biomedical waveguide sensors;
- Lab-on-a-chip systems;
- Refractive index sensors;
- Optoelectronic materials for sensors systems;
- Signal processing techniques for waveguide sensors.
Prof. Dr. Rita Asquini
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- waveguide-based sensors
- optical waveguides
- sensor technology
- integrated photonics
- biosensing applications
- optoelectronic systems
- refractive index sensors
- fiber optic sensors
- plasmonic waveguides
- lab-on-a-chip systems
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