Advances in Miniaturization and Power Efficiency of Optical Sensors
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 105
Special Issue Editors
Interests: photonic integrated circuits; photonic sensors
Interests: photonic integrated circuits; silicon photonics
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Dear Colleagues,
The rapid advancement of technology has driven the need for optical sensors that are not only highly efficient but also remarkably compact and energy-efficient. While most publications on photonic sensors focus on improving sensitivity and specificity, this Special Issue highlights the latest innovations in the development of miniaturized optical sensors and photonic sensors with reduced power consumption. These sensors are crucial for applications in mobile phones, wearable and portable devices, robotic systems, biomedical devices, multiplexed sensing systems, and the Internet of Things (IoT). Key advancements include on-chip and waveguide-based sensors, novel materials, and smart sensing methods. Additionally, new packaging technologies for photonic sensors can significantly reduce their size and energy consumption.
By showcasing contributions from leading researchers and industry experts, this issue aims to highlight the transformative potential of these technologies in revolutionizing various fields, offering enhanced performance and integration into compact and portable devices.
Prof. Dr. Yanlu Li
Prof. Dr. Roel Baets
Guest Editors
Dr. Mohammadamin Ghomashi
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- miniaturized photonic sensors
- energy-efficient photonic sensors
- photonic sensor packaging
- optoelectronic sensors
- novel optical sensing materials
- on-chip photonic sensors
- waveguide-based sensors
- optical micro-cavity-based sensors
- wearable sensors
- biomedical photonic sensors
- plasmonic sensors
- multiplexing of photonic sensors
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