Novel Research on Photonic Materials and Devices

Dear Colleagues,

In the rapidly evolving field of photonics, materials and devices are prompting technological progress, and thus significantly impacting a vast array of ubiquitous applications in our everyday lives. This Special Issue, "Novel Research on Photonic Materials and Devices", presents state-of-the-art research and game-changing discoveries in photonic technologies. We acknowledge that photonics plays a crucial role in an extensive range of scientific and industrial applications, which underlines the need for a comprehensive understanding of its potential.

We seek submissions showcasing recent progress in photonic materials and devices. Proposals should bridge the gap between scientific understanding and societal applications. Authors are encouraged to submit original research and review articles that explore the experimental and theoretical aspects of innovative photonic materials and devices. We encourage the authors to include a section explaining the research's fundamental physical principles. This section should be written in a way that makes the science accessible to both the academic community and the general public.

This Special Issue welcomes contributions that explore innovative designs, analyses, experimental results, and numerical simulations in photonics, with a particular focus on their potential applications in diverse fields such as:

• Renewable energy (solar cells, energy harvesting, light management, etc.);
• Information and communication technology (fiber optics, data storage, photonics in computing, etc.);
• Health and medicine (biophotonic materials for diagnostics and therapy, imaging techniques, etc.);
• Environmental monitoring (materials that could be applied for novel sensors for air and water quality, climate change tracking, etc.);
• Advanced manufacturing (photonics in laser processing, materials characterization, etc.);
• Consumer electronics (display technologies, lighting, photonic sensors, etc.);
• Transportation (photonics in automotive and aerospace applications, navigation systems, etc.);
• National security and defense (surveillance, laser systems, communication technologies, etc.);
• Simulation and theoretical studies of novel photonic materials;
• Other innovative applications and studies demonstrating the potential of photonic materials and devices in science and industry.

Our aim for this Special Issue is to provide a forum for sharing innovative concepts and promoting cross-disciplinary cooperation among different areas, all driven by the revolutionary potential of photonics. We are excited to receive your submissions and work together towards shaping the future of photonic technologies.

Dr. Luis M. G. Abegão
Prof. Dr. Anderson Stevens Leônidas Gomes
Prof. Dr. José Joatan Rodrigues Junior
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

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• photonic materials
• photonic devices
• experimental studies
• theoretical studies (computational modeling and simulations)