Micro/Nano Optical Sensors: Challenges and Opportunities
A special issue of Micromachines (ISSN 2072-666X). This special issue belongs to the section "E：Engineering and Technology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2024 | Viewed by 895
Special Issue Editors
Interests: laser-matter interactions; laser fabrication; micro- and nano-optics/photonics; photonic or electronic integration; optofluidics
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Micro-/Nano-scale optical sensors and actuators have led to revolutionary changes across various applications. From biomedicine to environmental monitoring, and from communication technologies to manufacturing, these sensors hold immense potential for real-time, high-sensitivity, and high-selectivity detection. However, as the scope of their applications expands, a series of challenges have also emerged that necessitate thorough exploration.
On the technological front, micro-/nano-optical sensors and actuators must surmount challenges posed by size effects, photon noise, thermal noise, and other factors to achieve higher sensitivity and precision. Simultaneously, the complexity and consistency of fabrication processes require in-depth investigation to ensure the reliable manufacturing and operation of these devices.
This Special Issue aims to bring together researchers from around the world to share their latest research findings and discoveries in the field of micro-/nano-optical sensors. We welcome submissions of various types, including fundamental research, application explorations, fabrication techniques, signal processing, reviews, etc. Through this Special Issue, we hope to comprehensively understand the current challenges in the micro-/nano-optical sensor and actuator field and explore future opportunities.
Dr. Yun-Lu Sun
Dr. Zhishan Hou
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- micro-/nano-optical devices
- optical MEMS
- electro-mechanical micro-systems
- sensors and actuators
- advanced fabrication techniques
