New Perspectives in Optical Design

Dear Colleagues,

The field of optical design has seen significant advancements in recent years, driven by the increasing demand for high-performance optical systems in various applications. New materials, fabrication techniques, and computational tools are enabling researchers to explore novel approaches to optical design that have the potential to revolutionize the field. This Special Issue showcases the latest research and developments in optical design, highlighting innovative concepts, methodologies, and applications. Key areas covered in this Special Issue include advanced materials, coatings and process technology for optical components, computational methods and algorithms for optical design, integrated optics and photonic devices, and novel optical systems and applications, etc.

We believe that this collection of articles will serve as a valuable resource for those interested in advancing optical design and its applications. We hope that it will inspire further innovation and collaboration in the field, leading to new perspectives and breakthroughs in optical design. It is within this context that we announce the Special Issue of Photonics entitled “New Perspectives in Optical Design”.

This Special Issue intends to provide a timely opportunity for scientists, researchers, and engineers to discuss and summarize the latest inspection methods in industrial applications. We invite papers that include but are not exclusive to the following topics: illumination design, optical design, image fusion, defect inspection, machine learning, hyperspectral imaging algorithms, image super-resolution, machine vision, image synthesis methods, precision measurements and metrology, freeform design, manufacturing technology, opto-mechanical design, thermal/structural/optical integrated analysis, structural optimization design, optical imaging-based measurement and detection, design and optimization of optical meta-surface, novel applications of meta-surface, and metalenes. Both theoretical and experimental studies are welcome, as are comprehensive review and survey papers.

Dr. Ci Song
Dr. Shuo Qiao
Dr. Xing Peng
Guest Editors

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• illumination design
• optical design
• image fusion
• defect inspection
• machine learning
• hyperspectral imaging algorithms
• image super-resolution
• machine vision
• image synthesis methods
• precision measurements and metrology
• freeform design
• manufacturing technology
• opto-mechanical design
• thermal/structural/optical integrated analysis
• structural optimization design
• optical imaging-based measurement and detection
• design and optimization of optical meta-surface
• novel applications of meta-surface
• metalenes