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Optical sensors, 2022: introduction to the feature issue
Optics Express
|May 9, 2023
Summary
This Optics Express feature issue showcases 9 papers from the OPTICA Optical Sensors and Sensing Congress. Research covers chip-based, open-path, and fiber optic sensing technologies.
Area of Science:
- Optics and Photonics
- Sensor Technology
Background:
- The OPTICA Optical Sensors and Sensing Congress convened in Vancouver, Canada, in July 2022.
- This feature issue presents expanded research from the congress proceedings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight cutting-edge research in optical sensing and photonics.
- To provide a platform for the dissemination of advancements in sensor technology.
Main Methods:
- Compilation of 9 peer-reviewed contributed papers.
- Expansion of conference proceedings into detailed research articles.
Main Results:
- Coverage of diverse topics including chip-based sensing.
- Inclusion of research on open-path and remote sensing techniques.
- Presentation of advancements in fiber optic sensing devices.
Conclusions:
- The feature issue offers a comprehensive overview of recent developments in optical sensing.
- It underscores the dynamic progress in photonics for various sensing applications.
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