Recent Advances in Laser Beams
A special issue of Photonics (ISSN 2304-6732). This special issue belongs to the section "Lasers, Light Sources and Sensors".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (29 February 2024) | Viewed by 1194
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Research in laser beams has witnessed significant advancements in recent years. Advanced laser systems, such as ultrafast lasers, high-power lasers, and beam-combining techniques, have revolutionized the field. These advancements have led to breakthroughs in areas such as laser material processing, laser spectroscopy, laser medicine, and laser-based imaging. Moreover, developing new beam shaping and manipulation techniques has opened up novel possibilities for tailored laser beam profiles and improved beam quality. The future of laser beam research is promising, with ongoing efforts focused on enhancing beam characteristics, increasing laser power and efficiency, and exploring new applications in emerging fields.
This Special Issue aims to cover a wide range of topics related to laser beams, including laser beam generation, propagation, shaping, manipulation, and their applications in various fields such as materials processing, sensing, imaging, communication, and quantum technologies. All theoretical, numerical, and experimental papers are accepted. Examples of such topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Laser beam generation techniques and optimization;
- Beam shaping, beam splitting, and manipulation for advanced applications;
- Optimization of laser beam properties and characteristics;
- Beam diagnostics and characterization methods;
- Laser beam communication and data storage;
- Quantum technologies based on laser beams;
- Nonlinear optics, parametric amplification, and frequency conversion in laser beams;
- High-power lasers, beam combining, and advanced beam delivery;
- Laser beam applications in material processing, diagnostics, and research;
- Laser-induced plasma and its applications;
- Metalenses and metasurfaces for beam transformation.
Dr. Anton G. Nalimov
Guest Editor
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- laser beams
- laser technology
- beam shaping
- beam profiling
- ultrafast lasers
- beam characterization
- laser diagnostics
- laser applications
- semiconductor lasers
- fiber lasers
- nanophotonics
- quantum optics
- portable laser systems
