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Optical Sensors Technology and Applications: Volume II

A special issue of Sensors (ISSN 1424-8220). This special issue belongs to the section "Optical Sensors".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (19 May 2023) | Viewed by 5111

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Maria Lepore

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Dipartimento di Medicina Sperimentale, Università della Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80138 Napoli, Italy
Interests: fluorescence optical methods; vibrational spectroscopies; enzymatic optical biosensing; two-photon microscopy; optical properties of turbid media; biophotonics medical applications.
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Dr. Ines Delfino

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Dipartimento di Scienze Ecologiche e Biologiche, Università degli Studi della Tuscia, I-01100 Viterbo, Italy
Interests: optical spectroscopy and microscopy; Raman and SERS techniques; light scattering methods; optical biosensing; optical sensing approaches; diagnosis and disease follow-up and study of ionizing radiation on biosystems
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Optical methods are non-invasive tools, and their use in sensing applications is continuously increasing. New optical technologies enable the development of new sensing schemes and devices characterized by superior working parameters (very low detection limit, high specificity and sensitivity) and innovative applicative approaches for quantitatively and qualitatively determining the components of analytes of interest in many fields of application, including pharmaceutical research, medical diagnostics, environmental monitoring, agriculture, industry, and food safety and security.

The aim of this Special Issue is to offer an overview of recent advances in optical sensor technology and applications, including source and detection technologies, sensor architectures, sensor performance, and processing approaches and applications. With this aim, original research papers, as well as review articles, will be published to show the diversity of the new developments in these areas and their wide dissemination in these fields. If you require clarifications or wish to discuss your submission in advance, we encourage you to contact us. We look forward to and welcome your participation in this Special Issue.

Dr. Maria Lepore
Dr. Ines Delfino
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Keywords

  • SLS, DLS and DWS sensing
  • Raman and SERS sensing
  • SEIRA sensing
  • sensors based on colorimetry, evanescent wave and infrared spectroscopies
  • fluorescence
  • luminescence
  • absorption
  • fiber interferometers
  • microstructured waveguide
  • grating coupled interferometry (GCI)
  • resonant waveguide grating (RWG)
  • surface plasmon resonance (SPR)
  • localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR)

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Pion Detection Using Single Photon Avalanche Diodes
by Anthony Frederick Bulling and Ian Underwood
Sensors 2023, 23(21), 8759; https://doi.org/10.3390/s23218759 - 27 Oct 2023
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We present the first reported use of a CMOS-compatible single photon avalanche diode (SPAD) array for the detection of high-energy charged particles, specifically pions, using the Super Proton Synchrotron at CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research. The results confirm the detection of [...] Read more.
We present the first reported use of a CMOS-compatible single photon avalanche diode (SPAD) array for the detection of high-energy charged particles, specifically pions, using the Super Proton Synchrotron at CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research. The results confirm the detection of incident high-energy pions at 120 GeV, minimally ionizing, which complements the variety of ionizing radiation that can be detected with CMOS SPADs. Full article
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Determining the Nutrient Content of Hydroponically-Cultivated Microgreens with Immersible Silicon Photonic Sensors: A Preliminary Feasibility Study
by Aristi Christofi, Georgia Margariti, Alexandros Salapatas, George Papageorgiou, Panagiotis Zervas, Pythagoras Karampiperis, Antonis Koukourikos, Petros A. Tarantilis, Eleftheria H. Kaparakou, Konstantinos Misiakos and Eleni Makarona
Sensors 2023, 23(13), 5937; https://doi.org/10.3390/s23135937 - 26 Jun 2023
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Microgreens have gained attention for their exceptional culinary characteristics and high nutritional value. The present study focused on a novel approach for investigating the easy extraction of plant samples and the utilization of immersible silicon photonic sensors to determine, on the spot, the [...] Read more.
Microgreens have gained attention for their exceptional culinary characteristics and high nutritional value. The present study focused on a novel approach for investigating the easy extraction of plant samples and the utilization of immersible silicon photonic sensors to determine, on the spot, the nutrient content of microgreens and their optimum time of harvest. For the first time, it was examined how these novel sensors can capture time-shifting spectra caused by the molecules’ dynamic adhesion onto the sensor surface. The experiment involved four types of microgreens (three types of basil and broccoli) grown in a do-it-yourself hydroponic installation. The sensors successfully distinguished between different plant types, showcasing their discriminative capabilities. To determine the optimum harvest time, this study compared the sensor data with results obtained through standard analytical methods. Specifically, the total phenolic content and antioxidant activity of two basil varieties were juxtaposed with the sensor data, and this study concluded that the ideal harvest time for basil microgreens was 14 days after planting. This finding highlights the potential of the immersible silicon photonic sensors for potentially replacing time-consuming analytical techniques. By concentrating on obtaining plant extracts, capturing time-shifting spectra, and assessing sensor reusability, this research paves the way for future advancements in urban farming. Full article
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The Two-Stage Suspension System of the Fiber Optic Vector Hydrophone for Isolating the Vibration from the Mooring Rope
by Yichi Zhang, Zhou Meng, Jianfei Wang, Mo Chen, Yan Liang and Xiaoyang Hu
Sensors 2022, 22(23), 9261; https://doi.org/10.3390/s22239261 - 28 Nov 2022
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The two-stage suspension system (TSSS) is designed for the fiber optic vector hydrophone (FOVH) to isolate the vibration from the mooring rope. The acceleration transmissibility of the TSSS is studied theoretically and experimentally. The results show that the TSSS has a major advantage [...] Read more.
The two-stage suspension system (TSSS) is designed for the fiber optic vector hydrophone (FOVH) to isolate the vibration from the mooring rope. The acceleration transmissibility of the TSSS is studied theoretically and experimentally. The results show that the TSSS has a major advantage over the traditional one-stage suspension system (OSSS). Typically, the vibration isolation of the TSSS is demonstrated to be over 25 dB higher than that of the OSSS at 100 Hz. Meanwhile, it is demonstrated that the TSSS has little negative influence on the in-band acceleration response of the FOVH. The TSSS has the prospect of reducing the mechanical noise of the FOVH, which is conducive to suppressing the self-noise and enhancing the ability of weak signal detection. Full article
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