Optics & Laser Technology aims to provide a vehicle for the publication of a broad range of high quality research and review papers in those fields of scientific and engineering research appertaining to the development and application of the technology of optics and lasers. Papers describing original work in these areas are submitted to rigorous refereeing prior to acceptance for publication.

The scope of Optics & Laser Technology encompasses, but is not restricted to, the following areas:
•development in all types of lasers
•developments in optoelectronic devices and photonics
•developments in new photonics and optical concepts
•developments in conventional optics, optical instruments and components
•techniques of optical metrology, including interferometry and optical fibre sensors
•LIDAR and other non-contact optical measurement techniques, including optical methods in heat and fluid flow
•applications of lasers to materials processing, optical NDT display (including holography) and optical communication
•research and development in the field of laser safety including studies of hazards resulting from the applications of lasers (laser safety, hazards of laser fume)
•developments in optical computing and optical information processing
•developments in new optical materials
•developments in new optical characterization methods and techniques
•developments in quantum optics
•developments in light assisted micro and nanofabrication methods and techniques
•developments in nanophotonics and biophotonics
•developments in imaging processing and systems

The Journal publishes and, from time to time commissions, review articles pertaining to important areas of optical and laser technology. Short communications and technical notes are also published. Short papers for rapid communication of important innovations or observations will receive fast-track treatment.

Optics & Laser Technology aims to provide the widest possible coverage of world research and development in its chosen field.

Special Issue on Laser-based manufacturing for hydrogen-based/rich applications
Día de Entrega: 2024-07-31

Hydrogen-based technologies are an important building block for an efficient energy storage and conversion and will play an essential role in the green transformation of the next decade. Despite significant technical progress in H2 technologies, several technological challenges need to be addressed to make these technologies reliable, scalable, and competitive for the mass market. Laser-based manufacturing technologies will be a factor in achieving these goals. The aim of this special issue is to provide an overview of how laser technologies can be effectively used for manufacturing in different areas of H2 applications like hydrogen production, storage, and back conversion to electricity.
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Guest editors:
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Executive Guest Editor
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Prof. Marek PolanskiOrganization*: Department of Advanced Materials and Technologies, Military University of Technology, 2 Kaliskiego Str., 00-908 Warsaw, PolandInstitutional Email Address*: mpolanski@wat.edu.plAreas of Expertise*: Hydrogen Storage Alloys, Laser Cladding, Hydrides; Dehydrogenation
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Co-Guest Editor
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Dr. Alexander OlowinskyOrganization*: Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT, Aachen, GermanyInstitutional Email Address*: alexander.olowinsky@ilt.fraunhofer.deAreas of Expertise*: Laser Welding, Welding of Bipolar Plates, Fuel Cells
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Manuscript submission information:
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Submission Deadline: 31-Jul-2024