OFS-19: Perth, Australia

Topics and Scope

The conference scope covers all aspects related to fibre-optic, guided-wave and optical sensing devices, systems, theories and techniques for research and applications in manufacturing and materials, oil & gas, structural engineering and plant monitoring, aerospace, security and defence, life sciences, medicine and biotechnology, among others. Topics include the following:

  1. Physical, Mechanical & Electromagnetic Sensors:

    Temperature, Pressure, Strain, Vibration, Acceleration, Flow, Rotation, Displacement, Magnetic Field, Electric Field, Current, and Voltage

  2. Chemical, Environmental, Biological and Medical Sensors:

    Remote Spectroscopy, Environmental Monitoring, In-vivo Imaging and Monitoring, Agent Detection, Trace Analysis

  3. Interferometric & Polarimetric Sensors:

    Gyroscopes, Hydrophones, Geophones, and Acoustic Sensor Arrays

  4. Micro and Nano-Engineered Sensors and Devices

    Photonic Crystal Fibres, Hollow Core Fibres, Nanomaterials and Nano-Optical Devices, Microfluidic Devices, Diffractive Optics

  5. Security & Defense Applications

    Bioagent and Biohazard Sensors, Intrusion Detection, Perimeter Security, Coastal and Underwater Sensors

  6. Smart Structures and Materials:

    Structural health monitoring, Strain and Deformation Sensors, Fibre Embedding Techniques, Condition Monitoring Algorithms

  7. Distributed Sensing:

    Time, Frequency and Coherence Domain Reflectometry, Rayleigh, Raman and Brillouin Detection Techniques, Sensing Cable Systems and Designs

  8. Multiplexing and Sensor Networking:

    Topologies and Theories, Multiplexing Techniques, Applications

  9. Passive & Active Devices for Photonic Sensing:

    Sources, Detectors, Modulators, Specialty Fibres, Integrated Optics Devices, Fibre Bragg Gratings, MEMS, Micro-optical Components

  10. Commercial Systems & Field Tests:

    Installations and Field Demonstration of Photonic-based Sensing Systems, Metrology Projects, Commercialisation Activities