Properties and Applications of Random Lasers as Emerging Light Sources and Optical Sensors: A Review

In a random laser (RL), optical feedback arises from multiple scattering instead of conventional mirrors. RLs generate a laser-like emission, and meanwhile take advantage of a simpler and more flexible laser configuration. The applicability of RLs as light sources and optical sensors has been proved...

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Main Authors: Dongqin Ni, Moritz Späth, Florian Klämpfl, Martin Hohmann
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Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-12-01
Series:Sensors
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/23/1/247
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author Dongqin Ni
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description In a random laser (RL), optical feedback arises from multiple scattering instead of conventional mirrors. RLs generate a laser-like emission, and meanwhile take advantage of a simpler and more flexible laser configuration. The applicability of RLs as light sources and optical sensors has been proved. These applications have been extended to the biological field, with tissues as natural scattering materials. Herein, the current state of the RL properties and applications was reviewed.
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spelling doaj.art-a714ce99e04045639b5998a840d0875a2023-12-02T00:54:41ZengMDPI AGSensors1424-82202022-12-0123124710.3390/s23010247Properties and Applications of Random Lasers as Emerging Light Sources and Optical Sensors: A ReviewDongqin Ni0Moritz Späth1Florian Klämpfl2Martin Hohmann3Institute of Photonic Technologies (LPT), Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Konrad-Zuse-Straße 3/5, 91052 Erlangen, GermanyInstitute of Photonic Technologies (LPT), Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Konrad-Zuse-Straße 3/5, 91052 Erlangen, GermanyInstitute of Photonic Technologies (LPT), Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Konrad-Zuse-Straße 3/5, 91052 Erlangen, GermanyInstitute of Photonic Technologies (LPT), Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Konrad-Zuse-Straße 3/5, 91052 Erlangen, GermanyIn a random laser (RL), optical feedback arises from multiple scattering instead of conventional mirrors. RLs generate a laser-like emission, and meanwhile take advantage of a simpler and more flexible laser configuration. The applicability of RLs as light sources and optical sensors has been proved. These applications have been extended to the biological field, with tissues as natural scattering materials. Herein, the current state of the RL properties and applications was reviewed.https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/23/1/247random lasinglight scatteringlight sourceoptical sensorstimulated Raman scattering
spellingShingle Dongqin Ni
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Florian Klämpfl
Martin Hohmann
Properties and Applications of Random Lasers as Emerging Light Sources and Optical Sensors: A Review
Sensors
random lasing
light scattering
light source
optical sensor
stimulated Raman scattering
title Properties and Applications of Random Lasers as Emerging Light Sources and Optical Sensors: A Review
title_full Properties and Applications of Random Lasers as Emerging Light Sources and Optical Sensors: A Review
title_fullStr Properties and Applications of Random Lasers as Emerging Light Sources and Optical Sensors: A Review
title_full_unstemmed Properties and Applications of Random Lasers as Emerging Light Sources and Optical Sensors: A Review
title_short Properties and Applications of Random Lasers as Emerging Light Sources and Optical Sensors: A Review
title_sort properties and applications of random lasers as emerging light sources and optical sensors a review
topic random lasing
light scattering
light source
optical sensor
stimulated Raman scattering
url https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/23/1/247
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