# Towards Optoelectronic Technology: From Basic Research to Applications

## TL;DR

This paper introduces a collection of articles on photonics research in the ultraviolet and infrared spectrum, covering both basic and applied research.

## Contribution

The paper organizes and highlights recent advancements in photonics research, distinguishing between basic and application-oriented studies.

## Key findings

- The collection includes 11 articles focusing on ultraviolet and infrared photonics.
- The articles are categorized into basic research and application research with their technological advancement levels described.

## Abstract

This editorial is an introduction to the monograph constituting a Special Issue of the Sensors journal, which consists of 11 articles of different natures, mainly concerning applications in the latest photonics achievements in ultraviolet, and above all, infrared range of the electromagnetic spectrum. These articles have been grouped into two areas: basic research and application research. Both types of scientific activities have been characterized, emphasizing their complexity and differences, including defining their level of technological advancement. Moreover, regarding application research, the main issues considered fundamental for the research presented there have been identified and described.