Single-Molecule Sensors and NanoSystems International Conference – S3IC 2023

Sensor systems exhibit extraordinary sensitivity for detecting physical, chemical, and biological entities at the micro/nanoscale.  The detection and analysis of molecules on miniature devices that have many possible applications in health, environment, analysis, and security is particularly exciting. A new class of label-free micro and nanosensors is starting to emerge allowing us to observe dynamic processes at the single molecule level directly, with unprecedented spatial- and temporal resolution and without significantly affecting the natural and functional movements of the molecules. Micro- and nanosensors by virtue of their small interaction length probe molecules over a dynamic range often inaccessible by other techniques. Their small size enables an exceedingly high sensitivity, and the application of quantum optical measurement techniques can allow us to approach or surpass classical limits of detection. Advances in optical and electrical measurement methodology, laser interferometry, quantum optics, micro/nanofluidics, control of molecules and reactions at the nanoscale, DNA origami/synthetic molecular machines, in-vivo and wearable sensing materials, all contribute to the rapid progress of the field of Single Molecule Sensors and nanoSystems. It is this convergence of previously often disparate fields that is accelerating the advancements in micro and nano-sensing.

This conference will bring together researchers in the rapidly advancing field of Single Molecule Sensors and nanoSystems on November 22-24, 2023 in Barcelona. The conference focusses on the most recent advances in micro and nano-sensing techniques that have either demonstrated single-molecule detection or that claim single-molecule detection capability on sensor chips in the longer term.

We are delighted to announce a partnership between the De Gruyter, peer-reviewed, open access journal Nanophotonics (IMPACT FACTOR: 7.923) and the Single-Molecule Sensors and NanoSystems International Conference 2023 (S3IC 2023).

Authors of the selected abstracts submitted to the Conference are encouraged to submit their paper to form part of a Special Collection in the Nanophotonics journal. The publication fees will be waived for the 3 best abstracts.

Important deadlines

• Submission of manuscripts start: November 30, 2023 (all authors will be informed by email)
• Submission of manuscripts end: March 30, 2024

For full details on how to submit your paper to the journal, please refer to the Instructions for Authors.. When submitting your paper, please indicate that the paper is to be considered for this Special Collection. All papers will be peer-reviewed following the usual review process and criteria of the Nanophotonics journal.

Nanophotonics looks forward to receiving your submissions and providing an outlet for your research.