Spencer, Mark F.Mark F.SpencerBose-Pillai, SantasriSantasriBose-PillaiFuerbach, AlexAlexFuerbachRiviere, NicolasNicolasRiviereToselli, ItaloItaloToselliIersel, Miranda vanMiranda vanIerselWatson, Edward A.Edward A.Watson2023-08-152023-08-152023https://publica.fraunhofer.de/handle/publica/44817910.1364/ao.502356This feature issue highlights the latest developments in laser-based sensing and free space communications. In total, 15 papers were published in Applied Optics, including an invited review paper that celebrates the legacy of David L. Fried.enZsIFOAjournal article