ISLA-related events and conferences
ISLA finished on 30-Jun-2015.
Photonics West 2016
13-18 Feb-2016; San Francisco, USA
ISLA will have a dedicated session at Photonics West 2016
Part of conference 9730 (Components and Packaging for Laser Systems II)
Tuesday 16 February 2016; 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Recent events
ISLA 2 um fibre laser workshop
26-Jun-2015; Munich, Germany
This free event was held on the day following the Laser World of Photonics exhibition. Details and public versions of the presentations may be found here.
Laser World of Photonics
22-25 Jun-2015; Munich, Germany
Every two years, the International Trade Fair for Optical Technologies and the World of Photonics Congress bring together the world’s leading personalities in the photonics industry. The 2015 fair will revolve around the focus topics of Lasers and Laser Systems for Production Engineering, Biophotonics and Medical Technology and Illumination and Energy. The World of Photonics Congress also deals with these topics in a series of conferences. As part of the congress, once again application panels that focus on solution approaches based on optical technologies will be held in the photonics forums in the exhibition halls.
G&H, JDSU and ROFIN had booths at this event! Andrew Robertson gave a presentation on the project.
ICU 2015
2015 International Congress on Ultrasonics
10-15 May-2015; Metz, France
The congress will be held at l’Arsenal and is hosted by Georgia Tech Lorraine in collaboration with the French Acoustical Society. The 2015 ICU will gather the very top researchers in the field of ultrasonics and will present a modern scientific program combining established research topics in combination with the newest emerging subjects.
G&H presented a paper on ISLA acousto-optic devices.
Photonics West 2015
07-12 Feb-2015; San Francisco, USA
SPIE Photonics West is the largest conference for optoelectronics, photonics, microfabrication, lasers, and biomedical optics. Sub-conferences include: BiOS (includes biomedical optics, photonic therapeutics and diagnostics, tissue optics, laser-tissue interaction, microscopy, and imaging) and LASE (includes laser source engineering, nonlinear optics, laser applications, high powered lasers, materials processing).
G&H, TBP, II-VI and Rofin had booths at this event!
G&H presented paper 9346-23, “Optical Isolators for 2-micron fibre lasers”
9-TCS
9th Torunian Carbon Symposium
14-18 Sep-2014; Torun, Poland
Exciting developments spanning material engineering, nanotechnology, biotechnology, electronics, electrochemical devices, are stimulated by research in the field of both the traditional and novel carbon materials. The combination of intriguing topologies of carbon systems and their mechanical, electronic and optical properties is key to delivering the new materials for industry.
Werner Blau from TCD gave an invited paper on ISLA topics at this event!
NANOSMAT 2014
9th International Conference on Surfaces, Coatings and Nano-Structured Materials
08-12 Sep-2014; Dublin, Ireland
NANOSMAT is a key conference in the field of materials related nanoscience, engineering and nanotechnology. There are five symposia: Nanomaterials; Surface, Science, Engineering and Technology; Nanotechnology for Energy; Nano-Medicine and Nano-Biotechnology; and, most importantly for ISLA: Carbon Nanotechnology. This year TCD will host the event.
Werner Blau from TCD gave an invited paper on “”Carbon-based Nanomaterials and Self-Assembled Nanohybrids as Versatile Materials Platform for Optoelectronics and Nanophotonics””
ISLC 2014
24th International Semiconductor Laser Conference
07 – 10 Sep-2014; Meliá Palas Atenea, Palma de Mallorca, Spain
The IEEE International Semiconductor Laser Conference (ISLC) has a long tradition as the leading international conference where researchers and engineers from all over the world meet to share and discuss the latest developments in semiconductor lasers, amplifiers and LEDs.
II-VI presented an ISLA poster in TP2 “Recent Progress in Semiconductor Laser for Fiber Laser Applications”
Europhoton 2014
6th EPS-QEOD Europhoton Conference
24-29 Aug-2014; Neuchatel, Switzerland
This unique conference features the latest breakthroughs in the field of solid-state, fibre and waveguided light sources.
ORC presented an ISLA poster: “Spectrally-tailored thulium-doped fibre amplified spontaneous emission source at two-microns”
NPO 2014
Fourth International Workshop on Nanocarbon Photonics and Optoelectronics
28 Jul to 01-Aug-2014; North Karelia, Finland
Both fundamental and application problems related to the photonic and optoelectronic applications of nanocarbon materials have recently attracted attention of the research community worldwide. The NPO2014 is the fourth workshop in series of meetings devoted to recent advances in this field. Of particular relevance to ISLA are the topics of photonics and optoelectronics with graphene and graphene nanoribbons, carbon nanotube photonics and electronics and nonlinear optics and spectroscopy of nanocarbon materials.
Werner Blau from TCD gave an invited presentation on non-linear optical applications
Photonics Europe
14-17 Apr-2014; Brussels, Belgium
This large European event covers micro/nano technologies , organic photonics, bio- and neurophotonics , highly integrated and functional photonic components, advances in laser and amplifier technologies and photonics in industrial applications. There will be over 1500 presentations presented at 18 conferences .
ISLA had a booth at this event and Gary Stevens (G&H) presented a paper on “Fibre laser component technology for 2-micron laser systems”.
FiSC/IADL 2014
8th International Laser Symposium 2014
27-28 Feb-2014; Dresden, Germany
This year two events organised by the Fraunhofer IWS will be combined: “Industrial Applications of High-Power Diode Lasers” and “International Laser Symposium Fiber & Disc.” (FiSC). These events bring together a wide variety of important players in the laser market, with a strong industrial flavour to the proceedings.
ISLA had a joint booth with HALO at this event and Gary Stevens from G&H presented on “High power fibre laser components for 2 um applications.”
Photonics West 2014
04-06 Feb-2014; San Francisco, USA
SPIE Photonics West is the largest conference for optoelectronics, photonics, microfabrication, lasers, and biomedical optics. Sub-conferences include: BiOS (includes biomedical optics, photonic therapeutics and diagnostics, tissue optics, laser-tissue interaction, microscopy, and imaging) and LASE (includes laser source engineering, nonlinear optics, laser applications, high powered lasers, materials processing).
G&H, TBP, II-VI and Rofin had booths at this event! Susanne Pawlik (II-VI) presented a paper on diodes developments (8965-26).
ICAPP 2013
2nd Int Conference on Advanced Photonic Polymers
14-15 Nov-2013; Keio University, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
This major conference has sessions on the following topics: (1) Active Polymers, (2) Polymers for Communication, (3) Nano-related Polymers, (4) Advanced Photonic Materials, (5) New Phenomena & Related Polymers, (6) Photonic Functions & Devices.
Werner Blau (TCD) gave an invited paper on ISLA: “Ultrafast NLO in nanocarbon polymer composites”
ICT 2013
ICT 2013 – Create, Connect, Grow
06-08 Nov-2013; Vilnius, Lithuania
More than 4000 researchers, innovators, entrepreneurs, industry representatives, young people and politicians are expected in Vilnius. The event will focus on Horizon 2020 – the EU’s Framework Programme for Research and Innovation for 2014-2020. This is the vehicle through which ISLA is funded.
There was an ISLA booth at the event: 4D1!
SPIE Security & Defence
23-26 Sep-2013; Dresden, Germany
This major event includes technological advancements in the areas of sensing, data and signal analysis, tracking and targeting, communications, networks, sensor platforms, energy topics, materials and more. Co-located with SPIE Remote Sensing. Of particular interest for ISLA, there is a 2 micron session in the Technologies for Optical Countermeasures conference.
G&H was at this event.
NANOSMAT
22-25 Sep-2013; Granada, Spain
NANOSMAT is a key conference in the field of materials related nanoscience, engineering and nanotechnology. Since 2005, it has been very successfully organised in several European countries, including Portugal, Spain, Italy, France, Poland and Czech Republic. The conference fosters the gathering of international people to exchange novel ideas, share new knowledge and technical know-how in the broad fields of nanoscience and technology. There are five symposia: Nanomaterials; Surface, Science, Engineering and Technology; Nanotechnology for Energy; Nano-Medicine and Nano-Biotechnology; and, most importantly for ISLA: Carbon based Nanostructures.
Werner Blau from TCD gave the keynote address on “Nanocarbon Materials and Composites for Photonics and Optoelectronics?”
WSOF 2013
3rd Workshop on Specialty Optical Fibers and their Applications
28-30 Aug-2013; Sigtuna, Sweden
WSOF 2013 is a technical workshop and exhibit on advances and innovations in the field of specialty optical fibres and their appliciations. Just like the two previous workshops in the series, it brings together students and researchers from academia and industry, with an interest in fibre optics. The three day event will offer plenary and invited talks, tutorials, as well as contributed and poster papers. Industrial partners are invited to expose their latest technology and product offerings in the exhibition.
ISLA had an exhibit at WSOF 2013! Please come and see us to find out more about the project.
CLRC 2013
17th Coherent Laser Radar Conference
17-20 Jun-2013; Barcelona, Spain
This conference will emphasise the latest advances in the coherent laser radar field, including theory, modeling, components, systems, instrumentation, measurements, calibration, data processing techniques, operational uses, and comparisons with other remote sensing technologies. In order to allow for information exchange with other disciplines, contributions in related coherent optical technologies and applications are also encouraged. This is potentially an application area for 2 um fibre laser technology.
WONTON 2013
5th International Workshop on Nanotube Optics and Nanospectroscopy
16-20 Jun-2013; Santa Fe, NM, USA
The workshop will focus on the optical studies on nanotubes and graphene, which will include: light absorption, emission, and scattering; Raman spectroscopy; carrier interactions, band structure and optical spectra; excitons in carbon nanotubes; spectroscopy of individual nanotubes; magneto- and electro-optics; nanotube-based optoelectronic devices and electroluminescence; growth, purification and separation of nanotubes for optical studies; and spectroscopy of graphene.
TCD presented a poster on ISLA nanocarbon-based modelockers at WONTON 2013!
CLEO 2013
Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics
09-14 Jun-2013; San Jose, USA
CLEO serves as a premier international forum for scientific and technical optics, uniting the fields of lasers and opto-electronics by bringing together all aspects of laser technology, from basic research to industry applications. Attendees have the opportunity to hear and present groundbreaking research, share ideas, and network with colleagues and luminaries. CLEO presents a world-renowned, peer-reviewed program and offers high quality content.
TBP had a booth at this event and ORC presented two ISLA-related papers!
Graphene Week 2013
7th International Conference on the Fundamental Science of Graphene and Applications of Graphene-Based Devices
02-07 Jun-2013; Chemnitz, Germany
Graphene Week is a conference devoted to the science and technology of graphene, investigation of its physical properties, advances in its growth and chemical processing, manufacturing graphene-based devices, and emerging applications of this new material. “Organised by the graphene community for the graphene community,” it focusses on sharing the latest developments across disciplinary borders and connecting the international graphene community.
TCD will present on ISLA nanocarbon modelockers!
Laser World of Photonics
13-16 May-2013; Munich, Germany
LASER World of PHOTONICS celebrates its 40-year anniversary in May 2013. When it was last held in 2011, more than 1,100 companies from 38 countries exhibited at the fair. A total of 27,490 visitors from 80 countries attended. Every two years, the International Trade Fair for Optical Technologies and the World of Photonics Congress bring together the world’s leading personalities in the photonics industry. The 2013 fair will revolve around the focus topics of Lasers and Laser Systems for Production Engineering, Biophotonics and Medical Technology and Illumination and Energy. The World of Photonics Congress also deals with these topics in a series of conferences. As part of the congress, once again application panels that focus on solution approaches based on optical technologies will be held in the photonics forums in the exhibition halls.
G&H, TBP and ROFIN have booths at this event!
Graphene LIVE Europe 2013
17-18 Apr-2013; Berlin, Germany
The conference will cover many applications of graphene, including graphene composites, supercapacitors and batteries, functional inks, logic and memory, touch screens, sensors and bio-electronics and more.
Photonics West 201302-07 Feb-2013; San Francisco, USA
SPIE Photonics West is the largest conference for optoelectronics, photonics, microfabrication, lasers, and biomedical optics. Sub-conferences include: BiOS (includes biomedical optics, photonic therapeutics and diagnostics, tissue optics, laser-tissue interaction, microscopy, and imaging) and LASE (includes laser source engineering, nonlinear optics, laser applications, high powered lasers, materials processing).
G&H, TBP and ROFIN have booths at this event!
Graphene Live 2012 05-06 Dec-2012; Santa Clara, USA
This conference aims to offer a comprehensive yet detailed understanding of the state of technology and market for each major graphene application area. The conference will cover all promising applications of graphene, including graphene composites, super-capacitors and batteries, functional inks, logic and memory, touch screens, sensors and bio-electronics and beyond.
Framework 7
ISLA is supported by the European Commission under the Seventh Framework Programme (FP7)
ISLA Consortium Site
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