OSI’s Symposium on Optics and Optoelectronics Trends

Dec. 10, 2010 — Given the strong focus on optics and optoelectronics in India, the Optical Society of India (OSI) is organizing an international conference-cum-symposium on the contemporary trends in optics and optoelectronics.

To be held on Jan. 17-19, 2011, at Thiruvananthapuram, India, the event is jointly organized by Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) and the OSI, and will be held at the IIST. The XXXV OSI symposium is aimed at providing a platform for interaction among scientists, engineers and academia all over the world, who are working on optics and optoelectronics.

The themes of the symposium include adaptive optics, optics for space applications, biomedical optics and imaging, classical and quantum optics, fiber optics, optical metrology and NDT, optical information processing and holography, and optical and optoelectronic materials.

Prof. Ajay Ghatak, Emeritus Professor, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), New Delhi, will be delivering the ‘Popular’ lecture on “Einstein, His Photons and His Special Theory of Relativity.”

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The ‘Plenary’ lectures feature an extensive list of eminent speakers, who will be touching upon topics such as classical optics and quantum information science, evolution of specialty fibers and fiber-based components, III-V based quantum structures for long wavelength IR defects, micro-optics components and technologies, coherence and digital holography, optical interferometry, biomedical application of lasers, etc.

There are as many as 26 invited lectures on wide-ranging topics, such as fiber optic sensor technologies for space applications, optical coating deposition techniques, integration of optics fabrication and precession metrology, scattering and measurements on high quality optical components, aspheric surface generation, grazing incidence optics for x-ray astronomy, challenges in the development of multilayer optical interference coatings for nuclear energy program, solid-state tunable lasers, singular optics, bright luminescence from laser ablated nanostructured Si thin films, etc.

For those interested, Thiruvananthapuram – also known as Trivandrum – is the capital of the Indian state of Kerala. It is located at the southwest of India along the coastline of Arabian Sea. The city has an international airport, so travelling should not be a problem.

I hope to attend this conference, time permitting. Should I am able to, will update you on the happenings at the event.

Pradeep

Published: December 2010

Glossary

adaptive optics: Adaptive optics (AO) is a technology used to improve the performance of optical systems by reducing the effects of atmospheric distortions. The Earth's atmosphere can cause light passing through it to experience distortions, resulting in image blurring and degradation in various optical applications, such as astronomical observations, laser communications, and imaging systems. Adaptive optics systems actively adjust the optical elements in real-time to compensate for these distortions. Key...
astronomy: The scientific observation of celestial radiation that has reached the vicinity of Earth, and the interpretation of these observations to determine the characteristics of the extraterrestrial bodies and phenomena that have emitted the radiation.
holography: Holography is a technique used to capture and reconstruct three-dimensional images using the principles of interference and diffraction of light. Unlike conventional photography, which records only the intensity of light, holography records both the intensity and phase information of light waves scattered from an object. This allows the faithful reproduction of the object's three-dimensional structure, including its depth, shape, and texture. The process of holography typically involves the...
metrology: Metrology is the science and practice of measurement. It encompasses the theoretical and practical aspects of measurement, including the development of measurement standards, techniques, and instruments, as well as the application of measurement principles in various fields. The primary objectives of metrology are to ensure accuracy, reliability, and consistency in measurements and to establish traceability to recognized standards. Metrology plays a crucial role in science, industry,...
optoelectronics: Optoelectronics is a branch of electronics that focuses on the study and application of devices and systems that use light and its interactions with different materials. The term "optoelectronics" is a combination of "optics" and "electronics," reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of this field. Optoelectronic devices convert electrical signals into optical signals or vice versa, making them crucial in various technologies. Some key components and applications of optoelectronics include: ...
quantum optics: The area of optics in which quantum theory is used to describe light in discrete units or "quanta" of energy known as photons. First observed by Albert Einstein's photoelectric effect, this particle description of light is the foundation for describing the transfer of energy (i.e. absorption and emission) in light matter interaction.

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