From new optical developments to applications of the techniques, this track is a showcase of recent advancements across the whole field of Optics and Photonics and the influence they have on society.
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From entertainment to defense, diagnostics to communications, the field of Photonics is all around us. Humans have been observing the behavior of light for centuries and, partially fueled by the invention of the laser in the 1960s, Photonics has redefined the way we communicate, explore, and understand our universe. Progress in photonic technology is increasing exponentially year after year with the number of applications increasing accordingly. In that spirit, the Hot Topics track seeks to take a snapshot of the most innovative emerging phenomena across the field of optics and photonics in 2023.
Suitable topics for submission to this track include, but are not limited to, the latest developments in the following fields:
- Astrophotonics
- Biophotonics and Bio-Inspired Photonics
- Laser Technology
- Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Photonics
- Nanophotonics
- Optical Communication
- Optical Sensing
- Optoelectronics
- Photonic Materials and Integrated Optical Devices
- Quantum Optics
- Telecommunications
- Ultrafast and Nonlinear Photonics
In addition, to shine a spotlight on the traditionally understudied relationship between Optics and Photonics and the community, we highly encourage submissions under the following categories:
- Environmental Impact of Photonics
- Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Photonics
- Unsung Scientists in Photonics
- Photonics Education and Outreach
- Photonics in Society
- Widening Access to Photonic Technology
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Organizing Committee
Chair:
Danielle Harper, Harvard Medical School and the Wellman Center for Photomedicine, United States
Committee:
Joshua A. Burrow, Brown University, United States
Ellen C. M. Daly, The Open University, United Kingdom
Pradipta Mukherjee, University of Tsukuba, Japan
Maria Luiza Ferreira Vicente, University of São Paulo – Physics Institute of São Carlos, Brazil
