Are you curious about the career options available to graduates in optics and photonics? Do you want to learn how to translate your graduate degree into a career in your desired field? The SPIE & Optica U of T chapters invite you to attend our Optics & Photonics Alumni Event 2024, featuring graduates from optics... Read more »
Speaker: Prof. Yongfeng Lu, University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) Time/Location: Thursday, Apr. 4, 4-5pm, SF1105 Title: Spectrally, Spatially, and Temporally Controlled Laser Processing and Characterization Abstract: Lasers can be used to deliver energy with extremely wide spectral, spatial, and temporal ranges. Laser-matter interactions can be spatially, spectrally, and temporally controlled and optimized to produce and characterize materials... Read more »
Workshop Leader: Prof. Emanuel Istrate, Victoria College, University of Toronto (Updated 2024/04/25) Time/Location Wed, May 1: 1:00-3:00pm, GB244 (Theory) Thu, May 2: , 1:30-3:00pm OR 3:30-5:00pm, MP335 (Practical) Title: Noise in Optical Measurements (Updated 2024/04/15) Abstract: This workshop will explore the physical processes underlying noise in measurements, with a focus on optical measurements and the electronic circuits used... Read more »
Title: Synchronization Dynamics of Nonlinear Photonic Oscillators Speaker: Prof. Alexander Gaeta, David M. Rickey Professor of Applied Physics, Columbia University Date and time: Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 2-3 PM Location: MP 134, McLennan Physical Laboratories, 255 Huron Street, Toronto, ON M5S 1A7 Abstract: Synchronization is a widespread phenomenon in the natural sciences, shedding light on the... Read more »
Title: Programmable Photonic Circuits for RF and Optical Signal Processing Speaker: Prof. Wim Bogaerts, Ghent University - IMEC, Photonics Research Group Date and time: Thursday, July 11, 2024, 3-4pm Location: GB244, Galbraith Building, 35 St George St, Toronto, ON M5S 1A4 Abstract: In the past decades, photonic integrated circuits have become entrenched as a key enabling technology... Read more »
If you would like to join remotely, please RSVP to receive a Zoom meeting link. Please RSVP for the talk here: forms.gle/jERJVTiiwiuLmtKs7 Title: Accelerating AI through Photonics Speaker: Dr. Jared Mikkelsen, Lightmatter Date and time: Friday, August 23, 2024, 6-7pm Location: MP102, McLennan Physical Laboratories, 255 Huron St, Toronto, ON M5S 1A7 Abstract: Lightmatter is combining... Read more »
If you would like to join remotely, please RSVP to receive a Zoom meeting link. Please RSVP for the talk here: https://forms.gle/F6b8nrebFeZh4mUP9 Title: Advancing Laser Manufacturing with Optical Process Monitoring Speaker: Dr. Tristan Fleming, IPG Photonics Canada Date and time: Sunday, August 25, 2024, 1-2pm Location: MP102, McLennan Physical Laboratories, 255 Huron St, Toronto, ON M5S... Read more »
UofT’s SPIE & Optica Student Chapter would like to invite you to its annual general meeting and election! SPIE and Optica are the largest international societies for optics and photonics and our student chapter offers exciting opportunities at UofT, such as social activities, academic seminars, professional workshops, and networking with peers and professionals in the... Read more »
The University of Toronto Optica&SPIE student chapter is thrilled to be joining Optics Around The World, hosted by Optics for All (OFA). This networking event with student optics chapters from around the world. OFA started this initiative in 2024 as part of our outreach efforts to connect with students and to learn about the research... Read more »
Join us to learn valuable insights on silicon photonic circuit design, verification and validation with Joaquin Matres, the CTO of GDSFactory (gdsfactory.com). Please RSVP for the Zoom link. Date and time: Tuesday, April 29, 2025, 1-2 pm RSVP Link: https://forms.gle/eBTzEtVRnFygk3kB8 Abstract: GDSFactory is a powerful Python library for designing a wide range of complex systems, including... Read more »
