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 »

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 »

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 »