Lasers, Sources and Related Photonics Devices
29 January - 3 February 2012, Rancho Bernardo Inn, San Diego, California, USA
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Four Collocated Meetings Cover Lasers, Sources and Related Photonic Devices
Wide Spectum of Topics Present the Latest in Laser Science
- Fundamental investigations of laser and materials physics
- Use of laser devices for research, medical and commercial applications
- Non-linear materials development
- Latest advances in crystals, glasses, ceramics and micro-structured materials
- Latest uses of fiber lasers in research and industrial applications
- Recent advances in analytical laser spectroscopy
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Featured Speakers
Plenary
Tso Yee Fan, MIT, USA
Wavelength and Coherent Beam Combining for High Brightness Sources
Abstract: Beam combining of laser arrays with high efficiency and good beam quality for power and radiance scaling is a long-standing problem in laser technology. Recently, significant progress has been made using wavelength techniques and coherent techniques.
James Gord, Air Force Research Lab., USA
Development and Application of Ultrafast Laser Spectroscopy for Combustion Sensing
Abstract: Optical measurement techniques are powerful tools for detailed study of combustion chemistry and physics. Ultrafast (picosecond- and femtosecond-pulsed) lasers are driving the enhancement of existing diagnostic techniques and enabling the development of new measurement approaches.
Jochen Speiser, Institute of Technical Physics, DLR, Germany
Frontiers of Disk Lasers
Abstract: Fifteen years after first commercialization, the Thin Disk Laser covers a broad spectrum of applications. Nevertheless, a lot of challenges remain, e.g. further scaling of power and pulse energy or the search for different suitable laser materials.
Banquet
Peter Moulton, Q-peak, USA
Life with Solid State Lasers and Nonlinear Optics: Mining for Nuggets
Abstract: I recount nearly 40 years (where did all that time go?) of work in lasers and nonlinear optics, searching for solutions to problems, sometimes finding them, sometimes failing miserably, but managing to have a great time in the process.
Executive Speaker
John Ambroseo, President and Chief Executive Officer, Coherent
Interview and Reception: Wednesday 1 February, 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
San Bernardo Ballroom, Rancho Bernardo Inn, San Diego, California
Sit down for an entertaining and intimate conversation with Dr. John Ambroseo, President and Chief Executive Officer, Coherent, as he responds to questions about his career path, corporate observations and personal perspectives. During Dr. Ambroseo's 23-year career with Coherent, he has held positions in sales, marketing, U.S. and international operations and has been involved in multiple mergers and acquisitions. The program begins with a networking reception, followed by a one-on-one interview and concludes with audience questions.
This event is made possible through generous support from IPG Photonics.
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