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23 December 2015
OSA Fellow Dr. John Fourkas to Lead a Discussion on Optical Phenomena
23 December 2015
OSA Fellow Dr. John Fourkas to Lead a Discussion on Optical Phenomena
WASHINGTON — OSA Fellow Dr. John Fourkas, University of Maryland, College Park, will lead a discussion on Optical Phenomena at an upcoming D.C. Science Café on Tuesday, 19 January 2016 at Busboys and Poets, Washington, D.C. The “D.C. Science Café” is a regular series supported by the D.C. Science Writers Association. The goal of D.C. Science Café is to provide the public with an engaging and lively discussion about the technologies that help fuel our world and the scientific discoveries that propel us forward.
Dr. Fourkas’ will provide the audience with a fascinating tour on light and its relationship with matter. He will explain how light makes it possible to see colorful rainbows after rain showers and the beguiling dance of the northern lights. Attendees will have the opportunity to catch a glimpse of ultrafast lasers in action and view 3D printed words smaller than a blood cell. Dr. Fourkas’ presentation will mark the D.C. Science Café’s 31st event since its start in 2011.
Dr. John Fourkas is a Millard Alexander Professor and Associate Chair at the University of Maryland, College Park, where his research includes: Ultrafast nonlinear optical spectroscopy of liquids, applications for lasers in micro and nanotechnology, microscopy and high density data storage.
WHAT: The D.C. Science Café: Light Matters
WHEN: Tuesday, 19 January 2016
WHERE: Busboys and Poets (The Cullen Room), 1025 5th St. NW, Washington, DC 20001
TIME: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
HOSTED BY: Dr. John Fourkas, University of Maryland, College Park, USA
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About The Optical Society
Founded in 1916, The Optical Society (OSA) is the leading professional organization for scientists, engineers, students and entrepreneurs who fuel discoveries, shape real-life applications and accelerate achievements in the science of light. Through world-renowned publications, meetings and membership initiatives, OSA provides quality research, inspired interactions and dedicated resources for its extensive global network of optics and photonics experts. For more information,visit www.osa.org.
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