highlights

Postdeadline Submission Deadline:
October 3, 2008, 12:00 p.m. noon EDT (16.00 GMT)

Housing Deadline:
September 17, 2008

Pre-Registration Deadline:
September 25, 2008

 

Frontiers in Optics 2008
Laser Science XXIV

Learn about the latest research in optics and photonics from respected leaders in the industry

Featuring over 150 sessions and nearly 800 technical presentations annually, FiO hones in on some of the most innovative research in the field. More than 1,300 attendees convened during last year’s keynote sessions, technical talks, exhibition and networking events. In addition, more than 50 companies participated in the exhibition, showcasing some of the newest technologies available.

Plan ahead

The online conference program planner is now available! View information about the FiO/LS speakers, abstracts and the agenda of sessions. Check back often for the most up-to-date information.

Attend a Short Course and increase your skills

With a strong commitment to continuing technical education, FiO Short Courses are designed to advance your research and career goals by increasing your knowledge of a specific subject. This year’s top-quality instructors bring you to the cutting-edge of what is new in optics. An added benefit of attending a Short Course is the availability of Continuing Education Units (CEUs).

Special Events and Networking Events

Take advantage of countless opportunities to learn and network with your colleagues by attending special receptions, poster sessions and educational events.

Plenary Session
Welcome Reception and Joint FiO/LS Poster Session I
Optics Overviews: What’s Hot in Optics Today?
FiO/LS Poster Presentations
OSA Division and Technical Group Meetings
OSA Fellows Lunch
OSA’s Annual Business Meeting
OSA Student Member Welcome Reception
Minorities and Women in OSA Luncheon
2008 OSA Science Educators’ Day
Meet the APS Journal Editors and Celebrate 50 Years of PRL


Technical Conference: October 19-23, 2008
Exhibit: October 21-22, 2008
Rochester Riverside Convention Center

Collocated with Fall Optics and Photonics Congress:
October 20-24, 2008 (Each meeting’s date may vary. Please check individual meetings for exact dates.)
Hyatt Regency Hotel

Collocated with OSA Fall Vision Meeting 2008
October 24-26, 2008
University of Rochester

2008 Frontiers in Optics Chairs

Karl Koch, Corning Inc., USA
Lucas Novotny, Univ. of Rochester, USA

Laser Science XXIV Chairs

John Kitching, NIST, USA
Lewis Rothberg, Univ. of Rochester, USA

Corporate Sponsors

Corning Incorporated
Swamp Optics
Optikos
Coldquanta

Grants

Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR)
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)