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- Biophotonics, Novel Sensing, and Advanced Imaging
- Session chair: Parsin H. Reza, University of Waterloo (Canada)Session co-chairs:Albert Stolow, University of Ottawa (Canada)Sangeeta Murugkar, Carleton University (Canada)Kamran Avanaki, University of Illinois Chicago (USA)This session provides a forum to present and discuss theory, design, fabrication, instrumentation, and applications in the areas of biophotonics, novel sensing, and advanced imaging. Topics in biophotonics include but are not limited to biomedical optical sensing/imaging technologies, image-guided drug delivery, brain imaging, clinical systems and applications, image-guided surgery, bio-inspired optics, and novel optical technologies for diagnosis and treatment. Novel sensing encompasses a range of rapidly advancing technologies that include but are not limited to fiber-optic and optical waveguide techniques, micromechanical oscillators, microcavity resonators, laser-based sensors, novel molecular probe design, nanoparticles and fluorescent markers, optofluidics, lab-on-a-chip, and small-footprint devices. This session also encourages submissions relating to all types of optical imaging technologies for diverse applications. Topics include but are not limited to 3D imaging, AR/VR, wearable display, image processing, computational imaging/spectroscopy, tomographic imaging, holography, high-dimensional imaging, multi-modal imaging, and advanced microscopy.Keynote Speakers:
- Ji-Xin Cheng (Boston, USA)
Abstract title: - Brian Pogue (Wisconsin, USA)
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Invited Speakers:- Daniel Cote (U. Laval)
Abstract title: - Kathleen Gough (U. Manitoba)
Abstract title: - Andrew Harris (Carleton U)
Abstract title: - Eno Hysi (U. Toronto)
Abstract title: - Leila Mostaco-Guidolin (Carleton University)
Abstract title: - Juergen Popp (Leibniz Institute of Photonic Technology - Leibniz IPHT)
Abstract title: - Dmitry Pushin (U. Waterloo)
Abstract title: - Maurice Retout
Abstract title: - Guan Gary Xu
Abstract title: - Xinmai Yang
Abstract title: - Xincheng Yao
Abstract title: - Haishan Zeng (BC cancer agency)
Abstract title: - Chi Zhang (Purdue U)
Abstract title: - Jitao Zhang
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- Green Photonics, Energy, and Related Technologies
- Session chair: Sharif Sadaf, INRSSession co-chairs:
Eva Monroy, CEA-Grenoble
Soffiane Haffouz, NRC CanadaEfficient utilization of light, both natural and artificial, is an essential goal of photonics technology. This session investigates photovoltaics and photonics applications in energy efficiency and manufacturing. Paper with novel results in the following topics will be considered: Materials, Characterization techniques, Numerical modeling, Advanced light management and spectral shaping, Devices including photovoltaics, LEDs, power converters, low power sensors, fuels generation, System architectures, Solar resource, and economics models, Converged bidirectional power and data and Agricultural adaptations.Keynote Speakers:- Prashant Kamat, University of Notre Dame (USA)
Abstract title: - Yusuhiko Arakawa, University of Tokyo (Japan)
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Invited Speakers:- Shamsul Arafin, Ohio State University
Abstract title: - Yoon-Ho Cho, KAIST
Abstract title: - Masazumi Fujiwara, Okayama Univerity
Abstract title: - Soffiane Haffouz, NRC Canada
Abstract title: - Ray laPierre, McMaster University
Abstract title: - Gary Leach, Simon Fraser University
Abstract title: - Khalaed Mnaymeh, NRC Canada
Abstract title: - Kunal Mukherjee, Stanford University
Abstract title: - Emanuele Orgiu, INRS
Abstract title: - Nicola Pinna, TU Berlin
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- High Power Laser Technology, Ultrafast Optics, and Applications
- Session chair: Arkady Major, University of Manitoba (Canada)Session co-chairs:
Shawn Sederberg, Simon Fraser University (Canada)
Bernd Witzel, Laval University (Canada)
Ksenia Dolgaleva, University of Ottawa (Canada)This session will provide a forum to present and explore recent developments in the areas of high power laser technology, ultrafast optics, and applications. Topics include, but are not limited to, the foll owing areas: advances in laser sources; ultrafast solid-state, fiber, waveguide, and semiconductor laser sources; nonlinear frequency conversion; high peak power lasers and amplification technologies; high-intensity laser-matter interactions; laser-based XUV and X-ray sources; applications of novel short wavelength sources; laser-based particle acceleration; attosecond science; high harmonic generation; relativistic nonlinear phenomena; intense pulse propagation; sources of THz radiation; THz spectroscopy, sensing, and imaging; new THz measurement techniques; THz nonlinear optics; ultrafast devices, systems, and measurement techniques; applications of ultrafast technology.Invited Speakers:- Almantas Galvanauskas, University of Michigan, USA
Abstract title: Coherently combined femtosecond fiber lasers – pathways to power scalable multi-TW drivers of laser plasma accelerators and secondary radiation sources - Regina Gumenyuk, Tampere University, Finland
Abstract title: Tapered fiber amplifiers: harnessing the power of light - Ivan Konoplev, UK Atomic Energy Authority, UK
Abstract title: Cherenkov THz demonstrator with multistage depressed collector: concept and first steps toward experiment - Angela Gamouras, National Research Council, Canada
Abstract title: - R. Jason Jones, University of Arizona, USA
Abstract title: - Chandrashekhar Joshi, University of California Los Angeles, USA
Abstract title: How are Ultra-short pulse high field science and quantum electronics related? - Oleg Pronin,Helmut Schmidt University, Germany
Abstract title: - Caterina Vozzi, CNR-IFN, Italy
Abstract title: - Giulio Vampa, University of Ottawa, CanadaAbstract title:
- Nonlinear Optics, Nanophotonics, and Plasmonics
Session chair: Pablo Bianucci, Concordia University (Canada)
Session co-chair: Jayshri Sabarinathan, University of Western Ontario
This session aims at giving an overview on recent trends and achievements in nonlinear optics, nanophotonics, and plasmonics, with a particular emphasis on fundamental nonlinear radiation-matter interactions, practical applications of nonlinear spectroscopy, integrated nonlinear optical devices, deep-subwavelength investigations, nanostructures, and nanomaterials for photonics, nanoplasmonic systems, metasurfaces, and metamaterials. We encourage the submission of abstracts that are related to one or more of the above topics.Keynote Speaker:- Mihal Lipson, Columbia University
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Invited Speakers:- François Blanchard, École de Technologie Superieure
Abstract title: - Giuseppe Brunetti, Politecnico di Bari
Abstract title: - Qiying Chen, Memorial Universiyy Newfoundland
Abstract title: - Ksenia Dolgaleva, University of Ottawa
Abstract title: - Marcello Ferrera, Herriot-Watt University
Abstract title: - Melissa Guidry, Stanford University
Abstract title: - Ali Hatef, Nipissing University
Abstract title: - Sebastien Loranger, École Polytechnique de Montréal
Abstract title: - Sergey Ponomarenko, Dalhousie University
Abstract title: - Chitra Rangan, University of Windsor
Abstract title: - Aaron Slepkov, Trent University
Abstract title: - Aycan Yurtsever, Institut Nationale de la Recherche Scientifique
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- Semiconductor Photonics
- Session chair: Winnie Ye, Carleton University (Canada)Session co-chair: Jens Schmid, NRC (Canada)The goal of this session is to provide an overview of recent achievements and trends on optical communications, involving theoretical and experimental advances from the component and device level to the system application level. Both short and long-haul communication platforms will be considered. The central interest of the session is on envisioned technologies and strategies aimed at increasing the performance capabilities of available broadband communication platforms. Topics of interest in optical communications include innovative optical multiplexing strategies, such as space-domain multiplexing combined with time-domain or/and frequency-domain multiplexing techniques, advanced optical modulation formats, coherent communication strategies, digital-signal processing methods for pre- and post-compensation of linear and nonlinear impairments, and linear and nonlinear photonic technologies for communication applications, such as integrated-waveguide (e.g., silicon photonic) technologies.Keynote Speaker:
- Kei May Lau, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)
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- Shamsul Arafin, Ohio State University (USA)
Abstract title: Recent Progress on Green Light Generation and Manipulation through Non-Linear Waveguide Technology - Paul Barclay, University of Calgary (Canada)
Abstract title: - Wim Bogaerts, Ghent University
Abstract title: Programmable Photonic Chips for Optical Signal Processing - Camille-Sophie Bres, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Abstract title: Aluminum nitride integrated photonics - Lado Filipovic, TU Wien (Austria Vienna)
Abstract title: Theoretical Insights into Next-Generation Hot Carrier Solar Cells - Cameron Horvath, Applied Nanotools Inc.
Abstract title: Development of Silicon Nitride PIC Platforms for Rapid Prototyping - Di Liang, University of Michigan (USA)
Abstract title: Building Blocks and Heterogeneous Photonic Integration Platforms for AI-ML Age - Goran Mashanovich, University of Southampton
Abstract title: Silicon and germanium photonics for mid-IR applications - Daniele Melati, University of Paris Saclay (France)
Abstract title: - Zindine Mokeddem, University of Paris Saclay (France)
Abstract title: Design of polarization beam splitters and splitter-rotators on silicon nitride platforms for 950 nm and 1300 nm wavelengths - Roberto Morandotti, INRS
Abstract title: Advances in Quantum and Smart Photonics in fiber-based systems - Andrew Poon, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)
Abstract title: - Alejandro Sanchez Postigo, University of Malaga (Spain)
Abstract title: High-performance surface grating couplers on silicon and silicon nitride platforms - Laurent Vivien, University of Paris Saclay (France)
Abstract title: Emerging Photonic Platforms: Surpassing the Limitations of Silicon - John Yeow, University of Waterloo
Abstract title: 2D Material Composites for Infrared Photodetectors - Jianhao Zhang, National Research Council Canada
Abstract title: Advanced designs of optical antennas and optical phased arrays
- Photonic Materials
Session chair: Tigran Galstian, COPL (Canada)
Session co-chairs:
Younès Messaddeq, Université Laval (Canada)
Sylvain G. Cloutier, École de technologie supérieure (Canada)Innovative photonic solutions often heavily rely on material properties of components used. The traditional approach was to choose those materials at relatively late stages of the design. However, many solutions may benefit from the “smart” design of optical materials keeping in mind their specific use. Multi-functional optical materials are the focus of our attention in this symposium. We would like to invite contributions describing innovative photonic devices with particularly emphasized role of photonic materials used as well as innovative multifunctional photonic materials that may enable new photonic devices. The symposium is also open for contributions describing natural photonic materials and structures (since we have so much to learn from nature) as well as materials with potential use in biophotonics and biomedicine.Invited Speakers:
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- Photonics and AI
Session chair: Antonio Calà Lesina, Leibniz Universität Hannover (Germany)
Session co-chairs:Stefanie Czischek, University of Ottawa (Canada)
Sean Molesky, Polytechnique Montréal (Canada)Ksenia Yadav, Enablence Technologies Inc. (Canada)This session aims at giving an overview of how artificial intelligence (AI) intersects with photonics from two different perspectives:(1) Using AI for photonics: application of artificial neural networks, deep learning, machine learning, genetic algorithms, automated reasoning, Bayesian approaches, big data, advanced optimization techniques for inverse design, and other AI paradigms to integrated optics, nanophotonics, remote sensing, spectroscopy, microscopy, quantum optics, computational imaging, quantum communication protocols, augmented and virtual reality, and other areas of photonics.(2) Using photonics for AI: application of photonics technology for AI computing, such as analogic optical computing for AI, reservoir computing, photonic quantum machine learning, photonic hardware accelerators, neuromorphic computing, and photonics neural networks.Keynote Speakers:- Aydogan Ozcan, University of California, Los Angeles, USA
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Invited Speakers:- Costantino De Angelis, University of Brescia, Italy
Abstract title: - Goery Genty, Tampere University, Finland
Abstract title: - Antonio Hurtado, University of Strathclyde, UK
Abstract title: - Alina Karabchevsky, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel
Abstract title: - Michael Kues, Leibniz University Hannover, Germany
Abstract title: - Giuseppe Leo, Université Paris Cité, France
Abstract title: - Zin Lin, Virginia Tech, USA
Abstract title: - Alexander Lvovsky, University of Oxford, UK
Abstract title: - Daniele Melati, Université Paris Saclay, France
Abstract title: - Tatsuhiro Onodera, Cornell University, USA
Abstract title: - Nir Rotenberg, Queen's University, Canada
Abstract title: - Carsten Schuck, University of Münster, Germany
Abstract title: - Grigorii Slinkov (Birgit Stiller’s group), Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light, Germany
Abstract title: - Peter Wiecha, LAAS-CNRS Toulouse, France
Abstract title: - Kiyoul Yang, Harvard University, USA
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- Photonic Theory, Design, and Simulations
- Session chair: Pavel Cheben, National Research Council, Canada
Session co-chair: Jonathan Bradley, McMaster University, CanadaThis session focuses on the physics, design, and simulations of optical and photonic structures, devices, and systems. It is intended to provide a forum for the interchange of ideas on optics, photonics and, optoelectronics theory, design, simulation and, verification techniques at different levels, including material properties, components, devices, systems, fabrication, and applications. The session covers a wide range of topics in photonic theory, simulation, and design, including: waveguide photonic bandgap engineering, microcavities, passive and active photonic devices, sensors, diffractive and subwavelength structures, integrated optical circuits for datacom, WDM, and coherent communication systems, light sources, photodetectors, modulators, amplifiers, wavelength converters, switches, couplers, resonators, filters, free-space optics, optical interconnects, optics for aerospace and defense, photonic design automation, manufacturing and verification tools, and novel algorithms and photonic CAD software for photonics and integration with electronics.Keynote Speakers:- Michael Berry, University of Bristol, UK
Abstract title: The singularities of light: intensity, phase and polarization - Yasuhiko Arakawa, University of Tokyo, Japan
Abstract title: Quantum-dot single photon sources
Invited Speakers:- Ahmad Atieh, Optiwave Systems, Canada
Abstract title: Flexible system-level characterization of photonic Integrated circuits in OptiSystem software - Gabriele Bolognini, CNR, Italy
Abstract title: Distributed acoustic sensing: fading noise and impact of optical pre-amplification - Dawson B Bonneville, MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology, University of Twente (Netherlands)
Abstract title: Commercially competitive optical gain in erbium doped polycrystalline aluminium oxide spiral waveguide amplifiers - Crina Maria Cojocaru, Polytechnic University of Catalonia, Spain
Abstract title: Tailoring plasmonic metasurfaces for efficient harmonic generation - Mario Dagenais, University of Maryland, USA
Abstract title: Photonics Integration for Quantum Information Applications - Newton Cesario Frateschi, Campinas University, Brazil
Abstract title: Hybrid integration of 2D dichalcogenides for low power saturable absorption in photonic integrated circuits - Frederic Gardes, University of Southampton, UK
Abstract title: Silicon nitride for monolithic integration of compound semiconductor on silicon - Jose Manuel Luque Gonzales, University of Malaga, Spain
Abstract title: Expanding the Boundaries of Inverse Design: High-Performance Silicon Photonics with Anisotropic SWG Metamaterials - Antonio Hurtado, University of Strathclyde, UK
Abstract title: Photonic-Electronic Spiking Neurons for High-speed and Efficient Neuromorphic Technologies - Raman Kashyap, Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal, Canada
Abstract title: Writing waveguides with femtosecond lasers - Radovan Korcek, National Research Council, Canada
Abstract title: Recent advances in nanophotonic couplers - Zhenguo Lu, NRC Canada
Abstract title: Quantum dot coherent comb laser-based photonics integrated chips - David Moss, Swinburne University, Australia
Abstract title: Ultra-high bandwidth applications of optical microcombs - Gualtiero Nunzi Conti, CNR, Italy
Abstract title: TBA - Muthukumar Packrisamy, Concordia University, Canada
Abstract title: Photonics and Plasmonics Integrated Microsystems and Applications - Periklis Petropoulos, University of Southampton
Abstract title: Applications of optical nonlinear systems in communications and computing - Alexandre Pohl, Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná, Brazil
Abstract title: Design and fabrication of photonic components using the additive manufacturing - Carlos A. Ramos, Universite Paris Saclay, France
Abstract title: Harnessing nonlinearities in silicon nanostructures - Peter G.R. Smith, University of Southampton, UK
Abstract title: Photonic structures for novel close-to-eye display technology based on nonlinear wave-mixing - Hao Sun, INRS, Canada
Abstract title: Advancing Waveguide Bragg Gratings with Subwavelength Gratings and Phase Filters - Aaron Zilkie, WEBridge Ventures, USA
Abstract title: Broadband on-chip spectrometers
- Quantum Light-Matter Interactions: Sensing, Communications, and Information Processing
- Session chair: Benjamin Sussman, NRC (Canada)Session co-chairs:Bienvenu Irenge NdaganoAndrew ProppeConsiderable efforts are underway globally to employ fundamental aspects of quantum physics to develop quantum technologies. This session will bring together leading theoretical and experimental physicists to discuss the latest developments in various implementations of quantum applications using atoms, molecules, and photons. Concerning quantum communications, though the emphasis is on quantum key distribution, we welcome a diverse range of topics: from components (sources, detectors, memories, repeaters, integrated devices) to systems (fiber-based and free-space), from novel protocols to quantum hacking schemes to quantum measurements.Keynote Speaker:
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