The Technical Program

This congress presents the latest developments in optical sensing and sensors as well as their use in a variety of applications. Of particular note are a number of hot topics being addressed, including agriphotonics, fiber-based sensing, THz sensing, sensing solutions in manufacturing and the latest developments in comb spectroscopy, including fiber lasers and mid-IR sources.

Objectives

• Learn about the latest advances in sensing for the environment, including dual-comb sensing of atmospheric gases, compact LIDAR and hyperspectral sensors.
• Discover relevant techniques for sensing in an industrial environment such as real-time process monitoring on the factory floor, spectroscopic food safety inspection and spectroscopic analysis in harsh environments.
• Understand the latest applications of fiber and nanophotonic sensors for biological and chemical sensing, including the newest wearable sensor technology.
• Investigate novel laboratory spectroscopic techniques and methodologies for disruptive sensing technology, such as novel light sources and detectors, photonic integrated circuit (PIC) sensors and sensing networks.
• Explore the production, detection, and use of THz radiation for metrology and sensing, including comb-source generation and biosensing applications.

Co-Located Topical Meetings

Applied Industrial Spectroscopy (AIS)
Laser Applications to Chemical, Security and Environmental Analysis (LACSEA)
Optical Sensors (Sensors)
Quantum Sensing and Metrology (QSM)