Applications of Lasers for Sensing and Free Space Communications (LS&C)
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Applications of Lasers for Sensing and Free Space Communications (LS&C)
20 October - 24 October, 2024
Osaka, Japan
LS&C presents the latest developments in laser-based sensing and free space laser communication. Sophisticated laser systems are increasingly being used in a wide variety of applications including remote imaging and object characterization, sensing for autonomous vehicles, probing of the atmosphere and high bandwidth free space optical (FSO) communications.
These applications spread across a variety of basing platforms including ground, air, water and space platforms. They also encompass a range of laser system implementations. Direct detection measurements can produce 3D point clouds and can incorporate sophisticated detector technologies such as Geiger-mode avalanche photodiodes. Coherent detection systems can make time varying phase measurement and also provide estimates of the wave field that can be used in synthetic aperture imaging. Both types of systems can find application in probing of the earth and atmosphere as well as in free space optical communications. However, system requirements continue to demand increased performance from the system itself as well as the various components used to implement these systems. Advances in beam steering, waveform-agile laser and detector schemes, mitigation of atmospheric effects and development of image and signal processing for information extraction are all significant challenges.
This meeting reports on the multiple applications of lasers in sensing and FSO communications, the sophisticated systems that operate in these applications and the enabling components and processing techniques.
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Chairs
Miranda van Iersel
University of Dayton , United States,
Chair
Edward Watson
University of Dayton, United States,
Chair
Kyle Drexler
NIWC Pacific, United States,
Program Chair
Nicolas Riviere
Office Natl d'Etudes Rech Aerospatiales, France,
Program Chair
Martin Fejer
Stanford University
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Committee
- Miranda van Iersel, University of Dayton , United States, Chair
- Edward Watson, University of Dayton, United States, Chair
- Kyle Drexler, NIWC Pacific, United States, Program Chair
- Nicolas Riviere, Office Natl d'Etudes Rech Aerospatiales, France, Program Chair
- Farzin Amzajerdian, NASA Langley Research Center, United States
- Jaime Anguita, Universidad de los Andes, Chile, Chile
- Aniceto Belmonte, Univ Politec de Catalunya BarcelonaTech, Spain
- Jeremy Bos, Michigan Technological University, United States
- Santasri Bose-Pillai, Air Force Institute of Technology, United States
- Romain Ceolato, ONERA, France
- Mitchell Cox, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
- Nathaniel Ferlic, Naval Air Warfare Cntr Aircraft Division, United States
- Alex Fuerbach, Macquarie University, Australia
- Hamid Hemmati, Meta Platforms Inc, United States
- Sammy Henderson, Beyond Photonics, United States
- Victor Kulikov, University of Dayton, United States
- Darryl Naidoo, CSIR - NLC, South Africa
- Mohammad Umar Piracha, Zoox, Inc. , United States
- Mark Spencer, Joint Directed Energy Transition Office , United States
- Maureen Szymanski, Air Force Research Laboratory, United States
- Abderrahmen Trichili, University of Oxford, United Kingdom
- Christopher Valenta, Georgia Tech Research Institute
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Special Events:
| Event name | Sunday, 20 October | Monday, 21 October | Tuesday, 22 October | Wednesday, 23 October | Thursday, 24 October | Friday, 25 October |
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| Welcome Reception | 17:00 - 18:30 | |||||
| Technology Showcase: 30 Years of Experience: Overview of Tunable Femtosecond OPAs | 10:00 - 10:20 | |||||
| Technology Showcase: Dispelling Myths Surrounding UV-Induced Optical Degradation | 10:30 - 10:50 | |||||
| Congress Banquet | 19:00 - 21:00 | |||||
| Farewell Toast | 16:00 - 17:00 | |||||
| Lab Tour: National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology | 10:00 - 17:00 |
Welcome Reception
Sunday, 20 October 17:00 - 18:30
Rooftop Garden Pergola
Join fellow attendees as we begin a week of illuminating technical content and networking. The welcome reception is where leading minds gather to ignite ideas and forge connections.
Technology Showcase: 30 Years of Experience: Overview of Tunable Femtosecond OPAs
Monday, 21 October 10:00 - 10:20
Prince Ballroom A-D, Exhibit Hall
For over 30 years, Light Conversion has been a leading supplier of tunable femtosecond optical parametric amplifiers (OPAs) for both Ti: Sapphire and Ytterbium-based laser systems. With over 8,000 systems delivered worldwide, we are uniquely positioned to compare these two pump technologies and their impact on customer experience.
Speaker
Ignas Abromavičius, Light Conversion, Lithuania
Technology Showcase: Dispelling Myths Surrounding UV-Induced Optical Degradation
Monday, 21 October 10:30 - 10:50
Prince Ballroom A-D, Exhibit Hall
In the world of UV laser optics, performance loss over time is an insidious and expensive problem. To address this issue, it is essential to understand the conditions under which UV degradation occurs. We detail some of Edmund Optics' efforts and conclusions to diagnose and mitigate UV-induced optical degradation.
Speaker
Bill Murray, Ultrafast Laser Optics Product Line Manager, Edmund Optics, USA;Pennsylvania
Congress Banquet
Wednesday, 23 October 19:00 - 21:00
Prince Ballroom A-B
Connect with fellow congress attendees at the week's premier networking event, and enjoy an evening filled with food, drinks and authentic Japanese entertainment. Please purchase a ticket when registering for the congress.
Farewell Toast
Thursday, 24 October 16:00 - 17:00
Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Bay
Please join us in a closing toast, and celebrate a week of knowledge-sharing, discourse and networking.
Lab Tour: National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology
Friday, 25 October 10:00 - 17:00
National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology
The National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST) is Japan's premier research institution dedicated to advancing quantum science and technology. QST's research spans diverse fields, including quantum beam technology, quantum computing, quantum sensors and radiation medicine. The institution's mission is to foster innovation and translate these advancements into practical applications across industries such as healthcare and manufacturing. By bridging fundamental research with real-world implementation, QST is at the forefront of shaping the future of quantum technology. Sign up for the tour when registering for the congress.
