International Workshop “LIGHTtalks: Power of Photonics”

25 April 2016, Riga, LATVIA

A series of inspirational talks targeting industry focused on the multidisciplinary applications of photonics and their use in the industry are proposed. Photonics research is rapidly flowing from research centres and laboratories to be incorporated into industrial processes. The session will be composed of a series of experienced speakers delivering talks that illustrate how a broad spectrum of photonic applications can be used and bring value add to different industries. There will be a special focus on cross-disciplinary, cross-KET (Key Enabling Technologies), and cross-sector applications.

The session will focus on:

  • Expose the potential of Photonics in industrial processes and innovation

  • Highlight the ubiquity of Photonics

  • Feature the increasingly central role of Photonics in areas such as Life Sciences, Quality Control, Agrofood and Cultural Patrimony

  • Emphasize the contribution of Photonics to the economy

This series strive to reach new sectors and industries where photonics may be applied to unleash innovative potential, improving industrial processes, and bringing new products to the market. It aims to create awareness among industry members about the economic and industrial potential of photonics, thereby encouraging them to consider Photonics as an interesting field to integrate or to create new innovation areas in existing businesses.

Invited Speakers

  • Arnolds Ubelis, University of Latvia, Latvia

     Introductory insight in the power of photonics – technologies  and economics

  • Augustinas Vizbaras, Brolis Semiconductors Ltd., Lithuania

     Infrared laser diodes for medical, defense and spectroscopy applications

  • Jurgis Porins, Riga Technical University, Latvia

     Realization of Energy Efficient Dense Bidirectional Spectrum Sliced WDM-PON Access System

  • Kestutis Jarasiunas, Vilnius University, Lithuania

     Metrological potential of optical pump-probe techniques and their applicability for control of semiconductors for photonics and electronics

  • Andrejs Griščenko, CeramOptec Ltd., Latvia

     Peculiarities of optical fiber products manufacturing in SIA Ceram Optec

  • Linards Skuja, University of Latvia, Latvia

     Effect of interstitial gas molecules on perfomance of optical devices made from high purity glassy SiO2

  • Juris Purans, University of Latvia, Latvia

     Amorphous ZnO based thin films

  • Gatis Mozolevskis, EuroLCDs Ltd., Latvia

     Bistable liquid crystal materials for smart glass application

  • Andris Grabovskis, University of Latvia, Latvia

     Biophotonics Challenging Sepsis: Chasing the Silent Killer

  • Ingrida Lavrinovica, Riga Technical University, Latvia

     Evaluation of effective area of ytterbium doped optical fiber

Workshop program (Last update: 20 April 2016)

The Workshop language is English.

General Chairs:

  • Arturs Medvids (Lead Chair), Riga Technical University, Latvia
  • Andris Ozols (Co-Chair), Riga Technical University, Latvia

Executive Committee:

  • Pavels Onufrijevs (Riga Technical University, Latvia)
  • Arturs Medvids (Riga Technical University, Latvia)
  • Andris Ozols (Riga Technical University, Latvia)
  • Jurgis Porins (Riga Technical University, Latvia)
  • Valdis Kokars (Riga Technical University, Latvia)
  • Aleksandrs Mychko (Riga Technical University, Latvia)
  • Jevgenijs Kaupuzs (University of Liepaja, Latvia)

Organizing Committee:

  • Pavels Onufrijevs
  • Andris Ozols
  • Liga Grase
  • Jurgis Porins

Registration

The authors are requested to submit the registration information before April 21, 2016 by using online registration form (Closed).

Registration fee

No Workshop registration fees!

Workshop Materials

All participants interested in presenting a scientific contribution to the conference are asked to submit their abstract (1 page) to the Workshop Organizing Committee before April 15, 2016 by E-mail as an attached file. The template can be downloaded here.

Important Dates:

  • Submission of abstract
  • Notification of acceptance
  • Registration
  • Workshop date
  • April 15, 2016
  • April 18, 2016
  • April 21, 2016
  • April 25, 2016

How to reach the venue?

The Workshop will be held at the Islande Hotel Riga, Ķīpsalas iela 2, Rīga, LV – 1048, Latvija (http://www.islandehotel.lv/en/).

The Islande Hotel is 4 **** hotel nearby Daugava River with a magnificent panoramic view of the Old Town. It is located in a green area of the Ķīpsala island – 10 minute walk from the Old City. The faculties of Riga Technical University are located nearby the hotel.

Contacts

LIGHTtalks 2016
Institute of Technical Physics
Faculty of Materials Science and Applied Chemistry
Riga Technical University
3/7 Paula Valdena St., Riga, LV-1048, LATVIA

Phone: +371 67089456, Fax:  +371 67089074

e-mail: [email protected]