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Stephen M. Hammel, Space and Naval Warfare
Systems Command (USA)
Allen H.-L. Huang, Univ. of Wisconsin-Madison
(USA)
Khan M. Iftekharuddin, Old Dominion Univ. (USA)
Ralph B. James, Brookhaven National Lab. (USA)
Ali M. Khounsary, X-ray Optics, Inc. (USA) and
Illinois Institute of Technology (USA)
R. John Koshel, College of Optical Sciences, The
Univ. of Arizona (USA)
José Sasián, College of Optical Sciences, The
Univ. of Arizona (USA)
Oswald H. W. Siegmund, Univ. of California,
Berkeley (USA)
H. Philip Stahl, NASA Marshall Space Flight Ctr.
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and Safety (Netherlands)
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Optical Engineering + Applications
Contents.
Special Program
OP301 The Nature of Light: What are Photons? VI
(Roychoudhuri, Kracklauer, De Raedt). . . . . 5
Illumination Engineering
Program Chair: Ian T. Ferguson, The Univ. of North
Carolina at Charlotte (USA)
OP220
Fourteenth International Conference
on Solid State Lighting and
LED-based Illumination Systems (Kane,
Jiao, Dietz, Huang). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
OP221
Nonimaging Optics: Efficient Design
for Illumination and Solar
Concentration XII (Winston, Gordon) . . . . . 9
Optomechanics and Optical
Manufacturing
Program Chair: H. Philip Stahl, NASA Marshall
Space Flight Ctr. (USA)
OP303 Optomechanical Engineering 2015
(Hatheway). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
OP304 Material Technologies and Applications to
Optics, Structures, Components, and SubSystems II (Krödel, Robichaud, Goodman).12
OP305 Optical Manufacturing and Testing XI
(Fähnle, Williamson, Kim). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
OP306 Applied Advanced Optical Metrology
Solutions (Novak, Trolinger) . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
OP307 Optical Modeling and Performance
Predictions VII (Kahan, Levine). . . . . . . . . . . 15
Optical Design and Systems
Engineering
Photonic Devices and
Applications
Program Chairs: Shizhuo Yin, The Pennsylvania
State Univ. (USA); Ruyan Guo, The Univ. of Texas at
San Antonio (USA)
OP230 Ultrafast Nonlinear Imaging and
Spectroscopy III (Liu, Khoo, Psaltis, Shi). . 24
OP231 Terahertz Emitters, Receivers, and
Applications VI (Razeghi, Baranov, Zavada,
Pavlidis). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
OP232 Photonic Fiber and Crystal Devices:
Advances in Materials and Innovations in
Device Applications IX (Yin, Guo) . . . . . . . 26
OP220
Fourteenth International Conference
on Solid State Lighting and
LED-based Illumination Systems (Kane,
Jiao, Dietz, Huang). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
OP409 Infrared Sensors, Devices, and
Applications IV (LeVan, Sood,
Wijewarnasuriya, D’Souza). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
X-Ray, Gamma-Ray, and Particle
Technologies
Program Chairs: Ali M. Khounsary, X-ray Optics,
Inc. (USA) and Illinois Institute of Technology
(USA); Ralph B. James, Brookhaven National
Lab. (USA)
OP314 Advances in X-Ray/EUV Optics and
Components X (Goto, Morawe,
Khounsary). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
OP315 X-Ray Lasers and Coherent X-Ray Sources:
Development and Applications XI (Klisnick,
Menoni). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Program Chairs: José Sasián, College of Optical
Sciences, The Univ. of Arizona (USA); R. John
Koshel, College of Optical Sciences, The Univ. of
Arizona (USA)
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OP321 Advances in Laboratory-based X-Ray
Sources, Optics, and Applications IV
(Khounsary, MacDonald). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
OP308 Current Developments in Lens Design and
Optical Engineering XVI (Johnson, Mahajan,
Thibault) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
OP316 Target Diagnostics Physics and Engineering
for Inertial Confinement Fusion IV (Koch,
Grim) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
OP309 Novel Optical Systems Design and
Optimization XVIII (Gregory, Davis). . . . . . 19
OP317 X-Ray Nanoimaging II: Instruments and
Methods (Lai). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
OP310 Zoom Lenses V (Betensky, Yamanashi). . . 20
OP318 Hard X-Ray, Gamma-Ray, and Neutron
Detector Physics XVII (Franks, James,
Fiederle, Burger) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
OP311 Laser Beam Shaping XVI (Forbes, Lizotte).21
OP312 Optical System Alignment, Tolerancing,
and Verification IX (Sasián, Youngworth). 22
OP313 An Optical Believe It or Not: Key Lessons
Learned IV (Kahan). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
OP221
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Nonimaging Optics: Efficient Design
for Illumination and Solar
Concentration XII (Winston, Gordon) . . . . . 9
OP319 Medical Applications of Radiation
Detectors V (Barber, Furenlid, Roehrig) . . 33
OP320 Radiation Detectors: Systems and
Applications XVI (Grim, Barber). . . . . . . . . 34
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Signal, Image, and Data
Processing
Program Chair: Khan M. Iftekharuddin, Old
Dominion Univ. (USA)
OP501 Signal and Data Processing of Small Targets
2015 (Drummond, Teichgraeber) . . . . . . . . 35
Remote Sensing
Program Chair: Allen H.-L. Huang, Univ. of
Wisconsin-Madison (USA)
OP407 Earth Observing Systems XX (Butler,
Xiong, Gu). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
OP502 Wavelets and Sparsity XVI (Papadakis,
Goyal, Van De Ville). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
OP408Infrared Remote Sensing and
Instrumentation XXIII (Strojnik Scholl,
Páez) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
OP503 Optics and Photonics for Information
Processing IX (Awwal, Iftekharuddin, Matin,
García Vázquez, Márquez) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
OP409Infrared Sensors, Devices, and
Applications V (LeVan, Sood,
Wijewarnasuriya, D’Souza). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
OP504 Applications of Digital Image Processing
XXXVIII (Tescher). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
OP410
OP505 Image Reconstruction from Incomplete
Data VIII (Bones/Fiddy/Millane). . . . . . . . . 41
Astronomical Optics and
Instrumentation
Program Chair: Oswald H. Siegmund, Univ. of
California, Berkeley (USA)
Remote Sensing and Modeling of
Ecosystems for Sustainability XII
(Gao, Chang, Wang) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
OP411 Imaging Spectrometry XX (Pagano,
Silny) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
OP412 Remote Sensing System Engineering VI
(Ardanuy, Puschell). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
OP413
Lidar Remote Sensing for
Environmental Monitoring XV
(Singh). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
OP400UV, X-Ray, and Gamma-Ray Space
Instrumentation for Astronomy XIX
(Siegmund). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
OP414 Polarization Science and Remote Sensing
VII (Shaw, LeMaster). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
OP401 UV/Optical/IR Space Telescopes and
Instruments: Innovative Technologies and
Concepts VII (MacEwen, Breckinridge). . . 43
Atmospheric and Space Optical
Systems
OP402 Optics for EUV, X-Ray, and Gamma-Ray
Astronomy VII (O’Dell, Pareschi) . . . . . . . . 44
OP403 Solar Physics and Space Weather
Instrumentation VI (Fineschi, Fennelly) . . 45
OP405 Techniques and Instrumentation for
Detection of Exoplanets VII (Shaklan) . . . 46
OP406Instruments, Methods, and Missions for
Astrobiology XVII (Hoover, Levin, Rozanov,
Wickramasinghe). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Important Dates
Program Chairs: Stephen M. Hammel, Space
and Naval Warfare Systems Command (USA);
Alexander M. J. van Eijk, TNO Defence, Security
and Safety (Netherlands)
OP415 Laser Communication and Propagation
through the Atmosphere and Oceans IV
(van Eijk, Davis, Hammel). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
OP416 Quantum Communications and Quantum
Imaging XIII (Meyers, Shih, Deacon) . . . . . 58
OP417 Nanophotonics and Macrophotonics for
Space Environments IX (Taylor, Cardimona,
Pirich). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
OP418 Unconventional Imaging and Wavefront
Sensing XI (Dolne, Karr, Gamiz, Dayton). . . 61
Abstracts Due:
26 January 2015
Author Notification:
6 APRIL 2015
The contact author will be notified
of abstract acceptance by email.
Manuscript Due Date:
13 July 2015
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Technical Organizing Committee:
Philip E. Ardanuy, Raytheon Intelligence & Information
Systems (USA)
Abdul A. S. Awwal, Lawrence Livermore National Lab.
(USA)
Alexei N. Baranov, Univ. Montpellier 2 (France)
H. Bradford Barber, The Univ. of Arizona (USA)
Ellis Betensky, Consultant (USA)
Philip J. Bones, Univ. of Canterbury (New Zealand)
James B. Breckinridge, College of Optical Sciences,
The Univ. of Arizona (USA) and California Institute of
Technology (USA)
Arnold Burger, Fisk Univ. (USA)
James J. Butler, NASA Goddard Space Flight Ctr. (USA)
David A. Cardimona, Air Force Research Lab. (USA)
Ni-Bin Chang, Univ. of Central Florida (USA)
Arthur J. Davis, Reflexite Energy Solutions (USA)
Christopher C. Davis, Univ. of Maryland, College Park
(USA)
David C. Dayton, Applied Technology Associates (USA)
Hans De Raedt, Univ. of Groningen (Netherlands)
Keith S. Deacon, U.S. Army Research Lab. (USA)
Nikolaus Dietz, Georgia State Univ. (USA)
Jean J. Dolne, The Boeing Co. (USA)
Oliver E. Drummond, Consulting Engineer (USA)
Arvind I. D’Souza, DRS Sensors & Targeting Systems, Inc.
(USA)
Oliver W. Fähnle, FISBA OPTIK AG (Switzerland)
Judy Fennelly, Air Force Research Lab. (USA)
Michael A. Fiddy, The Univ. of North Carolina at Charlotte
(USA)
Michael Fiederle, Freiburger Materialforschungszentrum
(Germany)
Silvano Fineschi, INAF - Osservatorio Astronomico di
Torino (Italy)
Andrew Forbes, CSIR National Laser Ctr. (South Africa)
and Univ. of KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa)
Larry Franks, Consultant (USA)
Lars R. Furenlid, The Univ. of Arizona (USA)
Victor L. Gamiz, Air Force Research Lab. (USA)
Wei Gao, Colorado State Univ. (USA)
Mireya García Vázquez, Ctr. de Investigación y Desarrollo
de Tecnología Digital (Mexico)
William A. Goodman, Trex Enterprises Corp. (USA)
Jeffrey M. Gordon, Ben-Gurion Univ. of the Negev (Israel)
Shunji Goto, Japan Synchrotron Radiation Research
Institute (Japan)
Vivek K. Goyal, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
(USA)
G. Groot Gregory, Synopsys, Inc. (USA)
Gary P. Grim, Los Alamos National Lab. (USA)
Xingfa Gu, Institute of Remote Sensing Applications
(China)
Ruyan Guo, The Univ. of Texas at San Antonio (USA)
Stephen M. Hammel, Space and Naval Warfare Systems
Command (USA)
Alson E. Hatheway, Alson E. Hatheway Inc. (USA)
Richard B. Hoover, Athens State Univ. (USA) and The Univ.
of Buckingham (United Kingdom)
Jian-Jang Huang, National Taiwan Univ. (Taiwan)
Khan M. Iftekharuddin, Old Dominion Univ. (USA)
Ralph B. James, Brookhaven National Lab. (USA)
Jianzhong Jiao, OSRAM Opto Semiconductors Inc. (USA)
R. Barry Johnson, Alabama A&M Univ. (USA)
Mark A. Kahan, Synopsys, Inc. (USA)
Matthew H. Kane, Texas A&M Univ. at Galveston (USA)
Thomas J. Karr, Defense Advanced Research Projects
Agency (USA)
Iam Choon Khoo, The Pennsylvania State Univ. (USA)
Ali M. Khounsary, X-ray Optics, Inc. (USA) and Illinois
Institute of Technology (USA)
Dae Wook Kim, College of Optical Sciences, The Univ. of
Arizona (USA)
Annie Klisnick, CNRS, Univ. Paris-Sud 11 (France)
Jeffrey A. Koch, National Security Technologies, LLC
(USA)
Al F. Kracklauer, Consultant (Germany)
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Matthias Krödel, ECM GmbH (Germany)
Barry Lai, Argonne National Lab. (USA)
Daniel A. LeMaster, Air Force Research Lab. (USA)
Paul D. LeVan, Air Force Research Lab. (USA)
Gilbert V. Levin, Arizona State Univ. (USA)
Marie B. Levine, Jet Propulsion Lab. (USA)
Zhiwen Liu, The Pennsylvania State Univ. (USA)
Todd E. Lizotte, Hitachi Via Mechanics (USA), Inc. (USA)
Carolyn A. MacDonald, Univ. at Albany (USA)
Howard A. MacEwen, Reviresco LLC (USA)
Virendra N. Mahajan, The Aerospace Corp. (USA)
Andrés Márquez, Univ. de Alicante (Spain)
Mohammad A. Matin, Univ. of Denver (USA)
Carmen S. Menoni, Colorado State Univ. (USA)
Ronald E. Meyers, U.S. Army Research Lab. (USA)
Rick P. Millane, Univ. of Canterbury (New Zealand)
Christian Morawe, European Synchrotron Radiation Facility
(France)
Erik Novak, 4D Technology Corp. (USA)
Stephen L. O’Dell, NASA Marshall Space Flight Ctr. (USA)
Gonzalo Páez, Ctr. de Investigaciones en Óptica, A.C.
(Mexico)
Thomas S. Pagano, Jet Propulsion Lab. (USA)
Manos Papadakis, Univ. of Houston (USA)
Giovanni Pareschi, INAF - Osservatorio Astronomico di
Brera (Italy)
Dimitris Pavlidis, National Science Foundation (USA)
Ronald G. Pirich, Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems
(Retired) (USA)
Demetri Psaltis, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de
Lausanne (Switzerland)
Jeffery J. Puschell, Raytheon Space & Airborne Systems
(USA)
Manijeh Razeghi, Northwestern Univ. (USA)
Joseph L. Robichaud, L-3 Communications IOS-SSG (USA)
Hans N. Roehrig, The Univ. of Arizona (USA)
Chandrasekhar Roychoudhuri, Univ. of Connecticut (USA)
and Femto Macro Continuum (USA)
Alexei Yu. Rozanov, Joint Institute for Nuclear Research
(Russian Federation)
José Sasián, College of Optical Sciences, The Univ. of
Arizona (USA)
Stuart Shaklan, Jet Propulsion Lab. (USA)
Joseph A. Shaw, Montana State Univ. (USA)
Kebin Shi, Peking Univ. (China)
Yanhua Shih, Univ. of Maryland, Baltimore County (USA)
Oswald H. Siegmund, Univ. of California, Berkeley (USA)
John F. Silny, Raytheon Space & Airborne Systems (USA)
Upendra N. Singh, NASA Langley Research Ctr. (USA)
Ashok K. Sood, Magnolia Optical Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Marija Strojnik Scholl, Ctr. de Investigaciones en Óptica,
A.C. (Mexico)
Edward W. Taylor, International Photonics Consultants,
Inc. (USA)
Richard D. Teichgraeber, Consulting Engineer (USA)
Andrew G. Tescher, AGT Associates (USA)
Simon Thibault, Univ. Laval (Canada)
James D. Trolinger, MetroLaser, Inc. (USA)
Dimitri Van De Ville, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de
Lausanne (Switzerland)
Alexander M. J. van Eijk, TNO Defence, Security and Safety
(Netherlands)
Jinnian Wang, Institute of Remote Sensing Applications
(China)
Nalin C. Wickramasinghe, The Buckingham Centre for
Astrobiology (United Kingdom)
Priyalal Wijewarnasuriya, U.S. Army Research Lab. (USA)
Ray Williamson, Ray Williamson Consulting (USA)
Roland Winston, Univ. of California, Merced (USA)
Xiaoxiong (Jack) Xiong, NASA Goddard Space Flight Ctr.
(USA)
Takanori Yamanashi, Theta Optical LLC (USA)
Shizhuo Yin, The Pennsylvania State Univ. (USA)
Richard N. Youngworth, Riyo LLC (USA)
John M. Zavada, Polytechnic Institute of New York Univ.
(USA)
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The Nature of Light: What are Photons? VI (OP301)
Conference Chairs: Chandrasekhar Roychoudhuri,
Univ. of Connecticut (USA) and Femto Macro
Continuum (USA); Al F. Kracklauer, Consultant
(Germany); Hans De Raedt, Univ. of Groningen
(Netherlands)
Program Committee: David L. Andrews, Univ.
of East Anglia (United Kingdom); Benjamin
J. Eggleton, The Univ. of Sydney (Australia);
Tepper L. Gill, Howard Univ. (USA); Karl Otto
Greulich, Fritz Lipmann Institute (Germany);
Manuel Fernández-Guasti, Univ. Autónoma
Metropolitana-Iztapalapa (Mexico); Habib Hamam,
Univ. de Moncton (Canada); François Hénault, Lab.
d’Astrophysique de l’Observatoire de Grenoble
(France); Subhash C. Kak, Oklahoma State Univ.
(USA); Andrei Yu. Khrennikov, Linnaeus Univ.
(Sweden); Akhlesh Lakhtakia, The Pennsylvania
State Univ. (USA); Carl F. Maes, College of
Optical Sciences, The Univ. of Arizona (USA);
Andrew Meulenberg Jr.; Kristel F. Michielsen,
Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH (Germany);
John M. Myers, Harvard Univ. (USA); Narasimha
S. Prasad, NASA Langley Research Ctr. (USA);
Chary Rangacharyulu, Univ. of Saskatchewan
(Canada); William T. Rhodes, Florida Atlantic
Univ. (USA); Wolfgang P. Schleich, Univ. Ulm
(Germany); Marlan O. Scully, Texas A&M Univ.
(USA), Princeton Univ. (USA); Weilong She, Sun
Yat-Sen Univ. (China); Riccardo C. Storti, Delta
Group Engineering, P/L (Australia); Arnt Inge
Vistnes, Univ. of Oslo (Norway); Ewan Malcolm
Wright, College of Optical Sciences, The Univ. of
Arizona (USA)
Efficient engineering inventions depend upon our
capability to emulate interaction processes that go
on in nature. Unfortunately, the present states of
classical and quantum mechanics do not facilitate
the visualization of the processes through which the
“indivisible quanta” of light, after release from atoms,
emerge out as diffractively spreading photon wave
packet. Several century old debates over the hypothesis “wave-particle duality” have not been resolved.
For our 6th biannual conference, we want our current
and future participants to appreciate that our conference platform will remain as broad as we have had
in the past. The EM waves range from radio waves
to gamma-rays! The purpose of this very successful
conference series is to underscore to all optical scientists and engineers that it is critical for us to promote
the next level of fundamental understanding about
the deeper nature of EM waves and their interaction
process with matter, since emulation of such allowed
processes, are the key road to technological innovations. The breadth of the fundamental questions that
can be addressed through this forum encompasses
entire physics. We cannot determine the existence
of EM waves without using a test-charge (or a dipole oscillator, classical or quantized). Maxwell’s
wave equation requires space to have properties
like ε0 and µ0. General relativity requires space to
develop “curvatures” around massive bodies. QM
requires space to possess properties like “zero-point
energy,” “background fluctuations,” “quantum foam,”
etc. Modern astrophysics requires “dark energy” and
“dark matter” contained in the space. Consider further that a pair of massless gamma rays can generate
a pair of electron-positron pair with inertial masses,
or vice-versa. Thus, EM waves, space and particles
are inseparably interrelated. This is why, since ancient
times, optical science has not only been one of the
most critical enabling sub-fields of physics to provide
the most precise measurement tools, but has also
been triggering critically important fundamental concepts toward the progress of science and technology.
It is with this broad background in mind that the
committee is inviting you to join us with all possible
out-of-box novel concepts which have been experimentally verified, or are verifiable through appropriate experiments, when available. The following
comments are not at all meant to be guidelines for
new papers. They are meant as deliberate provocations to potential authors to construct their own
concepts for submission.
What is a Photon?
What new tools and technologies optical scientists
and engineers can invent if they can figure out what
the real structure of a photon is? Einstein introduced
the concept of “indivisible quanta” for light to explain
the observed quantumness in photoelectric data
20 years before the advent of quantum mechanics.
He was not aware that all electrons in all materials
are bound into discrete quantum mechanical energy levels or bands. Today, semi-classical models
successfully explain a wide range of interactions
between EM wave and quantized atoms. Could it
explain all with a better model for photon as a wave
packet? The entire field of classical optical science
and engineering is still vibrant and advancing at a
steady space by propagating classical wave packets.
Non-Interaction of Waves (NIWProperty)
What new tools and technologies optical scientists
and engineers can invent if they focus on the issue
as to whether waves directly interact with each
other, or not, in the linear domain? We can record
superposition effects due to multiple light beams
only when we insert some quantum compatible material detector, which are capable of simultaneously
responding to all the beams superposed on them
and then release proportionate number of photo
electrons. Physics has never formally declared any
force of interaction between waves, because there
are none. Yet, we are taught, by both classical and
quantum physics that complex wave amplitudes can
be directly summed, as if the summation operation,
implying mutual interaction, is allowed in nature. Had
EM waves interacted with each other, could we have
seen any visual scenery clearly out of many, or picked
up a specific radio stations out of many, even though
innumerable other waves were crossing through each
other everywhere?
How would optical physics be evolving if the
NIW-property is accepted as universally valid?
Maxwell’s wave equation accepts linear combination
of sinusoidal propagating waves and yet preserves
their independent properties even after they have
crossed through each other. Huygens-Fresnel’s diffraction integral allows the evolution of secondary
wavelets to any forward plane as a set of independent
unperturbed wavelets even though they have been
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co-evolving and crossing through each other through
all earlier propagation volume. The NIW-property
seems to be built into our theories! That is why
superposition effects due to same set of waves
produce different measurable data through different
detectors. A slow detector is essential for a Fourier
transform spectrometer; but only fast detectors can
carry out heterodyne spectroscopy of the same incident wave set. Thus, individual photon wave packets
are incapable of generating superposition effect in
the absence of some detector.
...If the NIW-property is valid, we need to re-visit all
optical phenomena that are based upon direct summation (superposition) of waves like Spectrometry;
Coherence; Group Velocity; Mode Locking; etc.
Wave-Particle Duality
What new tools and technologies optical scientists
and engineers can invent if their innovative minds
are relieved from the constraints of wave-particle
duality? Once we appreciate that the discrete “clicks”
in the photo electric counting is due to the inherent
quantumness in the binding energies of electrons, we
can figure out that “wave-particle duality” only represents our conceptual ignorance behind light-matter
interaction processes. Once we accept that waves
do not interact; we can drop this unnecessary hypothesis. Superposition effect becomes manifest as
dictated by QM detectors. The new emerging optical
fields, nano photonics and plasmonic photonics,
are enjoying rapid theoretical and technological
advancements; but nobody has been relying upon
propagating indivisible photons using QED to model
these fields. Maxwell’s wave equation has been serving us with more than enough accuracies.
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Entangled Photons
What new technologies and tools scientist and
engineers can invent based on correlations that
remains intact after the interaction that created the
entanglement has been turned off? Nature does not
allow the emergence of measurable data as some
physical transformations through force-free and
interaction-free energy transfer between agents. Is
it possible to develop “quantum logic gates” using
photons as wave packets while accommodating the
NIW-property? Are the strange features of entanglement due to our ignorance of the interaction processes that produce the discrete clicks of the detectors?
Space as a Physical Medium
What new tools and technologies scientists and
engineers can invent if they can figure out how to
physically manipulate space properties through ε0,
μ0, G and α. We do know how to manipulate ε and μ
when light travels through some material medium.
All EM waves travel across the entire cosmic system
with the enormous velocity, c=(ε0μ0)-1/2 without any
velocity-propelling help from the parent emitters.
What in the cosmic space holds these physical properties ε0, μ0, G and α? Has Special Relativity closed
these questions for ever; or should a continued
deeper enquiry be encouraged? Recall that quantum
mechanics and particle physics require “background
fluctuations,” etc., General Relativity requires space
to have “curvature” around massive bodies! Consider further that a pair of massless gamma rays can
generate a pair of electron-positron with inertial
masses. Thus, EM waves and material particles are
most likely inter-related through the space a physical
filed. It is clear that space is not empty. Could space,
as a physical field, be the next frontier of physics?
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Illumination Engineering
Fourteenth International Conference on Solid State
Lighting and LED-based Illumination Systems (OP220)
Conference Chairs: Matthew H. Kane, Texas A&M
Univ. at Galveston (USA); Jianzhong Jiao, OSRAM
Opto Semiconductors Inc. (USA); Nikolaus Dietz,
Georgia State Univ. (USA); Jian-Jang Huang,
National Taiwan Univ. (Taiwan)
Program Committee: Lianghui Chen, Institute of
Semiconductors (China); Wood-Hi Cheng, National
Sun Yat-Sen Univ. (Taiwan); John W. Curran, LED
Transformations, LLC (USA); Christoph Hoelen,
Philips Lighting B.V. (Netherlands); Asif M. Khan,
Univ. of South Carolina (USA); Michael R. Krames,
Soraa, Inc. (USA); Yung Sheng Liu, National
Tsing Hua Univ. (Taiwan); Eun-Hyun Park, Kyung
Hee Univ. (Korea, Republic of); Seong-Ju Park,
Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology
(Korea, Republic of); Jeff Quinlan, Acuity Brands
Lighting, Inc. (USA); Christian Wetzel, Rensselaer
Polytechnic Institute (USA); Chih-Chung Yang,
National Taiwan Univ. (Taiwan); Yiting Zhu,
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (USA)
Founding Chair: Ian Ferguson, Thje Univ. of North
Carolina at Charlotte (USA)
The International Conference on Solid State Lighting
and LED-based Illumination systems brings together
researchers and practitioners in Solid State Lighting
by presenting recent advances in all areas of SSL from
device production through the final implementation
and application. Specifically, this conference will cover four different areas: (1) application, system level
design and optimization, (2) device level packaging,
and testing, (3) reliability, and Standards for LED and
(4) Solid State Lighting. The continued development
of high-brightness light emitting diodes, LEDs, based
on group III-Nitrides has led to revolutionary new
approaches for lighting and general illumination, as
recognized with the 2014 Nobel Prize in Physics for
the invention of efficient blue LEDs. Advancements
in LEDs have led to luminous efficiencies exceeding
incandescent light bulbs and fluorescent sources.
LED die, package, and module technologies have
been quickly evolving and improving in the past
several years. Sufficient luminous flux, high efficacy,
long durability, and potential improvement of light
quality of the LEDs has led to rapid implementation
of LED-based illuminating systems or Solid-State
Lighting (SSL) in many places from accent lighting,
electronic indicator / display applications, and more
recently general illumination. Not only the SSL brings
in the energy saving benefit, the potentials of lighting
performance quality, as well as the lighting intelligence or smart lighting has also been demonstrated.
At this meeting, there will be special session celebrating the recognition of the three pioneers sharing
the 2014 Physics Nobel Prize and their contributions
to the development of blue LEDs and its importance
to Solid State Lighting and the greater scientific
community. This session will address achievements
of Solid State Lighting researchers over the past two
decades, as well as open challenges to exploit the full
potential of the group IIII-nitride materials systems
and associated device elements for efficient energy
lighting utilization.
The technical challenges in the implementation of
SSL may be presented in the areas of lighting system
configuration, optical design, thermal management,
electronics and controls, reliability, and testing methods. Studies and researches have been carried in
both industry and academia. These research results
indicate a trend for wider applications of LED-based
illuminating systems. The implementation of LEDs,
and even lasers, in general lighting applications will
require new lighting paradigms. Standardization
in the lighting market will be necessary to enable
the levels of availability and interoperability that
are needed for LEDs to be fully accepted by the
public. Both LED package level and LED illuminating
system level standards have been established for
chromaticity, luminous flux maintenance, and safety
in terms of testing and performance. LM-79 and LM80 are absolute photometry and lifetime measuring
methods set by DOE and IES that are currently being
used for standardization of all LED fixtures. There
is a need for collaboration between engineers and
designers to come up with viable packages for LED
implementation that show the general public that
LED fixtures are viable replacements for conventional
lighting methods. There have also been rapid advances made in the
development of organic and polymeric light emitting
diodes, OLEDs, which are now exhibiting illumination-area efficiencies similar to inorganic devices.
These OLEDs may play a central role in lighting applications that establish large area illumination compared to point light sources produced by inorganic
devices. Solid State Lighting technology is rapidly
advancing with very large markets are waiting for
new technologies that can deliver more efficient light
sources. The use of LEDs and OLEDs in Solid State
Lighting is the technology of the future for lighting
and general illumination. Participant in the International Solid State Lighting will be able to interact in
parallel tracks at the Optics and Photonics Meeting
related to SSL design and implementation in the areas
of LED illumination and optical design, nanoepitaxial
growth, and organic light emitting diodes.
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Illumination Engineering
Fourteenth International Conference on Solid State Lighting and LED-based
Illumination Systems (OP220) continued
This conference will demonstrate accomplishments
and status of SSL technologies. Suggested topics
are listed below.
Applications for Solid State Lighting
using LEDs and OLEDs
• lighting control and energy efficient lighting
systems
• LEDs for communication
• outdoor lighting
• residential lighting
• quality of light
• smart lighting systems
• architectural lighting
• marine lighting
• stadium lighting
• energy efficient lighting systems
• automotive and street lighting
• integrated solar lighting.
System Level Design and Optimization
• fixture designs
• drive electronics for lighting systems
• alternative solid state lighting sources
• reliability of solid state lighting systems
• LED lamp, engine, and luminare designs
• optical design, simulations, and evaluations
• LED light source modeling
• thermal design
• vision, human factors, and lighting user
interface.
Device Level Packaging for Solid State
Lighting
• LED fabrication improvements
• lasers in lighting applications
• light extraction from LEDs
• thermal management and heat extraction
• light-emitting diodes (growth, fabrication, and
optimization)
• UV/pumped phosphors
• lighting phosphor technology (YAG, tricolor,
etc.)
• Earth-abundant materials for lighting
• nanostructured LEDs.
Testing, Reliability, and Standards for
LED and Solid State Lighting
• CIE and chromaticity measurements
• LED and SSL luminous flux and color
maintenance
• LED and SSL testing, modeling, and evaluation
• electronic settings
• optical materials
• LED thermal measurements
• safety tests.
History and Future Impact of Solid State
Lighting
• historical development of red, green, and blue
LEDs
• materials development for high-efficient
spectral agile solid-state light sources
• progress and milestones in LED development
• LED light sources in Emerging Nations
• perspectives on future growth in SSL.
Zakya H. Kafafi, Editor-in-Chief
Authors are invited to submit an original
manuscript to the Journal of Photonics for
Energy, which is now covered by all major
indexes and Journal Citation Reports.
The Journal of Photonics for Energy is an
online journal focusing on the applications of
photonics for renewable energy harvesting,
conversion, storage, distribution, monitoring,
consumption, and efficient usage.
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Call for Papers
Nonimaging Optics: Efficient Design for Illumination
and Solar Concentration XII (OP221)
Conference Chairs: Roland Winston, Univ. of
California, Merced (USA); Jeffrey M. Gordon, BenGurion Univ. of the Negev (Israel)
Program Committee: Pablo Benítez, Univ.
Politécnica de Madrid (Spain), Light Prescriptions
Innovators LLC (USA); William J. Cassarly,
Synopsys, Inc. (USA); Daniel Feuermann, BenGurion Univ. of the Negev (Israel); Juan Carlos
Miñano, Univ. Politécnica de Madrid (Spain), Light
Prescriptions Innovators LLC (USA); Narkis E.
Shatz, SAIC (USA)
Many important optical subsystems are concerned
with power transfer and brightness rather than with
image fidelity. Nonimaging optics is a design approach that departs from the methods of traditional
optical design to develop techniques for maximizing
the collecting power of concentrator and illuminator
systems. Paper submissions are also solicited in the following
and related areas:
• radiative transfer near the étendue limit • concentrator optics • illumination and irradiation optics • solar photovoltaic and solar thermal
concentration • fiber-optic and light-pipe optical systems • radiometry • daylighting • characterization of light-transfer devices • freeform optics • optical furnaces and radiative heating • infrared detection • LED applications • laser pumping • condenser optics. Nonimaging devices substantially outperform conventional imaging lenses and mirrors in these applications, approaching the theoretical (thermodynamic)
limit. Nonimaging design methods usually involve
solving ordinary or partial differential equations,
calculating the flow lines of the ray bundles, coupling
the edge rays of extended sources and targets or
optimizing a multi-parameter merit function computed by ray-tracing techniques. While geometrically
based, the design fundamentals have been extended
to the diffraction limited and even sub-wavelength
domain. Therefore applicability exists in near-field
optical microscopy and nanometer scale optics. This conference will address the theory of nonimaging optics and its application to the design and
experimental realization of illumination and concentration systems, tailored freeform optics, display
backlighting, condenser optics, high-flux solar and
infrared concentration, daylighting, LED optical
systems, laser pumping, and luminaires. The revival of considerable work in solar energy
concentration for both photovoltaic and thermal
applications, much of which includes nonimaging
optics, prompts reincorporating these fields into
this conference. The use of nonimaging optics promises higher efficiency, relaxed physical tolerances, improved optical
uniformity, and reduced manufacturing costs. We
encourage submissions ranging from fundamentals
to critical design issues and practical applications. Important Dates
Abstracts Due:
26 January 2015
Author Notification:
6 APRIL 2015
The contact author will be notified
of abstract acceptance by email.
Manuscript Due Date:
13 July 2015
Please Note: Submissions imply the intent of at least
one author to register, attend the symposium, present
the paper as scheduled, where it is an oral or poster
presentation, and submit a full manuscript by the
deadline.
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Optomechanics and Optical Manufacturing
Optomechanical Engineering 2015 (OP303)
Conference Chair: Alson E. Hatheway, Alson E.
Hatheway Inc. (USA)
Program Committee: Anees Ahmad, Raytheon
Missile Systems (USA); Patrick A. Bournes,
MicroMeasure, Inc. (USA); James H. Burge, College
of Optical Sciences, The Univ. of Arizona (USA);
John M. Casstevens, Dallas Optical Systems, Inc.
(USA); Robert Gifford Chave, RCAP Inc. (USA);
Patrick A. Coronato, Raytheon Missile Systems
(USA); John G. Daly, Vector Engineering (USA);
Keith B. Doyle, MIT Lincoln Lab. (USA); Robert
C. Guyer, BAE Systems (USA); Mark J. Hegge,
Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp. (USA); Tony
Hull, Univ. of New Mexico at Albuquerque (USA);
Frank W. Kan, Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc.
(USA); William Jeffrey Lees, Johns Hopkins Univ.
Applied Physics Lab. (USA); John J. Polizotti,
BAE Systems (USA); Santiago Royo Royo, Univ.
Politècnica de Catalunya (Spain); Ann F. Shipley,
Univ. of Colorado at Boulder (USA); Deming Shu,
Argonne National Lab. (USA); David M. Stubbs,
Lockheed Martin Space Systems Co. (USA); Linda
C. Usher, Executive Search Group (USA); Daniel
Vukobratovich, Raytheon Missile Systems (USA);
Paul R. Yoder Jr., Consultant (USA); Carl H.
Zweben, Consultant (USA)
The International Technical Group on Optomechanical Engineering of Instruments is organizing its
biennial conference for designers, engineers, and scientists who conceive, design, analyze, and construct
optical instruments and other precision devices. This
conference will present leading-edge technology and
advances in the state-of-the-related-arts that make
products viable and valuable (whether the quantities
are one-off or thousands-a-month). Also, mature
and tested concepts for existing products will be
presented as well as younger concepts that are still
in development.
Strategies, algorithms, rules-of-thumb
and other methods for developing and/
or specifying low-cost, high-reliability
space optical systems:
The art of designing-to-cost for instrument concepts
that are low cost, durable and may have multiple
future uses.
• instrument architectures for adaptable diverse
applications • cost prediction models for optomechanical
elements and features • simple and self-aligning metering structures • organizing programs around families of similar
instruments for cost reduction • balancing risk and cost for optomechanical
features in instruments. Applications of 3D printing technologies:
• rapid “prototyping” • additive figuring of optical surfaces. Other additive manufacturing techniques for optical structures, element mounts and alignment
mechanisms
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Optical structures:
The design, analysis and tested performance of
structures for optical instruments
• stable structures for telescopes, interferometers,
spectrometers, coronagraphs and similar
instruments including large terrestrial systems
and proposed space instruments • adjustable structures for systems and their
instruments: how to maintain the metrology
frame beyond the normal limits of stability for
the basic structure • lightweight structures for portable instruments,
aircraft systems and spacecraft • innovative applications of materials, singly or
in combination, to achieve stiffness and line-ofsight stability with low mass structures. Novel optical packaging designs:
The art of optomechanics at its best. The mounting
of lenses, mirrors, windows, domes, gratings, prisms,
detectors, diodes, fibers, filters, retarders, etc. and
the geometric arrangement of them into useable
package shapes for instruments of all kinds
• microscopes, cameras, telescopes,
binoculars, projectors, lasers, spectroscopes,
interferometers • off-axis and broad-band/multispectral systems:
folding and splitting the optical path to serve
multiple sensors • component mounts, optical benches and
enclosures. Lightweight and stiff optical systems:
How to balance the challenging requirements of
producing lightweight and dynamically stable optical
systems at an affordable cost
• applications of silicon carbide, silicon, aluminum
beryllium alloys, composites and other such
materials • material properties characterization such as
fracture toughness, micro-yield, CTE, etc. and
long-term survivability under dynamic loads • design, modeling and analyses techniques for
optics and support structures • fabrication and assembly methods for ensuring
high yield at an affordable cost. Environmental resistance:
The design of environmentally robust optical systems
• athermalization: the design of instruments
and systems to resist changes in the thermal
environment • shock and vibration resistance: the design of
instruments to operate in high acceleration
environments and/or to survive (maintain
alignment) in highly dynamic launches in order
to operate properly in a quieter environment • gravitational insensitivity: the design of
instruments and systems to resist the influences
of a changing gravitational vector (changing in
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• aero-heating effects mitigation-modeling
and simulation of thermal gradients and
performance degradation of sensors, design
techniques to mitigate the adverse effects of
aero-heating, material selection and deployment
mechanisms for aero-heating shields • natural and nuclear radiation resistance:
radiation hard optics materials for prompt
and total doses, shielding and circumvention
techniques, radiation dose simulation, and
modeling techniques. Compact systems and components:
The design of optical systems to fit into uniquely-shaped and/or compact spaces
• fiber systems: the design and mounting of
couplings, dividers, multiplexers • seeker heads: the design of compact optics
for various search, acquisition and tracking
applications including Homeland Defense,
missile guidance, baggage screening, battlefield
surveillance • applications of lenslets: the design and
manufacture of lenslets, their mounting and
positioning methods, and their application in
components and systems • design of heads-up displays and head-mounted
displays. Novel manufacturing, assembly and
integration techniques:
The optomechanical engineer’s art as applied to the
manufacturing, assembly, and integration processes
• troubleshooting and diagnostics for the
optomechanical engineer • repair methods for components, assemblies and
systems • disassembly techniques for “permanently
assembled” parts • rules of thumb for use in integration and testing • lessons learned in the school of hard knocks. Design validation by testing:
Mechanical testing of optical instruments to validate
their design requires innovative methods
• simulating zero gravity for large instruments • optical performance measurement in high g
environments • high and low temperature tests of optical mount
designs. Designed-in alignment mechanisms:
The challenges of supplying the necessary alignment
degrees of freedom for both factory alignment and
operational adjustments such as temperature and
pressure focus corrections and boresight shifts
• in-service correction of focus shifts from
pressure and temperature changes • automatic or built-in optical boresight
adjustment • minimizing the factory alignment time. Extremely delicate components:
Design of ultra-lightweight mirrors, fabrication and
mounting of very thin mirrors and lenses, mounting
of very soft optical materials
• calcium fluoride lenses, prisms and windows • large meniscus lenses • mirrors with large aspect ratios and difficult
shapes. This conference offers designers, engineers, and
scientists an opportunity to be rewarded for their
professional accomplishments with the recognition
of their peers in the community who can best understand and appreciate their art. All are encouraged to
participate and benefit from the presentations and
discussions that ensue.
Michael T. Eismann, Editor-in-Chief
Authors are invited to submit an original
manuscript to Optical Engineering, which is
now covered by all major indexes and Journal
Citation Reports.
Optical Engineering is a journal focusing on the
research and development in optical science
and engineering and the practical applications
of known optical science, engineering, and
technology.
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Optomechanics and Optical Manufacturing
Material Technologies and Applications to Optics,
Structures, Components, and Sub-Systems II (OP304)
Conference Chairs: Matthias Krödel, ECM
GmbH (Germany); Joseph L. Robichaud, L-3
Communications IOS-SSG (USA); William A.
Goodman, Trex Enterprises Corp. (USA)
Program Committee: Shyam S. Bayya, U.S.
Naval Research Lab. (USA); A. Marcel Bluth,
ATK Aerospace Structures (USA); Nathan Carlie,
SCHOTT North America, Inc. (USA); Vince M.
Cowan, Air Force Research Lab. (USA); HansPeter Dumm, Air Force Research Lab. (USA);
Richard A. Haber, Rutgers, The State Univ. of
New Jersey (USA); Haeng Bok Lee, Agency for
Defense Development (Korea, Republic of); Robert
Michel, Materion Brush Beryllium & Composites
(USA); Ted Mooney, ITT Exelis (USA); Takao
Nakagawa, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
(Japan); Tsuyoshi Ozaki, Composites Research
and Development Co., Ltd. (Japan); John W. Pepi,
L-3 Communications SSG-Tinsley (USA); Margie
F. Pinnell, Univ. of Dayton (USA); Stefan Risse,
Fraunhofer-Institut für Angewandte Optik und
Feinmechanik (Germany); Michael N. Sweeney,
General Dynamics-Global Imaging Technologies
(USA); David B. Witkin, The Aerospace Corp.
(USA)
Development of space based, airborne, and ground
based optical systems relies critically on selection
and application of optical and structural materials
which are best suited to address the needs of the
application.
The Materials Technologies and Applications Conference is complementary to the other conferences
within the Optomechanics and Optical Manufacturing
Track, providing a forum where fabrication techniques, test results and end-application of advanced
materials technologies can be discussed.
A foundation to the conference are papers which
introduce or update state-of-the-art material fabrication processes, with emphasis on providing
an up-to-date materials properties database for
optical substrates and precision support structures, including a discussion of joining and bonding
techniques for optical assemblies and instruments.
Papers relating to test results can cover in-process
inspection techniques of interest to manufacturers,
or relate material properties to optical performance
against a range of operational requirements (e.g.,
mechanical properties to address launch dynamics,
thermal properties for cryogenic or high heat load
applications, radiation tolerance for space use, etc).
Of particular interest are papers which describe
the end-use of these precision materials and/or
processes. The advantages of any material are best
demonstrated by component and/or sub-system
testing. The conference provides a forum to present
end-use/application of these materials in order to
advance their adoption by the community and to
get feedback from end-users to researchers and
technologists working these advanced material
development/characterization fields.
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Papers are solicited on materials for reflective and
transmissive optics and for reaction and support
structures in the following areas:
• ceramic materials including silicon carbide,
silicon nitride, and SiOC for optics and structures • metals including beryllium, aluminum, and Be/Al
alloys, for optics and structures • low-expansion ceramics and glasses for
reflective and/or refractive optics • carbon fiber materials for mirror substrates or
structural applications • composite materials (metal matrix, aluminum/
SiC, nanolaminates, syntactic, etc.) • hierarchical nanocomposites • silicon and other infrared optics (reflective and
transmissive) • advanced materials for windows, fibers, and
domes (calcium fluoride, zinc selenide, zinc
sulfide, sapphire, ALON, spinel) • gradient index (GRIN) refractive materials • properties of thin film materials. New developments for forming optical substrates and
joining optics and reaction or support structures are
also solicited. Interests include:
• frits • adhesives • epoxies • braze/solder alloys • sintering/ceramic fusion. Test results updating material properties for use in
fabricating and/or designing optical components,
subassemblies, and assemblies are also solicited. In
particular material properties which effect operation
in space environments (e.g., UV, atomic oxygen),
solar environments (e.g., high proton, electron and
neutron flux), cryogenic environments (e.g., deep
space), and launch environments are a strong area
of interest for the community. Performance related
material properties include:
• mechanical properties (strength, fracture
toughness, modulus of elasticity, Poisson’s) • thermal properties (coefficient of thermal
expansion, thermal conductivity, specific heat,
thermal stability) • optical properties (index of refraction,
dispersion) • reliability/Weibull testing • long term dimensional stability/moisture
absorption • radiation testing. Finally, lessons-learned case studies of recent projects are of particular interest. The goal here is to
generate a dialogue between the people developing
and the people applying these advanced materials.
These may include:
• mirror/structure design rules for advanced
materials • characterization of components or sub-systems
to mechanical or thermal environmental stresses
(gravity sag, launch dynamics, solar loading) • development of telescope designs and optical
support structures utilizing advanced materials • scan/pointing mirror systems with high
acceleration/settling requirements. SPIE OPTICS + PHOTONICS 2015 • www.spie.org/optical15call
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Optical Manufacturing and Testing XI (OP305)
Conference Chairs: Oliver W. Fähnle, FISBA OPTIK
AG (Switzerland); Ray Williamson, Ray Williamson
Consulting (USA); Dae Wook Kim, College of
Optical Sciences, The Univ. of Arizona (USA)
Program Committee: Haobo Cheng, Tsinghua
Univ. (China); Olaf Dambon, Fraunhofer-Institut
für Produktionstechnologie (Germany); Peter J.
de Groot, Zygo Corporation (USA); Jessica E.
DeGroote Nelson, Optimax Systems, Inc. (USA);
Richard R. Freeman, Zeeko Ltd. (United Kingdom);
Roland Geyl, Sagem Défense Sécurité (France);
John E. Greivenkamp, College of Optical Sciences,
The Univ. of Arizona (USA); Steve E. Kendrick, Ball
Aerospace & Technologies Corp. (USA); Sugwhan
Kim, Yonsei Univ. (Korea, Republic of); Sven R.
Kiontke, asphericon GmbH (Germany); Cody B.
Kreischer, Kreischer Optics, Ltd. (USA); Gary W.
Matthews, Exelis Visual Information Solutions
(USA); Robert E. Parks, Optical Perspectives
Group, LLC (USA); Rolf Rascher, Hochschule
Deggendorf (Germany); Joseph L. Robichaud,
L-3 Communications SSG-Tinsley (USA); Joanna
Schmit, Bruker Corp. (USA); Sven Schroeder,
Fraunhofer-Institut für Angewandte Optik
und Feinmechanik (Germany); Shai N. Shafrir,
Corning Incorporated (USA); Tayyab I. Suratwala,
Lawrence Livermore National Lab. (USA);
Flemming Tinker, Aperture Optical Sciences
Inc. (USA); Martin J. Valente, College of Optical
Sciences, The Univ. of Arizona (USA); David D.
Walker, OpTIC Glyndwr Ltd. (United Kingdom);
Konrad Wegener, ETH Zürich (Switzerland);
Christine Wünsche, Hochschule Deggendorf
(Germany); Takashi Yatsui, The Univ. of Tokyo
(Japan); Xue-jun Zhang, Changchun Institute of
Optics, Fine Mechanics and Physics (China)
Advances in Manufacturing Materials,
Abrasives, Tools, Machines, and
Processes
• grinding and polishing • computer aided processes • diamond turning • precision machining • ion/plasma/water-jet removal • material deposition • optical contacting/advanced bond methods • molding for glass or plastic • technologies for replicating optical surfaces • advanced finishing technologies • material and process development for mirrors,
lenses, and gratings. New Developments in Optical Testing of
Figure/Wavefront and Finish
• interferometry, holography, and speckle • phase-measuring, spatial heterodyne, and static
fringe analysis • absolute calibration: flats, spheres, windows, etc. • measurement of aspheres • diffractive null correctors • geometric-ray tests • wavefront sensors • high-spatial resolution • MTF and encircled energy • testing in adverse environments: vibration,
atmosphere, cryogenic, vacuum, etc. • figure, ripple, and roughness • characterization of subsurface damage • surface profilometry: optical and scanning probe • scatter and BRDF. This conference is dedicated to the technologies
for manufacturing and testing optical surfaces and
components. Papers should show developments
in processes, technologies, or equipment used for
optical fabrication or measurement. Contributions
that share lessons learned from recent projects are
particularly desired.
Papers are specifically requested on:
Current and Future Application
Requirements
• telescopes and large optics • lithography • space and cryogenic optics • light-weight and flexible substrates • free-form, steep, and conformal optics • deformable and active mirrors • micro-optics • mass production of optical components and
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Applied Advanced Optical Metrology Solutions (OP306)
Conference Chairs: Erik Novak, 4D Technology
Corp. (USA); James D. Trolinger, MetroLaser, Inc.
(USA)
Program Committee: Anand Krishna Asundi,
Nanyang Technological Univ. (Singapore);
Jan Burke, Bremer Institut für angewandte
Strahltechnik GmbH (Germany); Claas Falldorf,
Bremer Institut für angewandte Strahltechnik
GmbH (Germany); Sen Han, Univ. of Shanghai
for Science and Technology (China); Kevin G.
Harding, GE Global Research (USA); Kate Medicus,
Optimax Systems, Inc. (USA); Matthew J. Novak,
Bruker AXS, Inc. (USA); Wolfgang Osten, Institut
für Technische Optik (Germany); Peter Roos,
Bridger Photonics, Inc. (USA); Robert A. Smythe,
R.A.Smythe Management Consultants (USA); Joe
Wehrmeyer, Arnold Engineering Development Ctr.
(USA)
The methods of optical metrology have advanced significantly since the times of the early interferometers
of the late 19th century. Fast cameras and processing
make a whole range of new methods available today
for looking at everything from fine microstructures to
large astronomical systems. This conference will focus on optical methods beyond traditional white-light
or monochromatic-laser interferometric methods to
other means of making precision measurements as
well as the many applications made possible by these
advances. Papers are sought discussing these novel
methods and their research, and industrial-based
applications of techniques, such as:
• deflectometry and Schlieren imaging
• laser scanning
• advanced stereo methods
• photography
• Hartmann sensing
• confocal
• superresolution
• depth from focus and defocus
• Moire, Ronchi, and fringe projection methods
• surface scattering
• computational methods in wave-field sensing
• polarization-enabled techniques
• color and spectroscopic methods
• multi-wavelength
• hybrid methods.
A special emphasis will be placed on applications of
precision metrology to solve unique problems.
Important Dates
Abstracts Due:
26 January 2015
Author Notification:
6 APRIL 2015
The contact author will be notified
of abstract acceptance by email.
Manuscript Due Date:
13 July 2015
Please Note: Submissions imply the intent of at least
one author to register, attend the symposium, present
the paper as scheduled, where it is an oral or poster
presentation, and submit a full manuscript by the
deadline.
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Optical Modeling and Performance Predictions VII
(OP307)
Conference Chairs: Mark A. Kahan, Synopsys, Inc.
(USA); Marie B. Levine, Jet Propulsion Lab. (USA)
Papers are specifically requested on current and
evolving analytical techniques that address:
Program Committee: George Z. Angeli, Thirty
Meter Telescope Observatory Corp. (USA) and
California Institute of Technology (USA); Edward
B. Bragg, Consultant (USA); Robert P. Breault,
Breault Research Organization, Inc. (USA); Robert
J. Brown, Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp.
(USA); Thomas G. Brown, Univ. of Rochester
(USA); William J. Cassarly, Synopsys, Inc. (USA);
Mike Chainyk, Jet Propulsion Lab. (USA); Russell
A. Chipman, College of Optical Sciences, The
Univ. of Arizona (USA); Keith B. Doyle, MIT Lincoln
Lab. (USA); G. Groot Gregory, Synopsys, Inc.
(USA); James B. Hadaway, The Univ. of Alabama
in Huntsville (USA); Alson E. Hatheway, Alson E.
Hatheway Inc. (USA); Tony Hull, The Univ. of New
Mexico (USA); Richard C. Juergens, Raytheon
Missile Systems (USA); George N. Lawrence,
Applied Optics Research (USA); Steven Peter
Levitan, Univ. of Pittsburgh (USA); H. Angus
Macleod, Thin Film Center, Inc. (USA); Gary W.
Matthews, Exelis Visual Information Solutions
(USA); Gregory J. Michels, Sigmadyne, Inc. (USA);
Duncan T. Moore, Univ. of Rochester (USA); James
D. Moore Jr., ManTech SRS Technologies (USA);
Gary E. Mosier, NASA Goddard Space Flight Ctr.
(USA); Steven R. Murrill, U.S. Army Research Lab.
(USA); Sean G. O’Brien, U.S. Army Research Lab.
(USA); Malcolm Panthaki, Comet Solutions, Inc.
(USA); David C. Redding, Jet Propulsion Lab.
(USA); Harold Schall, The Boeing Co. (USA); David
A. Thomas, Consultant (USA); David A. Vaughnn,
NASA Goddard Space Flight Ctr. (USA); James C.
Wyant, College of Optical Sciences, The Univ. of
Arizona (USA); Richard N. Youngworth, Riyo LLC
(USA); Feng Zhao, Jet Propulsion Lab. (USA)
Optical models, methods, and
performance estimates
• geometrical and physical optics • diffractive optics and holographic systems • beam propagation • meta-materials (including negative index,
photonic crystals, cloaking) • plasmonics • polarization • adaptive optics • radiometry • narcissus • fiber-optics and photonics • interferometers and nullers • image doubling • illumination (including lasers, LEDs, OLEDS,
solar) • stray light/ghosts • quantum dots • optimization • phase/prescription retrieval • tolerancing and probabilistic design. This conference is dedicated to the modeling of
imaging and non-imaging optical systems and associated test-equipment and related predictions of
performance over a broad range of active and passive
optical systems and engineering disciplines. Unclassified papers are solicited from nano-scale systems
through to components such as special fiber-optic,
gratings, holographic systems, light sources and
detectors, and on to large deployable telescopes.
Environmental factors can range from HEL through
cryogenic, in configurations spanning the laboratory
to underwater and outer-space and with wavelengths
ranging from x-rays to THz to micro and mm waves.
Electro-optical models including
relating factors
• detector quantum efficiency • charge diffusion • EMI/EMC influences on E-O performance. Optical coating performance
• filters • laser damage resistance. MEMS and MOEMS
• electrostatics; Casimir forces • structures. Structural and optomechanical
modeling
• ultra-lightweight optics, nano-laminates,
membrane mirrors • mounting stresses, G-Release, and /or launch
and deployment • high impact/shock and pressure loadings • influence functions • vibration and damping • micro-dynamics and influences of piece-part
inertia; friction/stiction • mechanical influences such as scanning
deformations and special zoom/servo effects • thermo-elastic effects • stress birefringence • fracture mechanics, and/or micro-yield • proof testing models • aspects such as lay-up anisotropy and material
inhomogeneity • nodal accuracy; meshing. Continued
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Optomechanics and Optical Manufacturing
Optical Modeling and Performance Predictions VII (OP307) continued
Thermal and thermo-optical modeling
• effects of energy absorption with depth in
transmissive elements • thermal run-away in IR elements • aircraft/UAV/instrument windows, missiles, and
domes • solar loading • thermo-optical material characterizations over
new wavelengths and/or temperatures • system sterilization • hole drilling, welding, and laser heat treating • HEL effects including survivability and hardening • recursive models where thermo-elastic changes
in-turn impact heating • effects of joint resistance on conduction changes • effects on LEDs • meshing. Integrated models
• closely coupled thermal-structural-optical
models • optical control systems • global optimizers • acquisition, pointing, and tracking • end-to-end simulations. Space-borne (and/or microlithographic)
factors
• contamination control • particulate/NVR models • photopolymerization • radiative damage, atomic O2
• spacecraft charging • micro-meteoroid modeling, including spalling. Aero-optics
• boundary layer and shock wave effects • convective effects and air-path conditioning/selfinduced turbulence. Modeling of vision systems
• HUDs • HMDs. Application-specific unique optical
models and performance predictions
• adaptive optics • bio and medical optics/sensing • lasers/laser communication systems • LEDs/solid state lighting • MEMs/nano technology • existing/evolving photonic devices and systems • photonic devices • solar technology. Other
• phenomenology • reliability • rules of thumb and scale factors of use to
individual disciplines • cost models of optical systems. Of special interest are new methods of analysis, and
contributions to a body of work that will help provide
various model “anchors” and parametric relationships
that correlate results with predictions.
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Optical Design and Systems Engineering
Current Developments in Lens Design and Optical
Engineering XVI (OP308)
Conference Chairs: R. Barry Johnson, Alabama
A&M Univ. (USA); Virendra N. Mahajan, The
Aerospace Corp. (USA); Simon Thibault, Univ.
Laval (Canada)
Program Committee: Robert M. Bates, FiveFocal
LLC (USA); Julie L. Bentley, Univ. of Rochester
(USA); Florian Bociort, Technische Univ. Delft
(Netherlands); Robert M. Bunch, Rose-Hulman
Institute of Technology (USA); Pierre H. Chavel,
Institut d’Optique (France); Chung-Tse Chu,
The Aerospace Corp. (USA); Apostolos Deslis,
JENOPTIK Optical Systems (USA); José Antonio
Díaz Navas, Univ. de Granada (Spain); James
E. Harvey, Photon Engineering LLC (USA);
Lakshminarayan Hazra, Univ. of Calcutta (India);
Irina L. Livshits, National Research Univ. of
Information Technologies, Mechanics and Optics
(Russian Federation); Steven A. Macenka, Jet
Propulsion Lab. (USA); Michael Mandina, Optimax
Systems, Inc. (USA); Pantazis Mouroulis, Jet
Propulsion Lab. (USA); Alfonso Padilla-Vivanco,
Univ. Politécnica de Tulancingo (Mexico); ChingCherng Sun, National Central Univ. (Taiwan);
Yuzuru Takashima, College of Optical Sciences,
The Univ. of Arizona (USA); Yongtian Wang,
Beijing Institute of Technology (China); Cornelius
Willers, Council for Scientific and Industrial
Research (South Africa); Andrew P. Wood, Qioptiq
Ltd. (United Kingdom); María J. Yzuel, Univ.
Autònoma de Barcelona (Spain)
Optical design is a fascinating activity, ranging as it
does from lens design and modeling with the help
of the immensely powerful design software currently
available, to the semi-intuitive art of creating the conceptual design which underlies any successful optical
system. The ‘art’ depends on a wide-ranging knowledge of many of the sub-disciplines that make up
optical engineering, which in turn encompasses the
interaction between optics and all the activities that
turn an optical design into an operational instrument.
Beyond ray tracing, the optical designer may employ
the tools of radiative transfer, electromagnetic theory
for detailed diffraction or polarization modeling,
principles of scattering for stray light analysis and
control, and other appropriate modeling tools and
techniques for deriving suitable performance metrics
arising from such fields as spectroscopy, astronomy,
vision, or microscopy. And beyond optical design, the
optical engineer is concerned with the fabrication of
components, assembly and alignment techniques,
metrology and calibration, as well as the interaction
with other engineering disciplines such as mechanical, thermal, electronic, and software.
Current Developments serves the multi-faceted
discipline that is lens design and optical engineering, and the multi-talented individuals that dedicate
themselves to this field. This perennial conference,
held since 1984 under a number of slightly varied
titles, will continue to spotlight the hot topics in lens
design and optical engineering while still covering
the breadth of this field. The lens designer and the
optical engineer, often the same person, will find this
conference a home to stay abreast of the frontiers of
this constantly evolving field.
Contributions dealing with recent developments in
lens design techniques, instruments, components,
processes, materials, thin film, systems, design, or
topics in an optical engineering subject area at any
wavelength belong here.
The following is a listing of topics of interest to be
considered this year:
Theory and Applications
• lens design methodology and innovative lens
designs • aberration theory and image analysis • advances in techniques for system design,
modeling, and global optimization • optics in consumer, medical, industrial, or space
applications • optics in art, artwork conservation, forensics,
archaeology • advances in microscopy, lithographic optics,
cameras, visual systems, telescopes • freeform surfaces • bio-inspired design • optics in harsh and hostile environments. Integration of Optical Designs into
Complete Instruments
• interaction of optics with mechanics and
electronics • integrated modeling • fabrication, tolerancing, alignment, stray light
considerations • incorporation of system metrics into optical
design • vision and physiological optics considerations. Developments in Optical Components,
Techniques, and Materials
• diffractive optics, micro-optics, gradient index
optics, special optical surfaces • optical fabrication techniques, novel materials
and processes • optical designs enabled by new techniques and
materials • innovative testing methodologies and
instrumentation. Continued
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Optical Design and Systems Engineering
Current Developments in Lens Design and Optical
Engineering XVI (OP308) continued
Optical Design for Solid-State Lighting
• freeform optical design for headlights, lamps,
and luminaires • light extraction from LED dice • optics for directionality enhancement • light source modeling • optics for phosphor or color mixing • optics for light guides or diffusers • optical design in lighting and display
applications. Thin-Film Optical Coatings
• design of multilayer films and coatings and
performance prediction • novel optical coating and thin-film materials • substrate preparation, deposition and pre- and
post-processing manufacturing methods • characterization, monitoring, and measurement • innovative applications of optical coatings and
thin-films from x-ray to the far IR This year the conference will introduce Lightning
Talks to the program. All poster authors will be invited
to a special session during the regular conference
program for delivering a two-minute timed synopsis
of their work followed by a Q&A panel with all the
Lightning Talk presenters. Authors can take advantage of this time to spark interest in their work and
improve traffic to their posters at the poster session
networking event held in the evening.
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Novel Optical Systems Design and Optimization XVIII
(OP309)
Conference Chairs: G. Groot Gregory, Synopsys,
Inc. (USA); Arthur J. Davis, Reflexite Energy
Solutions (USA)
Novel Optical Systems Design and Optimization
XVIII is calling for paper submissions in the following
topic areas:
Program Committee: Jost Adam, ChristianAlbrechts-Univ. zu Kiel (Germany) and Univ. of
California, Los Angeles (USA); Peter I. Goldstein,
Philips Color Kinetics (USA); Cornelius F. Hahlweg,
bbw Hochschule (Germany); Richard C. Juergens,
Raytheon Missile Systems (USA); R. John Koshel,
College of Optical Sciences, The Univ. of Arizona
(USA); Scott A. Lerner, Carl Zeiss AG (Germany);
Paul K. Manhart, NASA Langley Research Ctr.
(USA); Joseph R. Mulley, Melles Griot (USA); Jorge
Ojeda-Castaneda, Univ. de Guanajuato (Mexico);
Craig Olson, L-3 Communications (USA); Kevin
P. Rolland-Thompson, Synopsys, Inc. (USA) and
The Institute of Optics, Univ. of Rochester (USA);
José Sasián, College of Optical Sciences, The
Univ. of Arizona (USA); David L. Shealy, The Univ.
of Alabama at Birmingham (USA); Haiyin Sun,
ChemImage Corp. (USA)
Optical Elements and Systems
• freeform optics • optics in consumer product • optics and entertainment • micro- and nano-optics • liquid optics • miniature systems • volumetric displays and 3D imaging • gradient index optics • exotic and unconventional optics • optical technology inspired by biological
systems. Novel Optical Systems Design and Optimization
includes topics on new and unique optical systems
as well as original and innovative design methods.
Papers and Posters submitted should appeal to a reasonably wide audience. Recent topic areas that have
been popular include micro-optics, novel systems,
phase space optics, and computational tools. We
are continuing to solicit submissions in these areas.
Technologies for the fabrication, design and measurement of freeform optical surfaces are improving
at an accelerated pace. Systems that employ freeform
optical surfaces have many exciting imaging and
nonimaging applications. Design, manufacturing and
testing of freeform optical systems in this rapidly
evolving field are requested.
Optical Design
• using phase space in design and analysis • history • tricks of the trade • energy efficiency • special optical effects • light propagation • extending depth of field. Computational Tools and Optimization
• open source computing • high-performance computing and cloud
computing • photorealistic rendering • design and analysis software • novel optimization and tolerancing methods • software post-processing • computational imaging. Novel optical systems appear in many commercial
applications including cameras in cell phones, displays on wearable electronics, etc. We would like
to explore the design methods and solutions used
in these high-volume and high-performance applications. We highly encourage authors to submit
their work in the application of optics in the field of
consumer products.
Emerging technologies that don’t otherwise have a
well-defined category are also welcome in this conference. While new technology is the primary focus,
historical review of optics and tricks of the trade are
additionally requested.
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Optical Design and Systems Engineering
Zoom Lenses V (OP310)
Conference Chairs: Ellis Betensky, Consultant
(USA); Takanori Yamanashi, Theta Optical LLC (USA)
Program Committee: Akira Yabe, Consultant
(Japan); Akira Fukushima, Konica Minolta
Technology Ctr. (Japan); Irina L. Livshits, National
Research Univ. of Information Technologies,
Mechanics and Optics (Russian Federation);
Wilhelm Ulrich, Carl Zeiss AG (Germany); Robert
M. Bates, FiveFocal LLC (USA); Richard N.
Youngworth, Riyo-LLC (USA); Rung-Ywan Tsai,
Industrial Technology Research Institute (Taiwan);
Iain A. Neil, ScotOptix (Switzerland)
This conference follows its predecessors as opportunity to bring together researchers, engineers, and
systems designers of zoom lenses from around the
world to present advances they are making in this
important segment of the field of imaging technology. As the use and number of applications for zoom
lenses continues to increase, the need for learning
about zoom lens theory, design, and applications
continues. This conference is intended for experts or
those who accomplished in the field to describe their
most recent work, and for those newly interested to
become more familiar with the current developments.
Papers about zoom lenses in the broadest extent
will be considered. While many characteristics of
zoom lenses are common to many other optical
technologies, the movement of lens groups, or other
lens parameters to change magnifications introduces
special problems. This distinction provides both
the need for the conference, and the scope of the
papers to be considered. Driven by the continuous
development of higher-resolution sensors functioning at a variety of spectral bands, special purpose
zoom lenses are available for many applications.
Additionally, as the number of megapixels per sensor
continues to increase, devices incorporating digital
zooming, digital wavefront encoding, and post-processing focusing are now possible. The digital sensor
has also driven the development of small precision
molded lens elements which are commonly used in
many consumer imaging applications, together with
electronically-controlled mechanisms used to drive
and control the movement of lens groups to effect
a change of magnification. Many, if not most zoom
lenses currently manufactured contain one or more
aspherical surfaces. The benefits of this manufacturing technology will be considered as well. All spectral
ranges, imaging devices, and system applications are
included in the conference.
Papers in the following categories will be considered:
• zoom lens analytics, theory, and computational
methods • applications • optomechanical system design of zoom lenses. Important Dates
Abstracts Due:
26 January 2015
Author Notification:
6 APRIL 2015
The contact author will be notified
of abstract acceptance by email.
Manuscript Due Date:
13 July 2015
Please Note: Submissions imply the intent of at least
one author to register, attend the symposium, present
the paper as scheduled, where it is an oral or poster
presentation, and submit a full manuscript by the
deadline.
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Laser Beam Shaping XVI (OP311)
Conference Chairs: Andrew Forbes, CSIR National
Laser Ctr. (South Africa) and Univ. of KwaZuluNatal (South Africa); Todd E. Lizotte, Hitachi Via
Mechanics (USA), Inc. (USA)
Program Committee: Daniel M. Brown,
Optosensors Technology, Inc. (USA); Fred M.
Dickey, FMD Consulting LLC (USA); Angela
Dudley, CSIR National Laser Ctr. (South Africa);
Michael Duparré, Friedrich-Schiller-Univ.
Jena (Germany); Julio Cesar Gutiérrez-Vega,
Tecnológico de Monterrey (Mexico); Marc D. Himel,
JENOPTIK Optical Systems GmbH (Germany);
Alexander V. Laskin, AdlOptica Optical Systems
GmbH (Germany); Alexis V. Kudryashov, Active
Optics Night N Ltd. (Russian Federation); Carlos
López-Mariscal, U.S. Naval Research Lab.
(USA); David L. Shealy, The Univ. of Alabama
at Birmingham (USA); Yakov G. Soskind, DHPC
Technologies (USA)
Many scientific experiments and industrial and medical applications require the shaping of the spatial
and temporal profiles of laser beams. The previous
Laser Beam Shaping conferences have been excellent venues to integrate the various facets of beam
shaping theory, design, and application. Interest in
laser beam shaping techniques and applications
continues to grow.
The purpose of this conference is to continue to
provide a forum for the interaction of engineers and
scientists interested in the various aspects of laser
beam shaping. Papers on all forms of laser beam
shaping theory, design, and application are solicited. Papers presenting data on proven systems are
especially encouraged. In addition, the conference
will consider papers involving the shaping of the
radiation patterns of non-laser sources.
Topics include but are not limited to:
Theory
geometric and physical optics, vector diffraction
theory, fundamental limits, mathematical and computational techniques, spatial and temporal beam
profile shaping of short pulse lasers, polarization
smoothing, smoothing by spectral dispersion, vortex
beams, beam propagation.
Design
geometrical optics design, physical optics design,
polarization, geometrical beam shapes, hybrid
approaches, optimization-based design including
genetic algorithms, intracavity approaches, diffractive, lens arrays, refractive, and Fresnel beam
shaping diffusers and beam shaping transformers,
broad band beam shaping, design software and
codes, beam splitting and beam combining, pulse
compression and pulse chirping.
Fabrication and Testing
refractive, diffractive, reflective, and GRIN systems,
hybrid diffractive/refractive elements, digital holography, and Spatial Light Modulators (SLMs), E-Beam
writing, diamond turning, grayscale lithography, thin
film optics; RIE and chemical etching technologies.
Wave Optics
novel laser beams, vortex beams, non-diffracting
fields, structured light, propagation through linear
and non-linear systems, propagation through turbulence, orbital angular momentum of light.
Performance Measurement and Figures
of Merit (FOM)
spatial and temporal profile measurement, FOM of
beam profiles of laser beams, fabrication quality and
alignment error.
Micro-optics, Micro-fabrication, and
Micro Manipulation
beam shaping for MOEMS, MEMS, and optical tweezing and trapping.
Industrial and Commercial Applications
material processing, laser communications, optical
tagging, laser displays, illumination applications,
surface modification, structured light applications,
microscopy, theatrical laser light shows and special
effects, optical data storage.
Military Applications
laser ranging, laser targeting, laser weapons and laser
counter measurements (dazzling).
Fiber Injection Applications
fiber injection systems and beam shaping optics, high
peak and average power applications, fiber injection
criteria, fiber damage mechanisms at high power levels, communications and sensors applications, single
and multimode applications, photonic crystal fibers.
Medical and Biomedical Applications
dermatology, cosmetic surgery, ophthalmology, laser
vision correction, surgery, fiber optic delivery methods, therapeutic systems, photodynamic therapy,
dentistry, UV sterilization, water treatment, hospital
UV germicidal air and surface disinfection, industrial
and biomedical sterilization - lamp and laser beam
shaping technology.
Lithographic Applications
condensers for UV, deep-UV, and extreme-UV lithographic steppers, holographic projection processing
applications, beam-shaping methods of image enhancement, interference lithography.
Real-Time or Adaptive Beam Shaping
adaptive optics, spatial light modulators, acousto-optical modulators, computer generated holograms,
liquid lens technology.
Laser Resonators
diode pumping of lasers, intracavity laser beam
shaping, laser modes.
Short Pulse Technology
femtosecond laser pulse shaping and pulse compression techniques.
Environmental “Green” or Geospatial
Technology
LIDAR beam shaping, surveying.
X-ray Ray Beam Technology
displacement, aperture, collimation, focusing, or
imaging.
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Optical System Alignment, Tolerancing, and Verification
IX (OP312)
Conference Chairs: José Sasián, College of Optical
Sciences, The Univ. of Arizona (USA); Richard N.
Youngworth, Riyo LLC (USA)
Program Committee: Matthew B. Dubin, College
of Optical Sciences, The Univ. of Arizona (USA);
Jonathan D. Ellis, Univ. of Rochester (USA); Sen
Han, Univ. of Shanghai for Science and Technology
(China); Marco Hanft, Carl Zeiss AG (Germany);
Chao-Wen Liang, National Central Univ. (Taiwan);
Norbert Lindlein, Friedrich-Alexander-Univ.
Erlangen-Nürnberg (Germany); Robert M. Malone,
National Security Technologies, LLC (USA);
Raymond G. Ohl IV, NASA Goddard Space Flight
Ctr. (USA); Robert E. Parks, Optical Perspectives
Group, LLC (USA); Martha Rosete-Aguilar, Univ.
Nacional Autónoma de México (Mexico); Peng Su,
College of Optical Sciences, The Univ. of Arizona
(USA); Yana Z. Williams, Atlas Material Testing
Technology (USA)
• alignment of micro optics • alignment of coherent and high-power optical
systems • optical alignment of nanostructures • case studies and alignment pitfalls • alignment and tolerancing of aspheres • alignment and tolerancing of freeform optics
and systems • loosening tolerances using active elements • alignment in electro-optical systems • alignment in metrology applications • alignment of fiber optic systems • active optical system alignment and tolerancing • system verification approaches • examples and applications of system verification • tools and techniques for verification • tutorials on alignment, tolerancing, and/or
verification. The topics of tolerancing, alignment, and verification
are crucial in the development of successful optical
systems. The assembly of actual optical systems
requires alignment of different system components.
The precision level of the alignment depends on the
assigned tolerance error budget, and so alignment
and tolerances are interrelated. Verification involves
validating optical system performance, including
assurance of performance under a variety of operating conditions.
This conference seeks to further the state-of-the-art
in alignment and tolerancing, including verification of
subsystems and at the system level, by providing a
forum where these essential topics can be discussed.
The conference also seeks to provide the audience
with past and current insights in these topics. This
ninth conference in the 2015 International Year of
Light continues to build on the successful conferences held at SPIE Optics+Photonics from 2007-2014.
Papers are solicited in the following areas:
• theories of alignment and tolerancing • approaches to tolerancing and error budgets • tolerance desensitization and nominal design • integrated optical design with tolerancing and
design for manufacturability • modeling and simulation for alignment,
tolerancing, and verification • alignment techniques, equipment, and tools • instruments for alignment • development of metrology instruments for
alignment • development of algorithms for alignment and
system verification • optical alignment examples • alignment in traditional lens systems and
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An Optical Believe It or Not: Key Lessons Learned IV
(OP313)
Conference Chair: Mark A. Kahan, Synopsys, Inc.
(USA)
Program Committee: George Z. Angeli, LSST
(USA); Paul Atcheson, Ball Aerospace &
Technologies Corp. (USA); Steven J. Battel,
Battel Engineering, Inc. (USA); Robert P. Breault,
Breault Research Organization, Inc. (USA); James
T. Carnevale, Raytheon Co. (USA); William J.
Cassarly, Synopsys, Inc. (USA); Daniel R. Coulter,
Jet Propulsion Lab. (USA); Charles D. Cox,
UTC Aerospace Systems (USA); Marc T. Daigle,
Optical Alchemy Inc. (USA); Alan E. DeCew Jr.,
MIT Lincoln Lab. (USA); Ronald G. Driggers,
U.S. Naval Research Lab. (USA); Mark A. Ealey,
Univ. of Kansas (USA); David F. Everett, NASA
Goddard Space Flight Ctr. (USA); James L. Fanson,
Jet Propulsion Lab. (USA); G. Groot Gregory,
Synopsys, Inc. (USA); Alson E. Hatheway, Alson
E. Hatheway Inc. (USA); Joseph B. Houston
Jr., Houston Research Associates (USA); Tony
Hull, The Univ. of New Mexico (USA); Gary W.
Matthews, Exelis Inc. (USA); Duncan T. Moore,
Univ. of Rochester (USA); Harold Schall, The
Boeing Co. (USA); Robert R. Shannon, College
of Optical Sciences, The Univ. of Arizona (USA);
Michael J.. Sholl, Univ. of California, Berkeley
(USA); H. Philip Stahl, NASA Marshall Space
Flight Ctr. (USA); David A. Thomas, David Thomas
Consulting (USA); Linda C. Usher, Executive Search
Group (USA); James C. Wyant, College of Optical
Sciences, The Univ. of Arizona (USA)
This conference is dedicated to the sharing of key
optical lessons learned. Nearly all optical engineers,
scientists, researchers, or managers have dealt with
the unexpected. Many of these situations in hindsight
are quite funny, and have buried within them key
optical/managerial lessons learned. The problem
with simply listing lesson learned is that as a simple
listing, they are clearly hard to remember. Thus, history repeats itself much to our collective debit. This
conference will help us all remember the important
take-aways by presenting a collection of small
stories or optical parables. Each may be somewhat
embellished by the author (within editorial limits).
And names, places, and dates may be changed to
protect the guilty. But all must (a) have a basis in
truth as avowed by the author (Devil’s Advocated
if/as apropos), and (b) each must wind up with at
least one, if not more than one, lesson learned that
has serious optical/ managerial content.
• any aspect of the build-cycle may be included
be it in conceptualization, design, development,
fabrication (any somewhat optically related
process), test, or end-use • any technical discipline may be included if/as it
ties to optics and lessons learned, e.g. optical
systems engineering, optical engineering/
design, opto-mechanics, thermo-optics,
coatings, stray light, electro-optics/detectors,
optical-physics, etc. • any managerial aspect may be included, e.g.
program management, staffing, scheduling,
costs/costing, and legal/ethical issues • any personnel problem may be included if/as it
relates to an optical/managerial truth (this can
include training or the lack thereof). Of special interest are stories where, despite any
humor, the optically and managerially related lessons
learned are serious and will help to form a body of
knowledge that can be used, as an evolving checklist for other ongoing or future optically-related
adventures:
• any optically related piece-parts may be
included, from raw materials to heat treats to
coatings, to mechanisms, etc... • any optical environment is acceptable, e.g. from
underwater to outer-space to child-proof toys to
shot-from-a-gun • any size is acceptable, e.g. from nano, MEMS, to
deployable multi-meter optics • inter-company relationships and/or relationships
with clients, suppliers, and or vendors can be
included - if you dare, and you can sanitize your
text to avoid liable (and as long as there is a
key optically/managerially related take-away,
though these may be in a business-based sense) • management, legal, ethical and/or programmatic
factors are especially encouraged, be they
related to staffing, budgeting, and assessing
risks, to contending with launch delays, to name
but a few of the aspects worth discussing. Papers are specifically requested on past, current and
/or evolving optically-related systems that:
• have been subject to surprises, anomalies, and/
or unanticipated business factors which, in
hindsight, are funny and/or which have a key
project lesson-learned/take-away • where (optically related) specifications and/or
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photonic devices and applications
Ultrafast Nonlinear Imaging and Spectroscopy III
(OP230)
Conference Chair: Zhiwen Liu, The Pennsylvania
State Univ. (USA)
Conference Co-Chairs: Iam Choon Khoo, The
Pennsylvania State Univ. (USA); Demetri Psaltis,
Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
(Switzerland); Kebin Shi, Peking Univ. (China)
Program Committee: George Barbastathis,
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (USA);
Randy A. Bartels, Colorado State Univ. (USA);
Martin Centurion, Univ. of Nebraska-Lincoln
(USA); Yujie J. Ding, Lehigh Univ. (USA); Jason M.
Eichenholz, Open Photonics, Inc. (USA); Kenan
Gundogdu, North Carolina State Univ. (USA);
Hans D. Hallen, North Carolina State Univ. (USA);
Zhenyu Li, The George Washington Univ. (USA);
Fiorenzo Gabriele Omenetto, Tufts Univ. (USA);
Yong Xu, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State
Univ. (USA)
The main theme of this conference is focused on
exploiting ultrafast and nonlinear optical techniques
for imaging and spectroscopy applications. The
merging of ultrafast nonlinear optics and imaging has
created exciting opportunities to explore nonlinear
susceptibility as contrast mechanisms for label-free
imaging. For instance, second harmonic generation
(SHG) imaging relies on the difference in second
order nonlinear susceptibility to form an image
and can be used to probe molecules or structures
without inversion symmetry. The introduction of the
multi-photon nonlinear excitation technique using
femtosecond pulses to fluorescence microcopy has
allowed for the use of longer excitation wavelengths
hence deeper penetration depth in scattering media,
reduced photo-toxicity, and natural optical sectioning
capability. By combining nonlinear molecular vibrational spectroscopy (such as coherent anti-Stokes
Raman spectroscopy – CARS, and stimulated Raman
scattering – SRS) with imaging, coherent Raman
microscopy possesses the unique chemical selective
imaging capability. Last but not the least, various
novel sources generated by ultrafast nonlinear processes (e.g., supercontinuum) also have significant
impact on the field of imaging and spectroscopy.
This conference provides an excellent opportunity
for researchers working on the field of ultrafast
nonlinear imaging and spectroscopy to present their
most recent progress. Papers on all related areas are
solicited, including novel ultrafast nonlinear optical
imaging and spectroscopy techniques, nonlinear imaging contrast mechanisms, applications of ultrafast
nonlinear imaging and spectroscopy, nonlinear optical sources, and computational techniques related
to ultrafast nonlinear imaging and spectroscopy. The
following are a list of exemplary topical areas:
• sum frequency generation (SFG) spectroscopy,
SFG and SHG (second harmonic generation)
microscopy
• multi-photon excitation fluorescence microscopy
• third harmonic generation (THG) microscopy • four wave mixing spectroscopy and imaging,
coherent Raman spectroscopy and microscopy
(e.g., CARS, SRS)
• ultrafast nanoscale nonlinear imaging and
spectroscopy
• ultrafast electron diffraction and imaging
• multispectral imaging • multidimensional spectroscopy • Brillouin imaging • holographic nonlinear imaging
• stimulated Emission Depletion Microscopy
(STED) • structured illumination imaging • nonlinear sources (e.g., supercontinuum, THz)
for imaging and spectroscopy
• novel ultrafast and nonlinear imaging and
spectroscopy techniques • computational nonlinear imaging and
spectroscopy
• biological and chemical imaging and sensing
applications. Michael T. Eismann, Editor-in-Chief
Authors are invited to submit an original
manuscript to Optical Engineering, which is
now covered by all major indexes and Journal
Citation Reports.
Optical Engineering is a journal focusing on the
research and development in optical science
and engineering and the practical applications
of known optical science, engineering, and
technology.
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Call for Papers
Terahertz Emitters, Receivers, and Applications VI
(OP231)
Conference Chairs: Manijeh Razeghi, Northwestern
Univ. (USA); Alexei N. Baranov, Univ. Montpellier 2
(France); John M. Zavada, Polytechnic Institute of
New York Univ. (USA); Dimitris Pavlidis, National
Science Foundation (USA)
Program Committee: Joshua Abell, U.S. Naval
Research Lab. (USA); Maria Amanti, Univ. Paris
7-Denis Diderot (France); Stefano Barbieri,
Univ. Paris 7-Denis Diderot (France); Henry O.
Everitt, U.S. Army Research, Development and
Engineering Command (USA); Jérôme Faist, ETH
Zürich (Switzerland); Mauro F. Pereira, Sheffield
Hallam Univ. (United Kingdom); Sven Höfling,
Univ. of St. Andrews (United Kingdom); Hiroshi
Ito, Kitasato Univ. (Japan); Mona Jarrahi, Univ. of
Michigan (USA); Wojciech Knap, Univ. Montpellier
2 (France); Stephen A. Lynch, Cardiff Univ. (United
Kingdom); Juliette Mangeney, Ecole Normale
Supérieure (France); Tariq Manzur, Naval Undersea
Warfare Ctr. (USA); Oleg Mitrofanov, Univ. College
London (United Kingdom); Gaël Mouret, Univ. du
Littoral Côte d’Opale (France); Naoki Oda, NEC
Corp. (Japan); Aleksandar D. Rakic, The Univ. of
Queensland (Australia); Pascale Roy, Synchrotron
SOLEIL (France); Carlo Sirtori, Univ. Paris 7-Denis
Diderot (France); Zachary D. Taylor, Univ. of
California, Los Angeles (USA); Roland Teissier,
Univ. Montpellier 2 (France); Gintaras Valušis, Ctr.
for Physical Sciences and Technology (Lithuania);
Miriam S. Vitiello, Consiglio Nazionale delle
Ricerche (Italy); Benjamin S. Williams, Univ. of
California, Los Angeles (USA)
The terahertz region extends from approximately
100 GHz to 10 THz and this frequency range can be
considered as a link between electronics and photonics. Since the beginning of the 90s this domain was
growing first with the development of time-domain
spectroscopy and now is becoming more and more
attractive with the emergence of new technologies:
quantum cascade lasers, nano-transistors, photomixing, and mixers. Systems based on these devices
have found a lot of applications exploiting unique
properties of the THz domain of the electromagnetic
spectrum. This conference is intended to provide a
forum for scientists, engineers, and researchers from
a diverse set of disciplines who are interested in either
learning more about terahertz technology. The scope
of the conference includes sources and detectors of
THz radiation, optical components and systems for
this frequency domain, as well as different applications utilizing this technology.
Sources of THz radiation
• quantum cascade lasers, frequency mixers,
frequency multipliers, FET and HEMT sources,
resonant tunneling diodes, parametric
oscillators, solid-state sources, electron beam
sources, vacuum electronics sources, graphene,
p-germanium sources, photoconductive sources,
single frequency and broad band sources,
tunable sources, high power sources. THz detectors
• quantum detectors, Schottky and other mixers,
bolometers and other thermal detectors, THz
focal plane arrays, antenna integrated detectors,
heterodyne detection techniques, active and
passive imaging systems. Spectroscopy
• spectral measurement techniques • spectroscopic approaches and techniques • identification of organic and inorganic materials
using THz spectroscopy. Biomedical applications
• DNA identification, cell abnormalities, medical
imaging • identification of biological and chemical species • burn and water content analysis, tissue
abnormality identification, cancer identification
and screening • pharmaceutiques, dentistry, other medical and
clinical applications. Other applications
• nondestructive testing • security and defense applications • THz communications, principles ,
instrumentation, media characteristics, wireless
communications, detection systems • astronomy and space applications, imaging
techniques. Novel concepts and materials for THz
technology
• new concepts, experimental procedures, and
implementations • new fabrication processes • novel applications • integrated photonic devices • linear and nonlinear optical materials and
devices • III-nitride alloys • organic source and modulator materials and
devices. Papers are solicited in the following areas: Fundamentals of generation, detection,
and propagation of THz waves
• modeling of THz sources and detectors,
performance limitations, optical components
and systems, gratings, waveguides, couplers,
photonic crystal structures and metamaterials,
photonic crystal devices and applications, single
element antennas, phased array antennas,
photonically driven antennas, photonic phase
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photonic devices and applications
Photonic Fiber and Crystal Devices: Advances in
Materials and Innovations in Device Applications IX
(OP232)
Conference Chairs: Shizhuo Yin, The Pennsylvania
State Univ. (USA); Ruyan Guo, The Univ. of Texas at
San Antonio (USA)
Program Committee: Partha P. Banerjee, Univ. of
Dayton (USA); Liliana Braescu, Institut National de
la Recherche Scientifique (Canada); Ken-Yuh Hsu,
National Chiao Tung Univ. (Taiwan); Rongqing Hui,
The Univ. of Kansas (USA); Suganda Jutamulia,
Univ. of Northern California (USA); Nickolai V.
Kukhtarev, Alabama A&M Univ. (USA); Ravindra
B. Lal, Alabama A&M Univ. (USA); Byoungho Lee,
Seoul National Univ. (Korea, Republic of); Liangcai
Cao, Tsinghua Univ. (China); Sergei F. Lyuksyutov,
The Univ. of Akron (USA); Manmohan D. Aggarwal,
Alabama A&M Univ. (USA); Paul B. Ruffin, U.S.
Army Research, Development and Engineering
Command (USA); Narsingh B. Singh, Univ. of
Maryland, Baltimore County (USA); Wei-Hung Su,
National Sun Yat-Sen Univ. (Taiwan); Ching-Cherng
Sun, National Central Univ. (Taiwan); Xiang Zhang,
Univ. of California, Berkeley (USA)
Founding Chair: Francis T.S. Yu, The Pennsylvania
State Univ. (USA)
The Photonic Fibers and Crystal Devices Conference
aims to establish a well-defined forum with focus on
innovations of photonic, optoelectronic, and optical
devices that depend essentially on advancement in
materials processing, optical and photonic property,
wave mixing, and photorefractive phenomena. This
conference is a continuation of the successful SPIE
conferences on Photorefractive Fiber and Crystal
Devices with strengthened topics on crystal growth
of nonlinear optic materials. The scope of applications this conference encompasses covers a broad
range from components to systems architectures
in optical signal processing, optical storage, optical
networks and communications, and photorefractive
material-based novel photonic devices. The objective
of this conference is to promote scientific interaction
that bridges advancement in photonic fibers and
bulk crystal materials with innovations in photonic
technology and device development.
Sessions will focus on the latest achievements on
both photonic materials and device technologies
that can lead to further advances in the communication, sensing, data storage, display, biomedical,
and defense applications. The status and future challenges in these areas also will be reviewed by invited
speakers. Authors are encouraged to submit papers
addressing the following session topics:
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Photonic Fibers and Crystal Materials:
• novel photorefractive, electro-optic, and
nonlinear optical fibers and crystals including
glasses, semiconductors, ferroelectrics,
polymeric, and magneto-optic materials
• crystal growth, defect and doping control, quasi
phase matching and domain manipulation
• photonic fibers, 2 and 3-dimensionally
engineered photonic crystal, and photonic
bandgap materials
• photosensitivity and spectral responses, physical
and optical characterizations
• experiments and theory that elucidate
correlations between materials doping and
defect-structure with photonic properties
• chalcogenide photonics
• hollow-core photonic crystal fiber design and
applications
• polarization maintaining photonic crystal fiber
designs and applications
• progress in high peak power capable photonic
fibers
• work on understanding the fundamental
mechanisms on photodarkening in fibers along
with process and design improvements to
reduce photodarkening effects
• advances in software for the design and
simulation of photonic fibers and photonic fiber
based systems.
Photonic Devices and Applications:
• components for optical communication, sensing,
and data storage, including transmission,
amplification, modulation, detection, dispersion
management, switching, data handling, and
packaging
• integrated optical components, nonlinear
frequency converters, diffractive devices,
three-dimensional optical memory, and dynamic
memories
• dynamic sensing for chemical, harsh
environment, biophotonic, and defense
applications
• adaptive optical devices utilizing coupled
effects such as electro-optic, elasto-optics,
photostriction, magneto-optics, and pyro-optics
• novel free-space and waveguiding optical
components, devices and subsystems including
supercontinuum lasers for photonic computing,
optomechanics, interconnects, switching, and
packaging of photonic processors
• analog and digital holographic data storage,
holographic miniaturization of functional
mapping, holographic image amplification,
volume holographic imaging, 3D imaging and
display
• phonic bandgap switches and modulation-based
switching devices
• photonic devices for energy conversion and
harvesting
• electromagnetics (nonlinear phenomena and
propagation of light in nonlinear crystals/optical
media).
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X-Ray, Gamma-Ray, and Particle Technologies
Advances in X-Ray/EUV Optics and Components X
(OP314)
Conference Chairs: Shunji Goto, Japan Synchrotron
Radiation Research Institute (Japan); Christian
Morawe, European Synchrotron Radiation Facility
(France); Ali M. Khounsary, X-ray Optics, Inc.
(USA) and Illinois Institute of Technology (USA)
Program Committee: Lucia Alianelli, Diamond
Light Source Ltd. (United Kingdom); Lahsen
Assoufid, Argonne National Lab. (USA); Stefan
Braun, Fraunhofer IWS Dresden (Germany); ShihLin Chang, National Tsing Hua Univ. (Taiwan);
Raymond Conley Jr., Argonne National Lab. (USA);
Sultan B. Dabagov, Istituto Nazionale di Fisica
Nucleare (Italy); Christian David, Paul Scherrer
Institut (Switzerland); Hans M. Hertz, KTH Royal
Institute of Technology (Sweden); Werner H.
Jark, Elettra-Sincrotrone Trieste S.C.p.A. (Italy);
George A. Kyrala, Los Alamos National Lab. (USA);
Eric Louis, FOM Institute DIFFER (Netherlands);
Carolyn A. MacDonald, Univ. at Albany (USA);
Howard A. Padmore, Lawrence Berkeley National
Lab. (USA); Ladislav Pina, Czech Technical Univ.
in Prague (Czech Republic); Yuriy Ya Platonov,
Rigaku Innovative Technologies, Inc. (USA);
Seungyu Rah, Pohang Univ. of Science and
Technology (Korea, Republic of); Peter Revesz,
Cornell Univ. (USA); Horst Schulte-Schrepping,
Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron (Germany);
Regina Soufli, Lawrence Livermore National Lab.
(USA); Stanislav Stoupin, Argonne National Lab.
(USA); Akihiko Ueda, JTEC Corp. (Japan); Joerg
Wiesmann, Incoatec GmbH (Germany); Makina
Yabashi, RIKEN (Japan) and Japan Synchrotron
Radiation Research Institute (Japan); Kazuto
Yamauchi, Osaka Univ. (Japan); Brian W. Yates,
Canadian Light Source Inc. (Canada)
Presentations on emerging needs, progress reports,
and topical reviews covering the following and related topics are solicited:
• x-ray sources (synchrotron, XFEL, etc...) • emerging needs in x-ray, XFEL, and EUV optics • novel optical substrates, materials, processes,
and applications • crystal optics design, fabrication, and
applications • x-ray and EUV mirror fabrication: surface
figuring and finishing techniques, capabilities,
and limitations • management of optical components under high
heat/radiation load and in hostile environments • thermal and mechanical stability of optical
systems • active/passive/adaptive shape control of optical
elements • optical and x-ray metrology of optical substrates • coherence preservation and wave front quality • coating- and multilayer-based optics and
performance • focusing optics including refractive, reflective,
and diffrative optics • filters, windows, x-ray beam position monitors • x-ray optics for extreme spatial and / or energy
resolution • x-ray optics software and simulation. Expanding use of x-ray and EUV radiation in many
scientific and technical applications requires the
continued development of new and improved sources
and optics to deliver brighter, better-conditioned
beams to the end-user. This conference focuses on
the advances, as well as the emerging needs, in x-ray
and EUV sources, optics, and applications including
next-generation synchrotron sources, EUV photolithography, and x-ray astronomy.
In radiation to sources and source/optics integration,
the topics covered include design, development,
fabrication, installation, evaluation, and applications
of optical elements such as mirrors, monochromators,
multilayers, zone-plates, and lenses. It is also an aim
of this conference to provide an opportunity for the
developers and users to share both the progress and
challenges in each of these and related areas.
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X-Ray, Gamma-Ray, and Particle Technologies
X-Ray Lasers and Coherent X-Ray Sources:
Development and Applications XI (OP315)
Conference Chairs: Annie Klisnick, CNRS, Univ.
Paris-Sud 11 (France); Carmen S. Menoni, Colorado
State Univ. (USA)
Program Committee: Jens Biegert, ICFO - Institut
de Ciències Fotòniques (Spain); Hiroyuki Daido,
Japan Atomic Energy Agency (Japan); Yasin
Ekinci, Paul Scherrer Institut (Switzerland);
Sylvie Jacquemot, Ecole Polytechnique (France);
Do-Kyeong Ko, Gwangju Institute of Science
and Technology (Korea, Republic of); Michaela
Kozlova, Institute of Physics of the ASCR, v.v.i.
(Czech Republic); Ciaran L. S. Lewis, Queen’s
Univ. Belfast (United Kingdom); Stefan P. Moeller,
SLAC National Accelerator Lab. (USA); Peter
Viktor Nickles, Gwangju Institute of Science and
Technology (Korea, Republic of); Joseph Nilsen,
Lawrence Livermore National Lab. (USA); Jorge
J. Rocca, Colorado State Univ. (USA); Regina
Soufli, Lawrence Livermore National Lab. (USA);
Szymon Suckewer, Princeton Univ. (USA); Gregory
J. Tallents, The Univ. of York (United Kingdom);
Alexander Vladimirovich Vinogradov, P.N.
Lebedev Physical Institute (Russian Federation);
Marco Zangrando, Sincrotrone Trieste S.C.p.A.
(Italy)
Papers are solicited on the following topics:
• laser- and discharge- pumped plasma-based
x-ray lasers • high-harmonic XUV and x-ray sources • free-electron laser generation in the XUV, soft
and hard x-ray region • high brightness and ultrashort pulse x-ray
sources • injection-seeding of x-ray laser amplifiers • high-repetition-rate x-ray lasers • new lasing transitions and novel x-ray laser
schemes • characterization of temporal and spatial
properties of x-ray beams • modeling of x-ray lasers and other x-ray sources • applications to high-field x-ray science,
generation and study of matter under extreme
conditions • applications to: microscopy, coherent imaging,
holography, spectroscopy, interferometry,
lithography and coherent and incoherent
metrologies, ablation, material science, biology,
nanoscience and technology • diagnostics and x-ray optics for x-ray lasers and
coherent x-ray sources. This conference is aimed at providing a forum to a
broad range of communities interested in new developments and applications of intense coherent x-ray
sources. Recent experimental and theoretical results
in the generation of plasma-based x-ray lasers, fourth
generation accelerator-based sources and high-harmonic generation will be reported. Progress in the
implementation of instrumented beamlines for users
will be discussed, with attention to new advances in
x-ray optics, temporal and spatial beam metrology,
as well as other supporting technologies. Innovative
applications of coherent x-ray sources in areas of
research such as high-field x-ray science, matter
under extreme conditions, high-resolution imaging
and patterning, metrology, etc. will be presented.
Important Dates
Abstracts Due:
26 January 2015
Author Notification:
6 APRIL 2015
The contact author will be notified
of abstract acceptance by email.
Manuscript Due Date:
13 July 2015
Please Note: Submissions imply the intent of at least
one author to register, attend the symposium, present
the paper as scheduled, where it is an oral or poster
presentation, and submit a full manuscript by the
deadline.
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Advances in Laboratory-based X-Ray Sources,
Optics, and Applications IV (OP321)
New
Conference Chairs: Ali M. Khounsary, X-ray Optics,
Inc. (USA), Illinois Institute of Technology (USA);
Carolyn A. MacDonald, Univ. at Albany (USA)
Increasing use of x-rays in imaging, inspection,
non-destructive testing, crystallography, etc. has
resulted in a growing demand for brighter laboratory-based x-ray beams. This demand can be met
by developing higher power (novel or conventional)
source, and improvements in the optics used in collecting and delivering the beam to the target. Synchrotron radiation sources do provide bright
x-ray beams, but for reasons of portability, access,
cost, control, system integration, etc., higher power/
brighter laboratory-based sources combined with
suitable optics remain critical to a broader utilization
of x-rays for scientific, medical, industrial, and other
applications. The focus of this conference is on the
progress in both source and optics developments for
laboratory-based x-ray systems and on the challenging applications that both derive and benefit from
this advancement. Contributed papers are solicited
on the following and related topics:
Laboratory-based Source Development
• rotating anode and fixed tube x-ray sources • laser plasma sources • non-conventional x-ray sources • advanced materials and metallurgical issues in
source design • cooling techniques. Laboratory-based Optics Development
• multilayer and graded index multilayer optics • shaped mirrors • nested cones • bent crystals • refractive optics • capillary and polycapillary optics • novel optical elements. Laboratory-based Applications
Requiring Bright Sources
• imaging (including phase contrast imaging) • metrology • crystallography • microfluorescence • microdiffraction • non-destructive testing. +1 360 676 3290 • [email protected] • twitter (#OpticsPhotonics)
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X-Ray, Gamma-Ray, and Particle Technologies
Target Diagnostics Physics and Engineering for Inertial
Confinement Fusion IV (OP316)
Conference Chairs: Jeffrey A. Koch, National
Security Technologies, LLC (USA); Gary P. Grim,
Los Alamos National Lab. (USA)
Program Committee: W. Jack Armstrong, Univ.
of Rochester (USA); Perry M. Bell, Lawrence
Livermore National Lab. (USA); David K. Bradley,
Lawrence Livermore National Lab. (USA); Frank E.
Merrill, Los Alamos National Lab. (USA); T. Craig
Sangster, Univ. of Rochester (USA)
Energy security is a significant concern for national
and international economic vitality and stability. A
major step towards energy independence for the
global community would be the successful demonstration of thermonuclear ignition in a laboratory
setting, marking an era of potentially limitless energy
supply. Inertial confinement fusion is one path that
may lead to this goal. Target Diagnostics Physics and
Engineering for Inertial Confinement Fusion refers
to the cross disciplinary research, development,
and engineering being performed at high-energydensity science facilities around the world, aimed
at providing key performance data to enable scientific programs to obtain ignition. Target Diagnostics
Physics and Engineering (TDPE) draws from a broad
set of disciplines including, optical and materials
sciences, atomic, nuclear, and plasma physics, as well
as mechanical, optical, and nuclear engineering. The
disciplines are brought to bear on a variety of key
scientific phenomena, such as radiation and material
temperatures, shock and material velocities, material
dimensions, as well as, plasma phenomena such as
laser matter interactions. Diagnostic techniques
typically require a team of physicists, engineers,
and skilled technicians, to perform the research and
development required to bring new techniques to
maturity, design and implement these as operational
diagnostics, as well as to qualify and maintain these
important scientific tools. TDPE solicits contributed
papers concerning, but not limited to, the design,
implementation, qualification, and operation of
diagnostics, or systems addressing:
• optical techniques, such as system and target
alignment, target performance, such as
backscatter and velocimetry, etc... • x-ray and gamma-ray techniques, including
streaked, gated, and time integrated imaging
and spectroscopy • particle techniques, including time-of-flight,
gated and time integrated imaging, and
spectroscopy • data acquisition and timing • emerging and novel techniques, such as prompt
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X-Ray Nanoimaging II: Instruments and Methods
(OP317)
Conference Chair: Barry Lai, Argonne National Lab.
(USA)
Program Committee: Michael Feser, Carl Zeiss
X-ray Microscopy, Inc. (USA); Hans M. Hertz, Royal
Institute of Technology (Sweden); Ian McNulty,
Argonne National Lab. (USA); David Paterson,
Australian Synchrotron (Australia); Christian G.
Schroer, DESY, Univ. of Hamburg (Germany);
Andrea Somogyi, Synchrotron SOLEIL (France);
Kazuto Yamauchi, Osaka Univ. (Japan)
In recent years, both synchrotron and laboratory-based facilities have witnessed astounding
progress in hard x-ray nanoimaging instruments and
methods. Nanoprobes with sub-100-nm resolution
have become available, while focusing an x-ray beam
to 1 nm may soon become possible. Combination
and correlation with other analytical techniques
such as x-ray spectroscopy, x-ray diffraction, in-situ
manipulation, and other methods are solving more
important questions than ever.
This conference will focus on the latest developments
in optics, instrumentation and systems, data analysis
methods, and integration with other techniques,
for both scanning and full-field x-ray microscopes,
including:
• nanoprobes, full-field microscopes, and
dedicated beamlines • high-resolution nanofocusing optics • instruments for nanoimaging and
nanopositioning • novel nanoimaging methods and correlative
techniques • fast and advanced detection schemes • control schemes, data analysis, image
reconstruction, and modeling • nanobeam characterization and diagnostics. Join us in celebrating the
International Year of Light
The International Year of Light is a global initiative highlighting to the
citizens of the world the importance of light and light-based technologies
in their lives, for their futures, and for the development of society.
We hope that the International Year of Light will increase global
awareness of the central role of light in human activities and that the
brightest young minds continue to be attracted to careers in this field.
For more information on how you and
your organization can participate, visit
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X-Ray, Gamma-Ray, and Particle Technologies
Hard X-Ray, Gamma-Ray, and Neutron Detector
Physics XVII (OP318)
Conference Chairs: Larry Franks, Consultant
(USA); Ralph B. James, Brookhaven National
Lab. (USA); Michael Fiederle, Freiburger
Materialforschungszentrum (Germany); Arnold
Burger, Fisk Univ. (USA)
Program Committee: Toru Aoki, Shizuoka Univ.
(Japan); Fikri Aqariden, EPIR Technologies,
Inc. (USA); Jim E. Baciak Jr., Univ. of Florida
(USA); David B. Beach, National Nuclear Security
Administration (USA); Zane W. Bell, Oak Ridge
National Lab. (USA); Koushik Biswas, Arkansas
State Univ. (USA); Lynn A. Boatner, Oak Ridge
National Lab. (USA); Aleksey E. Bolotnikov,
Brookhaven National Lab. (USA); Edith Bourret
Courchesne, Lawrence Berkeley National Lab.
(USA); Giuseppe S. Camarda, Brookhaven National
Lab. (USA); Bill Cardoso, Creative Electron (USA);
Henry Chen, Brimrose Corp. of America (USA);
Nerine J. Cherepy, Lawrence Livermore National
Lab. (USA); Jeffrey J. Derby, Univ. of Minnesota
(USA); Kim F. Ferris, Pacific Northwest National
Lab. (USA); Petro M. Fochuk, Yuriy Fedkovych
Chernivtsi National Univ. (Ukraine); Jan Franc,
Charles Univ. in Prague (Czech Republic); Fei Gao,
Pacific Northwest National Lab. (USA); Zhong He,
Univ. of Michigan (USA); Keitaro Hitomi, Tohoku
Univ. (Japan); Alan Janos, U.S. Dept. of Homeland
Security (USA); Mercouri Kanatzidis, Northwestern
Univ. (USA); Warnick J. Kernan, Pacific Northwest
National Lab. (USA); KiHyun Kim, Korea Univ.
College of Health Sciences (Korea, Republic of);
Henric Krawczynski, Washington Univ. in St. Louis
(USA); Kelvin G. Lynn, Washington State Univ.
(USA); Krishna C. Mandal, Univ. of South Carolina
(USA); Robert D. McLaren, Consultant (USA);
Shariar Motakef, CapeSym, Inc. (USA); Sanjoy
Mukhopadhyay, National Security Technologies,
LLC (USA); Utpal N. Roy, Brookhaven National
Lab. (USA); Arie Ruzin, Tel Aviv Univ. (Israel);
David J. Singh, Oak Ridge National Lab. (USA);
Narsingh B. Singh, Univ. of Maryland, Baltimore
County (USA); Michael R. Squillante, Radiation
Monitoring Devices, Inc. (USA); Ashley C. Stowe,
Y-12 National Security Complex (USA); Csaba
Szeles, EI Detection & Imaging Systems (USA);
Sergey E. Ulin, National Research Nuclear Univ.
MEPhI (Russian Federation); Edgar V. van Loef,
Radiation Monitoring Devices, Inc. (USA); Aaron
L. Washington II, Savannah River National Lab.
(USA); Richard T. Williams, Wake Forest Univ.
(USA)
Advances continue to be made in hard x-ray, gamma-ray, neutron detectors and associated technologies for spectroscopy and imaging of these energetic photons and particles. Many types of position
and energy sensitive detectors are actively being
developed, including semiconductor detectors and
arrays, high-density noble gas detectors, phosphors,
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scintillators, thin film transistor arrays, charge-coupled devices, microchannel plates, and calorimetric
detectors. These detectors are being employed
singly, or in conjunction with optical components
and x-ray/gamma-ray sources to produce systems
having important applications ranging from medical
diagnostics and treatment to astronomical research.
Important examples include nuclear medicine,
dental imaging, dosimetry, industrial radiography,
nondestructive testing, heavy metals analysis, cargo inspection, nuclear safeguards and surveillance,
treaty verification, explosives detection, and environmental monitoring. This conference will provide rapid
dissemination of the latest results from the forefront
of research on hard x-ray, gamma-ray and neutron
detector physics through seminal invited papers
and qualified contributed papers from academic,
government, and industry researchers.
Important new results are solicited concerning, but
not limited to, the following general areas:
• theory of hard x-ray and gamma-ray detector
operation • design, fabrication, and testing of new devices
for direct and indirect photon detection • advanced room-temperature semiconductor
materials such as: CdZnTe; CdTe; Si; LiInSe2;
HgI2; PbI2; InP; GaAs; BiI3; TlBr; InI; CdSe;
ZnSe; polycrystalline films; amorphous Si; and
amorphous Se • semiconductor and scintillator crystal growth
and characterization • electrical contacts and their effects on device
response • scintillator physics, scintillator/PM tube devices,
scintillating fiber optics, phosphors • scintillator/semiconductor array devices • microchannel plates • gaseous and liquid medium detectors • calorimeters • low-temperature detection systems • development of neutron and charged particle
detectors • advanced readout electronics including smartsparse charge amplifier arrays, CCDs, CIDs, TFTs • development of electronic techniques to
compensate for material deficiencies • radiation damage, aging, and environmental
effects • spatial, energy, and timing sensitivity and
resolution • novel device structures for spectroscopic and
imaging detectors • fabrication and tests of strip and pixel arrays and
discrete detectors • development of the detectors for space,
cargo inspection, nondestructive testing,
dosimetry, x-ray fluorescence, environmental,
industrial, security, safeguards, and surveillance
applications. SPIE OPTICS + PHOTONICS 2015 • www.spie.org/optical15call
Call for Papers
Medical Applications of Radiation Detectors V (OP319)
Conference Chairs: H. Bradford Barber, The Univ.
of Arizona (USA); Lars R. Furenlid, The Univ. of
Arizona (USA); Hans N. Roehrig, The Univ. of
Arizona (USA)
Program Committee: Yonggang Cui, Brookhaven
National Lab. (USA); F. Patrick Doty, Sandia
National Labs., California (USA); Geoffrey Harding,
Morpho Detection (Germany); Ralph B. James,
Brookhaven National Lab. (USA); Denny L. Lee,
Direct X Ray Digital Imaging Technology LLC
(USA); Rex A. Moats, Children’s Hospital Los
Angeles (USA), The Univ. of Southern California
(USA); Vivek V. Nagarkar, Radiation Monitoring
Devices, Inc. (USA); Eiichi Sato, Iwate Medical
Univ. (Japan); Michael R. Squillante, Radiation
Monitoring Devices, Inc. (USA)
The recent development of new radiation detector
materials has resulted in great interest in rethinking
the design of biomedical imaging systems that make
use of gamma-rays or x-rays. Pixellated semiconductor detector arrays of such materials as CdTe
or CdZnTe (CZT) hold great promise for improving
both the spatial resolution and the energy resolution
of imaging detectors; semiconductor detectors are
now being incorporated into both clinical nuclear
medicine cameras and commercial small-animal
imaging systems.
Meanwhile, new scintillators, such as the lanthanide
halides and SrI 2, have been identified that have
high light yield, fast response and improved energy
resolution. These new scintillators also have the
potential to replace NaI(Tl) or LSO in conventional
imaging systems. Continuing research into the new
scintillators is driven by the need for better detectors for Positron Emission Tomography (PET), but
applications in single photon emission computed
tomography (SPECT) are also contemplated. Parallel
improvements in scintillation light detectors such
as: better multi-anode PMTs with better quantum
efficiency and more pixels, avalanche photodiode
arrays, image intensifiers used with CCD cameras
and SSPMs, should encourage the development of
a new generation of compact imaging systems for
biomedicine.
Improvements in electronic readout circuits have
similarly driven the development of ever larger
semiconductor-detector pixel arrays to the point
where applications in digital radiography may soon
be practical. The novel properties of the new detector materials and readout technologies can also
make possible new types of multimodality imaging
systems.
This conference is intended to be of interest to a
broad range of researchers, from those developing
new detectors that might have medical applications,
to those developing medical imaging systems, or
testing them in the clinic, to those just interested in
what medical imaging possibilities are on the horizon.
We invite submission of papers on, but not limited
to, the following topics:
• new applications of semiconductor detectors in
medicine (CdZnTe, CdTe, TlBr, Ge, Si, etc.) • medical applications of new scintillators (LaBr3:
Ce, LaCl3: Ce, elpasolites, SrI2, etc...) • novel small-animal x-ray/gamma-ray imaging
systems, including multi-modality systems • new imaging configurations for PET or SPECT • collimators for imaging optics for medical x-ray
or gamma-ray imaging • medical applications of Compton imaging • pixelated imagers for digital radiography • small gamma cameras or detector systems for
intraoperative use • improved detectors for portal imaging • metrology for new clinical radiology systems • gamma-ray or x-ray microscopy • compact, portable instruments for biomedical
imaging • biomedical neutron imaging. Michael T. Eismann, Editor-in-Chief
Authors are invited to submit an original
manuscript to Optical Engineering, which is
now covered by all major indexes and Journal
Citation Reports.
Optical Engineering is a journal focusing on the
research and development in optical science
and engineering and the practical applications
of known optical science, engineering, and
technology.
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X-Ray, Gamma-Ray, and Particle Technologies
Radiation Detectors: Systems and Applications XVI
(OP320)
Conference Chairs: Gary P. Grim, Los Alamos
National Lab. (USA); H. Bradford Barber, The Univ.
of Arizona (USA)
Program Committee: Stuart A. Baker, National
Security Technologies, LLC (USA); Patrick Feng,
Sandia National Labs., California (USA); Paul P.
Guss, National Security Technologies, LLC (USA);
Khalid M. Hattar, Sandia National Labs. (USA);
Ralph B. James, Brookhaven National Lab. (USA);
Edward Steven Jimenez Jr., Sandia National Labs.
(USA); Will E. Johns, Vanderbilt Univ. (USA);
Michael J. King, Rapiscan Systems Labs. (USA);
Edward A. McKigney, Los Alamos National Lab.
(USA); Wondwosen Mengesha, Physical Optics
Corp. (USA); Frank E. Merrill, Los Alamos National
Lab. (USA); Michael R. Squillante, Radiation
Monitoring Devices, Inc. (USA)
Radiation detectors are used to detect energetic
ionizing radiation due to such quanta as: gamma rays,
x-rays, protons, alpha particles, neutrons and beta
particles (electrons and positrons). Radiation-detector technologies span a wide range of applications
of benefit to mankind. Examples include: medical
imaging, biomedical research, nuclear safeguards,
and nonproliferation, explosives detection and threat
reduction, nondestructive testing, and materials research. Energetic ionizing radiation presents unique
challenges to the designers of components and
systems, due to the nature of its interactions with
matter. This conference provides an interdisciplinary
forum for detector-materials developers, instrument
designers and users to report on recent results, improvements, and new approaches for using ionizing
radiation. Emphasis is on new detector materials,
novel applications and imaging. Please note, this
conference previously had the title: “Penetrating
Radiation Systems and Applications,” the name
change should foster better alignment with conventional terminology. Contributed papers are solicited
concerning, but not limited to:
• nuclear safeguards • nondestructive test and evaluation • materials characterization • homeland security • elemental analysis in rock, coal, and minerals • explosives detection • neutron imaging • new applications for semiconductor detectors
(CdZnTe, CdTe, HgI2, etc.) • applications for new scintillation detector
materials such as lanthanide halides and
lanthanide silicates • coded-aperture imaging • Compton imaging • sources of penetrating radiation • high-speed pulse and spectral processing • neutron scattering instrumentation • gamma-ray and neutron radiography • nuclear chemistry • process monitoring and control. 34
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Signal, Image, and Data Processing
Signal and Data Processing of Small Targets 2015 (OP501)
Conference Chairs: Oliver E. Drummond,
Consulting Engineer (USA); Richard D.
Teichgraeber, Consulting Engineer (USA)
Program Committee: Liyi Dai, U.S. Army Research
Office (USA); Darren K. Emge, U.S. Army
Edgewood Chemical Biological Ctr. (USA); Denise
E. Jones, U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense
Command (USA); Karla K. Spriestersbach, Missile
Defense Agency (USA); Steven W. Waugh,
Defense Threat Reduction Agency (USA)
The location of this conference series alternates
annually between San Diego in odd years and Baltimore in even years, hence it is in San Diego in 2015.
This conference will provide a forum for discussion
of advances in algorithms for sensor signal and data
processing, including track initiation, maintenance,
termination, sensor fusion, and signal detection. Of
interest are targets that are too small for effective
use of traditional automatic target recognition with
a single frame of data. These targets include pointsource targets, unresolved closely spaced objects,
small extended objects, clusters of small targets, and
biological/chemical threats.
Of particular interest is the methods for processing of
low observables or tracking in a dense environment
of false signals, clutter, or targets. There is an increasing need for improvement in algorithm efficiency, i.e.,
improved functional performance relative to processor resources required. Also needed are accurate
evaluations and predictions of required resources and
of performance under realistic conditions.
Papers are invited on algorithm concepts and details,
results of feasibility studies and detailed performance evaluations, analytical studies, simulation
and performance evaluation techniques, related
mathematical and statistical methods, and methods
combining signal level processing and tracking. Of
special interest are papers that provide information
for selecting algorithms for an application. This includes the characteristics of algorithms in terms of
functional performance and required resources as a
function of operating conditions.
Signal Processing
• signal detection • biological/chemical signal processing • linear or nonlinear estimation and filtering • low signal-to-ratio clutter ratio processing • multiple frame signal processing/track-beforedetect • closely spaced object resolution/
characterization • extended object and cluster processing • background removal/clutter rejection/image
preprocessing • detecting targets that obscure the background • jitter, drift, bias estimation • gamma circumvention • threshold adjustment and control/CFAR
processing • image/frame registration • fuse-before-detect. Tracking: Association and Filtering
• single and multiple target tracking • tracking biological/chemical threats
• tracking low observables/dim targets
• single and multiple sensor data tracking • tracking filters or data association
• reversible decision and multiple hypotheses
tracking
• target detection and acquisition
• accommodating false signals, clutter, and stars
• track initiation, maintenance, and termination
• efficient gate search approaches
• maneuvering target/multiple model tracking
• sensor data fusion/network-centric processing
• tracking with dissimilar or non-collocated
multiple sensors
• sensor registration bias/gridlock processing
• tracking with unresolved closely spaced objects
• point source, small extended object, and cluster
tracking
• improved track consistency and quality
assessment
• processing with incomplete apriori estimates.
Papers about both tactical and strategic applications are solicited. Video and PC demonstrations of
performance are solicited. Papers are solicited in the
following and related areas:
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Signal and Data Processing of Small Targets 2015 (OP501) continued
Signal and Data Processing Issues
• multiple platform processing distribution • algorithms for concurrent/parallel processing
• critical open issues and algorithm tradeoffs
• impact of sensor design or scanning pattern on
processing
• phenomenology considerations
• performance: evaluation methods, statistics,
prediction
• modeling, simulations, and algorithm testbeds
• efficient/robust/adaptive processing methods
• promising advanced or innovative techniques
• target typing, classification, or discrimination
• counter-countermeasures
• processing multispectral data
• use of track data in signal processing
• integrated signal and data processing
• hyperspectral processing
• target-weapon assignment methods
• processing target features and attributes
• combat identification
• algorithms for homeland security
• network-centric resource management
• chemical/biological defense processing
• processing of fusion-level functions
• adaptive tracking or adaptive sensor fusion.
Special Workshop
The Signal and Data Processing of Small Targets
conference will be hosting a workshop similar to a
typical conference session except that the conference
proceedings and the SPIE Digital Library will use a
copy of each author’s PowerPoint file in lieu of a manuscript. In addition, the authors retain their copyright.
This workshop is intended for an author:
• who has a project in process and significant
current results that should be presented orally
but the project is not yet complete enough to
deserve the effort of a manuscript and/or • who already has a PowerPoint file that can be
easily modified and who desires to retain the
copyright. • who presents orally or has someone present
orally as scheduled. No Workshop presentations
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Pertinent Proceedings and SPIE Digital Library
information:
• PowerPoint (or similar) file is limited to from 6 to
12 pages with one or two slides per page (6 to 24
slides) • first or second slide of the PowerPoint files is to
include a copy of the text of the Abstract
• all Workshop PowerPoint files will be collected
and located in the Front Matter of the
conference proceedings
• the conference proceedings Front Matter will
be included in the SPIE Digital Library with free
access
• the authors retain their copyright but SPIE must
have the right to include a copy of the submitted
PowerPoint file in the Conference Proceedings
and in the SPIE Digital Library. Submission of Abstract to Call for Papers:
• submit abstract to SPIE as described in the
regular Call for Papers for the Signal and Data
Processing of Small Targets 2015 (OP501)
but with one exception. The exception is
that the presentation title should start with
“(Workshop}”. This exception only applies
to the submission to the call for papers in
order to indicate that the presentation is
for the Workshop (this special session}. The
“(Workshop}” will not be included in the
title after the presentation is assigned to the
Workshop session of this conference • appropriate presentation subjects are the same
as those listed for papers in the Call for Papers
for the Signal and Data Processing of Small
Targets 2015 (OP501) • for Author Preferred Presentation Type indicate
“Oral Presentation.” The latest conference information is on the Web at:
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Call for Papers
Wavelets and Sparsity XVI (OP502)
Conference Chairs: Manos Papadakis, Univ. of
Houston (USA); Vivek K. Goyal, Massachusetts
Institute of Technology (USA); Dimitri Van De
Ville, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
(Switzerland)
Program Committee: Sophie Achard, Gipsalab (France); Radu V. Balan, Univ. of Maryland,
College Park (USA); Bernhard G. Bodmann, Univ.
of Houston (USA); Peter G. Casazza, Univ. of
Missouri-Columbia (USA); Emilie Chouzenoux,
Univ. Paris-EST (France); Fabrizio De Vico Fallani,
Univ. Pierre et Marie Curie (France); Bin Dong, The
Univ. of Arizona (USA); Jalal M. Fadili, ENSICAEN
(France); Matthew Fickus, Air Force Institute of
Technology (USA); Mathews Jacob, The Univ.
of Iowa (USA); Gitta Kutyniok, Technische Univ.
Berlin (Germany); Demetrio Labate, Univ. of
Houston (USA); Fernanda Laezza, The Univ. of
Texas Medical Branch (USA); Michael Liebling,
Univ. of California, Santa Barbara (USA); Yue M.
Lu, Harvard Univ. (USA); Mauro Maggioni, Duke
Univ. (USA); Jean-Christophe Olivo-Marin, Institut
Pasteur (France); Naoki Saito, Univ. of California,
Davis (USA); Joshua D. Trzasko, Mayo Clinic (USA);
Michael Unser, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale
de Lausanne (Switzerland); Yves Wiaux, Ecole
Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (Switzerland);
Rebecca M. Willett, Univ. of Wisconsin-Madison
(USA)
This long-running series provides a forum for
presentation of results in theory and applications
of sparse representations. Originally, the focus of
this conference series was on wavelets, but in the
course of many successful meetings the topics have
expanded and now encompass the entire domain of
the theory and applications of all signals that have
sparse representations or approximations regardless
of their dimensionality. The conference welcomes
original papers on the mathematics of signal and
image processing and analysis and in all areas of
mathematical sciences that are affected fundamentally by the choice of image/signal representation.
The series distinguishes itself by successfully straddling disciplinary boundaries; it has drawn preeminent researchers in mathematics, signal and image
processing and analysis, computer vision, medical
imaging, neuroscience, physics, and other fields. It
focuses on novel applications of image analysis and
processing methods, refinements of existing techniques, and new theoretical developments.
Topics for submission may include (but are not
limited to):
• wavelet theory and multirate filterbanks • overcomplete representations in finite- and
infinite-dimensional spaces • new constructions of bases and frames for
sparse representations • time-frequency analysis • atomic and sparse representations with
applications in physics, neuroscience,
geosciences, biomedical imaging, computational
geometry, and biometrics • multiresolution surface representations and
graphics • fractal and singularity analysis
• multiscale random processes • sparse directional representations • sparse Poisson intensity reconstructions
• wavelets and atomic representations for
approximations
• regular and irregular sampling • applications in communications, radar, sonar,
imaging, etc. • compressed or compressive sensing • algorithms for estimation and detection of
sparse signals
• finite rate of innovation
• multiscale methods for super-resolution
• sparse representations on graphs and their
applications in mapping • sparsity in manifold learning
• sparsity in MRI reconstructions
• Sigma-Delta quantization
• variational techniques and optimization for
compressed or compressive sensing
Note: Please follow the submission
instructions below carefully:
Submit an extended abstract of 2 pages including as
many figures as needed (in addition to the 250 word
text-only Abstract required by SPIE), and include a
summary cover sheet that includes:
1. Description of the problem addressed: why is it
important?
2. Description of the original contribution of this
work: how does it compare with previous work
on the problem and work on similar problems?
3. No short author bios are needed.
Please visit www.waveletseries.org for a history of
this event.
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Signal, Image, and Data Processing
Optics and Photonics for Information Processing IX
(OP503)
Conference Chairs: Abdul A. S. Awwal,
Lawrence Livermore National Lab. (USA); Khan
M. Iftekharuddin, Old Dominion Univ. (USA);
Mohammad A. Matin, Univ. of Denver (USA); Mireya
García Vázquez, Ctr. de Investigación y Desarrollo
de Tecnología Digital (Mexico)
Conference Co-Chair: Andrés Márquez, Univ. de
Alicante (Spain)
Program Committee: George Barbastathis,
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (USA); Juan
Campos, Univ. Autònoma de Barcelona (Spain);
Liangcai Cao, Tsinghua Univ. (China); David
Casasent, Carnegie Mellon Univ. (USA); Víctor H.
Diaz-Ramirez, Ctr. de Investigación y Desarrollo
de Tecnología Digital (Mexico); Laurence G.
Hassebrook, Univ. of Kentucky (USA); Kazuyoshi
Itoh, Osaka Univ. (Japan); Mohammad Ataul
Karim, Univ. of Massachusetts Dartmouth (USA);
Byoungho Lee, Seoul National Univ. (Korea,
Republic of); Abhijit Mahalanobis, Lockheed Martin
Missiles and Fire Control (USA); Osamu Matoba,
Kobe Univ. (Japan); Alastair D. McAulay, Lehigh
Univ. (USA); Nasser M. Nasrabadi, U.S. Army
Research Lab. (USA); Mark A. Neifeld, The Univ. of
Arizona (USA); Takanori Nomura, Wakayama Univ.
(Japan); Ting-Chung Poon, Virginia Polytechnic
Institute and State Univ. (USA); Philippe Réfrégier,
Institut Fresnel (France); Joseph Rosen, Ben-Gurion
Univ. of the Negev (Israel); John T. Sheridan,
Univ. College Dublin (Ireland); Jun Tanida, Osaka
Univ. (Japan); Juan J. Tapia-Armenta, Ctr. de
Investigación y Desarrollo de Tecnología Digital
(Mexico); Leonardo Trujillo, Instituto Tecnologico
de Tijuana (Mexico); Cardinal Warde, Massachusetts
Institute of Technology (USA); Eriko Watanabe, The
Univ. of Electro-Communications (Japan); Toyohiko
Yatagai, Utsunomiya Univ. (Japan); María J. Yzuel,
Univ. Autònoma de Barcelona (Spain)
This conference is intended to provide a forum for
interchange on various algorithms, systems, sensors,
and architectures for novel applications in optics
and photonics in information processing. Original
unpublished contributions reporting recent advances
in analog and hybrid optical information systems and
techniques are solicited. All abstracts will be reviewed
by the program committee for originality and merit.
This year we would like to include a special session
on signal/image processing and intelligent systems
research in Mexico. Topics of interest include, but are
not limited to, the following:
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Algorithms
• optical pattern recognition, devices, optical
correlation hardware, nonlinear techniques for
pattern recognition • nonlinear, neural networks algorithms • novel transforms for optical imaging systems,
including wavelets transforms • optical image processing algorithms
• task-specific information for pattern recognition
• algorithms for large scale data (Big Data)
processing
• algorithms for data processing on wearable
devices.
Architecture and systems
• spatial light modulators (SLMs), photorefractive
materials for optical information systems • holographic techniques in information
processing, and information display systems
• optical storage/memory systems for information
processing
• optical systems for 3D pattern recognition, 3D
imaging, and Big Data image processing
• applications of novel optical materials for
information processing
• novel diffractive optics structures and devices.
Optical switching and interconnects
• optics in server architecture • waveguide, optical-fiber-based, polarization,
and intensity switching, optical limit switches,
optical multiplexing
• interconnection networks: fiber optic,
free-space, massively parallel optical
interconnections, static and reconfigurable
interconnects, optical backplanes and VCSEL
and VLSI implementation of interconnects • optical back bones for conventional computers,
optical/hybrid interconnects for electronic
computers.
Digital optical processing
• multi-valued logic, linear algebra processor,
system demonstrations, fault-tolerant
computing, optical logic and memory • holographic memory-based computing,
integrated optics, and soliton-based and
semiconductor devices for optical computing • modeling of holographic elements, joint
optimization • computational sensing, computational imaging
for Big Data processing
• digital holography applications.
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Call for Papers
Applications in biophotonics
• optical processing for biophotonics • applications of optical systems to information
security • optical systems for biometrics sensing and
recognition • optical encryption, watermarking.
Image forming and processing
applications
• imaging: 2D, 3D, integral, holographic, optical,
digital • novel x-ray-based image processing, algorithms
and systems, noise processing, applications in
medical, EUV, modeling, etc. • image processing of optical images for large
scale systems such as laser fusion facilities,
applications in optical alignment, optics
inspection, off-normal detection • optical systems and algorithms for Big Data
SAR/IR/visible/medical image processing and
recognition. Parallel digital computing architecture
• high-speed digital computation circuitry for Big
Data • application of FPGAs in optical data processing
• signed-digit based computing
• memristor-based computing.
Optical information processing in
different countries
• review of optical information processing
research over decades around the globe. Present to Hundreds,
publish TO Millions•
Publish your work in SPIE Proceedings.
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Signal, Image, and Data Processing
Applications of Digital Image Processing XXXVIII
(OP504)
Conference Chair: Andrew G. Tescher, AGT
Associates (USA)
Program Committee: Vasudev Bhaskaran,
Qualcomm Inc. (USA); Frederic Dufaux, Télécom
ParisTech (France); Touradj Ebrahimi, Ecole
Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (Switzerland);
Arianne T. Hinds, CableLabs (USA); Chun-Chieh J.
Kuo, The Univ. of Southern California (USA); Dan
Lelescu, Pelican Imaging Corp. (USA); Ajay Luthra,
ARRIS Group, Inc. (USA); Ofer Hadar, Ben-Gurion
Univ. of the Negev (Israel); Marek R. Ogiela,
AGH Univ. of Science and Technology (Poland);
Andre J. Oosterlinck, Kuleuven R & D (Belgium);
Sethuraman Panchanathan, Arizona State Univ.
(USA); Yuriy A. Reznik, InterDigital, Inc. (USA);
Thomas Richter, Univ. Stuttgart (Germany); John
A. Saghri, California Polytechnic State Univ., San
Luis Obispo (USA); Peter Schelkens, Vrije Univ.
Brussel (Belgium); Gary J. Sullivan, Microsoft Corp.
(USA); Mihaela van der Schaar, Univ. of California,
Los Angeles (USA); Anthony Vetro, Mitsubishi
Electric Research Labs. (USA)
The field of digital image processing has experienced
continuous and significant expansion in recent years.
The usefulness of this technology is apparent in
many different disciplines covering medicine through
remote sensing. The advances and wide availability
of image processing hardware has further enhanced
the usefulness of image processing. The Application
of Digital Image Processing conference welcomes
contributions of new results and novel techniques
from this important technology.
Papers are solicited in the broad areas of digital
image processing applications, including:
• medical applications • digital cinema
• color processing
• robot vision • facsimile • registration techniques
• image processing architectures, workstations,
and programmable DSPs
• multimedia applications
• high-quality color representation
• impact of standardization on image processing
• restorations and enhancements
• image transmission and coding
• remote sensing
• hybrid techniques
• pattern recognition
• multidimensional image processing
• video processing
• high-resolution display
• super-high-definition image processing
• computational imaging
• visual search.
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Call for Papers
Image Reconstruction from Incomplete Data VIII
(OP505)
Conference Chairs: Philip J. Bones, Univ. of
Canterbury (New Zealand); Michael A. Fiddy, The
Univ. of North Carolina at Charlotte (USA); Rick P.
Millane, Univ. of Canterbury (New Zealand)
Program Committee: Mark A. Anastasio,
Washington Univ. in St. Louis (USA); David J.
Brady, Duke Univ. (USA); Emmanuel J. Candes,
Stanford Univ. (USA); Julian C. Christou, Gemini
Observatory (USA); Timothy J. Cornwell,
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research
Organisation (Australia); Peter C. Doerschuk,
Cornell Univ. (USA); Veit Elser, Cornell Univ.
(USA); James Fienup, Univ. of Rochester (USA);
Andrew J. Lambert, The Univ. of New South Wales
(Australia); Julian Maclaren, Stanford Univ. (USA);
Charles L. Matson, Air Force Research Lab. (USA);
Sudhakar Prasad, The Univ. of New Mexico (USA);
Markus E. Testorf, Dartmouth College (USA); Kevin
J. Webb, Purdue Univ. (USA); Jong Chul Ye, KAIST
(Korea, Republic of); Chunhong Yoon, European
XFEL GmbH (Germany)
Topics may include, but are not limited to:
• phase retrieval, superresolution, and
deconvolution • image and system modeling and regularization
• probabilistic and Bayesian methods for inverse
problems
• phase space and optimization methods for
image recovery
• matched filtering
• sampling, aliasing, compressive sampling
techniques
• computationally efficient algorithms
• wavefield propagation
• radar, lidar, and sonar
• inverse scattering
• imaging of, or through, turbulent, refracting, or
highly scattering media
• profile inversion
• applications in remote sensing, medicine,
biology, geophysics, etc.
The theme of this conference is focused on models,
methods, and algorithms for reconstructing images
of physical systems or objects from measured data,
in which the data are incomplete, in the sense that
they do not, by themselves, allow a direct representation or computation of a high-fidelity quantitative
image. It is therefore necessary to incorporate other
information or constraints to obtain a useful solution
and/or the required information about the object.
The design of effective and efficient algorithms for
processing different kinds of available data and constraints to obtain a solution is of primary importance
in all kinds of sensing and imaging applications. In
many, although not all of these problems, the data
are related to a measured scattered or diffracted
wavefield that carries information concerning the
object. Examples of challenging problems that arise
include phase retrieval, deconvolution, inverse scattering, regularization, limited or random samples and
imaging through turbulence. Example application
areas include radar imaging, medical imaging (ultrasonic, x-ray CT, MRI, optical diffusion and optical
coherence, etc.), laser imaging, optical and radio
astronomy, optical and electron microscopy, x-ray
and electron crystallography, geophysical imaging
(atmospheric profiling, ocean acoustic, seismic,
etc.), and signal design. While the applications and
methods used are diverse, we invite contributions
from researchers in any discipline who make use of
these kinds of techniques.
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Astronomical Optics and Instrumentation
UV, X-Ray, and Gamma-Ray Space Instrumentation for
Astronomy XIX (OP400)
Conference Chair: Oswald H. Siegmund, Univ. of
California, Berkeley (USA)
Program Committee: Stephan R. McCandliss,
Johns Hopkins Univ. (USA); Camden Ertley, Univ.
of California, Berkeley (USA); Brian T. Fleming,
Univ. of Colorado at Boulder (USA); James C.
Green, Univ. of Colorado at Boulder (USA); Anton
Tremsin, Univ. of California, Berkeley (USA)
This conference will examine recent progress in UV,
x-ray, and gamma-ray instrumentation for astrophysics and solar system missions. We seek to highlight
recent missions, new concepts, and techniques for
detection in spectroscopy and imaging, and their
application to specific experiments both current and
future. Examples of space science missions exploring
the UV, x-ray, and gamma-ray bands include AGILE,
ASTRO-E2, ASTROSAT, CHANDRA, FERMI/GLAST,
GOLD, HINODE, HST, ICON, INTEGRAL, IRIS, JUICE,
JUNO, KEPLER, LBTI, LRO/LAMP, MAXI, NuSTAR,
ROSETTA, SPRINT-A, SWIFT, TIMED-SEE, VeSpR,
XEUS, and XMM-Newton. We request contributions
detailing the operation of the instrumentation on
these (and other planned) missions, with presentation of early experimental results. The development
of advanced instrumentation through sounding rocket experiments and basic laboratory research are also
fundamental for progress in space astrophysics, and
therefore of specific interest. Moreover, the radiation
environment in space presents unique instrumentation problems for each new mission. Hence, we
encourage submissions on all types of space hardware program development, and especially results
for missions related to instrument technology and
the space environment. Work on novel experimental
techniques, detector, spectroscopy, and imaging
systems for these wavelength regions is of particular
interest. Topics that will be covered include, but are
not restricted to:
UV and soft x-ray detectionphotoemissive, photoconductive,
superconductive
• microchannel plates, photocathodes,
photodiodes, gaseous counters • calibration reference devices, windows and
filters • Si, CZT, Ge, and other detectors, CCDs, CMOS,
and CIDs • mixed signal ASIC design for position sensitive
detectors • superconducting detection techniques, STJ, TES,
calorimeters. Hard x-ray and gamma-ray spectroscopic
and imaging techniques
• scintillator crystal spectrometers • gas and liquid proportional counters • gas scintillation and solid state drift chambers • coded apertures, modulation collimators, grid
collimators • imaging via crystal diffraction. Spaceborne experiments and missions
• flight instruments, calibration, and results • hard x-ray and gamma-ray spectrometers and
imagers • monitoring and timing instruments • FUV, EUV, and soft x-ray spectroscopy and
imaging • space radiation background and its instrumental
suppression • radiation damage effects in instruments and
detectors • integrated circuits and ASIC’S for-flight
applications. Mark Clampin, Editor-in-Chief
Authors are invited to submit an original
manuscript to the Journal of Astronomical
Telescopes, Instruments, and Systems, which
is now covered by all major indexes and
Journal Citation Reports.
The Journal of Astronomical Telescopes,
Instruments, and Systems (JATIS) publishes peerreviewed papers reporting on original research
in the development, testing, and application of
telescopes, instrumentation, techniques, and
systems for ground- and space-based astronomy.
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Call for Papers
UV/Optical/IR Space Telescopes and Instruments:
Innovative Technologies and Concepts VII (OP401)
Conference Chairs: Howard A. MacEwen, Reviresco
LLC (USA); James B. Breckinridge, College of
Optical Sciences, The Univ. of Arizona (USA),
California Institute of Technology (USA)
• High science value, low cost missions, such
as cubesat platforms applied to astrophysics
problems
• Approaches to mission development and
implementation that exhibit some of the
Program Committee: Suzanne Casement, Northrop
following characteristics:
Grumman Aerospace Systems (USA); Colin R.
- technology demonstrations
Cunningham, UK Astronomy Technology Ctr.
- instruments piggy backing on other missions
(United Kingdom); Lee D. Feinberg, NASA Goddard
to provide cost effective science
Space Flight Ctr. (USA); Matthew J. Griffin, Cardiff
- innovative approaches to risk management
Univ. (United Kingdom); David Leisawitz, NASA
- student involvement
Goddard Space Flight Ctr. (USA); Charles F. Lillie,
• Enabling system technologies for space
Lillie Consulting LLC (USA); Jean-Pierre Maillard,
telescopes, such as:
Institut d’Astrophysique de Paris (France); Gary
- formation flying concepts and technologies
W. Matthews, Exelis Geospatial Systems (USA);
for modular telescopes, assembly and
Mark J. McCaughrean, European Space Research
servicing, and similar missions
and Technology Ctr. (Netherlands); Jacobus M.
- deployment, assembly, commissioning and
Oschmann Jr., Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp.
other space infrastructure (USA); Marc Postman, Space Telescope Science
- system concepts utilizing servicing for
Institute (USA); David C. Redding, Jet Propulsion
extended mission life
Lab. (USA); Bernard D. Seery, NASA Goddard Space
- innovative real time metrology and wavefront
Flight Ctr. (USA); H. Philip Stahl, NASA Marshall
sensing and control
Space Flight Ctr. (USA)
- active optical systems, from mirrors to
complete telescopes
This Conference is intended to explore the current
state of the art for space telescope and instrumen- - new, lightweight materials and concepts
for space telescopes, including both the
tation programs, concepts, and technologies from
primary mirrors themselves and the telescope
the ultraviolet through the visible to the infrared and
structures
the submillimeter spectral ranges. A broad range of
operating space telescopes and instruments continue - active and passive cooling methods including
cryocoolers
to operate, including the Hubble Space Telescope
(HST), the newly launched Global Astrometric Inter- - technologies and architectures for achieving
high thermal stability of large telescopes
ferometer for Astrophysics (GAIA), and in a degraded
but adapted mission, Kepler (K2). The James Webb - technologies and architectures for performing
dynamic isolation of payloads
Space Telescope (JWST) is in advanced stages of
construction, while construction of Euclid is continuing. • Approaches that leverage programs in other
areas:
Studies on the science value and possible performance
of a Wide-Field IR Space Telescope (WFIRST) are well - synergies with ground-based or airborne
astronomical observatories
advanced. Over the longer term, the community is
ramping up a number of studies (notably of very large - synergism with science missions in other
spectral regions space telescopes that observe in the UV through IR) in
preparation for the National Research Council’s 2020 - exploration missions, goals, and technologies
Astrophysics Decadal Survey to ensure that the best - earth observation concepts and technologies
science is performed even in the difficult fiscal climate • Ground fabrication, integration, and testing
of telescope optics, instruments, telescope
expected for the foreseeable future.
structures and observatories including optical
To enable and support developments in these areas,
and thermal testing
papers are sought addressing topics that include, but • Simulation of end-to-end ground testing of
are not limited to, the following:
telescopes and space observatories to enable
• Highly innovative space telescope and instrument
confident launch of systems too large for
concepts
physical ground testing.
• Explorer-class mission concepts and technologies
Subsystem
and component technologies for space
• Concepts for future large aperture space
telescopes, particularly at the shorter wavelengths telescopes and instruments will frequently be of joint
interest to many of the other sessions that will meet
(i.e., into the ultraviolet)
during this conference. Depending upon interest, we
• Wide field of view (WFOV) telescope concepts
will work towards one or more joint sessions with apand technologies
propriate conferences or otherwise coordinate with
• Innovative technologies for exoplanet detection
those conferences to find the most appropriate fits
and characterization using space telescopes
and avoid overlaps. For example, a panel discussion
• Approaches to increasing insight into dark matter
of the technology involved in precision fabrication,
and dark energy using space telescopes
control, and measurement, spatial (picometer) and
• Innovative space telescopes and instrumentation
thermal (milli-Kelvin), considering both the need for
for solar astrophysics such high precision and its stability in macrostruc• The telescopes and instrumentation needed to
tures and over macrodurations, might have value
support studies of the structure and evolution of
across a wide range of the conference topics.
solar systems, including all of their constituent
bodies
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Astronomical Optics and Instrumentation
Optics for EUV, X-Ray, and Gamma-Ray Astronomy VII
(OP402)
Conference Chairs: Stephen L. O’Dell, NASA
Marshall Space Flight Ctr. (USA); Giovanni
Pareschi, INAF - Osservatorio Astronomico di
Brera (Italy)
Program Committee: Nicolas M. Barrière, Univ.
of California, Berkeley (USA); Marcos Bavdaz,
European Space Research and Technology Ctr.
(Netherlands); Vadim Burwitz, Max-PlanckInstitut für extraterrestrische Physik (Germany);
Finn E. Christensen, DTU Space (Denmark);
Peter Friedrich, Max-Planck-Institut für
extraterrestrische Physik (Germany); Filippo
Frontera, Univ. degli Studi di Ferrara (Italy); Fiona
A. Harrison, California Institute of Technology
(USA); René Hudec, Astronomical Institute of the
ASCR, v.v.i. (Czech Republic); Hideyo Kunieda,
Nagoya Univ. (Japan); Randall L. McEntaffer, The
Univ. of Iowa (USA); Noriyuki Narukage, National
Astronomical Observatory of Japan (Japan); Rene
A. Ong, Univ. of California, Los Angeles (USA);
Mikhail N. Pavlinsky, Space Research Institute
(Russian Federation); Robert Petre, NASA
Goddard Space Flight Ctr. (USA); Brian D. Ramsey,
NASA Marshall Space Flight Ctr. (USA); Paul B.
Reid, Harvard-Smithsonian Ctr. for Astrophysics
(USA); Suzanne E. Romaine, Harvard-Smithsonian
Ctr. for Astrophysics (USA); Mark L. Schattenburg,
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (USA);
Daniele Spiga, INAF - Osservatorio Astronomico di
Brera (Italy); Yuzuru Tawara, Nagoya Univ. (Japan);
Peter von Ballmoos, Institut de Recherche en
Astrophysique et Planétologie (France); Richard
Willingale, Univ. of Leicester (United Kingdom);
David L. Windt, Reflective X-Ray Optics LLC
(USA); William W. Zhang, NASA Goddard Space
Flight Ctr. (USA)
Currently operating x-ray observatories—Chandra,
XMM-Newton, Swift, Suzaku, NuSTAR, and Hinode—
demonstrate the importance of imaging optics to
x-ray astronomy. Launching within the next few
years, Spectrum Röntgen Gamma’s eROSITA will
conduct the most sensitive x-ray all-sky survey;
Astro-H will provide soft- and hard-x-ray focusing
telescopes—including a soft-x-ray imaging microcalorimeter. In this same period, India will launch its
first dedicated astronomical satellite—the multi-band
Astrosat, providing simultaneous observations spanning the visible through hard-x-ray bands. Collectively, these missions significantly advance technologies
for high angular resolution, large collecting areas,
high spectral resolution, broad spectral coverage,
and lightweight optical components.
Future facility-class x-ray observatories will rely upon
large-area precision optics to achieve the sensitivity
and angular resolution required to build upon the
successes of Chandra and of XMM-Newton. NASA,
ESA, and JAXA continue research toward developing
technologies for lightweight, large-area, precision,
x-ray mirror and grating systems. Indeed, ESA recently selected ATHENA—an x-ray mission enabled
by the development of innovative x-ray optics—as
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the second large-class mission in its Cosmic-Vision
program. Together with research into more futuristic
topics—including diffractive or interferometric imaging, active optics, and mirrors for ground-based
Cherenkov telescopes—significant progress continues worldwide toward meeting the future needs of
EUV, x-ray, and gamma-ray astronomy.
This conference provides a forum for discussion of
recent progress in imaging and spectroscopic optics
for EUV, x-ray, and gamma-ray astronomy. Conference sessions will cover all areas of optical science
and technology relevant to such optics, including
the following:
• performance of EUV, x-ray, or gamma-ray
optical systems • development of lightweight, precision or highthroughput grazing-incidence mirrors • development of lightweight, precision grating
systems for dispersive spectroscopy • material selection, formulation, deposition, and
characterization of multilayers • uses of multilayers for normal- and grazingincidence mirrors, filters, polarimetry, and
synthetic crystals • applications of Kirkpatrick-Baez, microchannelplate, pore, and capillary optics • theoretical and experimental analysis of surface
properties and contamination of mirrors • approaches and analyses for addressing systemlevel optical performance—pre-collimators,
baffles, filters, contamination, etc. • concepts, designs, and experiments in wide-field
imaging • concepts, designs, and experiments in highresolution refractive/diffractive imaging • concepts, designs, and experiments in diffractive
(Bragg or Laue) concentration and imaging • concepts, designs, and experiments in
interferometric imaging • concepts, designs, and experiments in active
and adjustable x-ray optics • design, fabrication, metrology, alignment,
assembly, and testing of imaging optical systems • design, fabrication, metrology, alignment,
assembly, and testing of spectroscopic optical
systems • design, fabrication, metrology, alignment,
assembly, and testing of polarimetric optical
systems • design, fabrication, and testing of coded
aperture masks for high-energy imaging • design, fabrication, and testing of (visible-light)
Cherenkov telescope arrays for high-energy
gamma-ray astrophysics • cross-fertilization of x-ray-optics technologies
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Call for Papers
Solar Physics and Space Weather Instrumentation VI
(OP403)
Conference Chairs: Silvano Fineschi, INAF Osservatorio Astronomico di Torino (Italy); Judy
Fennelly, Air Force Research Lab. (USA)
Program Committee: Frédéric Auchère, Institut
d’Astrophysique Spatiale (France); Ioannis A.
Daglis, National Observatory of Athens (Greece);
Dominic B. Doyle, European Space Research and
Technology Ctr. (Netherlands); Siraj Hasan, Indian
Institute of Astrophysics (India); John D. Moses,
U.S. Naval Research Lab. (USA); Daniel Ober, Air
Force Research Lab. (USA); Toshifumi Shimizu,
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (Japan);
Sébastien Vivès, Observatoire Astronomique de
Marseille-Provence (France); David Voss, Air Force
Research Lab. (USA)
This conference focuses on instrumentation, observatories, space missions and programs for observations
from the Sun to Earth’s upper atmosphere and space
environment. The aim is to bring together diverse
communities working on all elements of solar physics
and space weather instrumentation.
Studying solar phenomena and monitoring space
weather requires observations using both spacebased and ground-based instrumentations covering the different regions of the Sun-Earth system,
the Sun, interplanetary medium, magnetosphere,
ionosphere and thermosphere. Papers are solicited
concerning all instrumentation supporting solar
physics and space weather. This includes but is not
limited to concepts, designs, fabrication processes,
calibration, data trending, instrument modeling, and
satellite lifetime prediction modeling. We are also
interested in all past, current and future solar space
missions and satellite and ground constellation of
space weather instrumentation with a strong focus
on Space Situational Awareness.
Papers are solicited concerning CubeSat missions and
instrumentation that can meet current science needs,
or augment measurements used to better understand
solar physics and space weather. This includes, but
not limited to, previous CubeSat missions that have
demonstrated on-orbit results, current missions in
development, concepts (both single mission and
constellations), as well as novel CubeSat payloads
and measurement techniques. Special emphasis will
be on programs that can meet, support, or augment
current on-orbit, solar and space weather missions.
PAPERS ARE ALSO BEING SOLICITED
CONCERNING, BUT NOT RESTRICTED TO, THE
FOLLOWING TOPICS:
• space weather programs including ‘Sun-Earth
Connection’ • in-situ heliophysics and magnetospheric
instrumentation • in-situ observation: density, electric filelds • adaptive optics for solar telescopes • solar polarimetery • imaging, spectroscopy, polarimetry • innovative detectors • balloon-borne telescopes • radio arrays for solar observations • EUV/UV imaging, spectroscopy, detectors • calibration techniques and facilities • information technologies, archives, data mining
of solar and space weather data • ionosphere/thermosphere observations • thermospheric (neutral) winds • energetic particles • auroral dynamics • radiation belt observations • Multipoint measurement capabilities CubeSats
provide vs monolithic systems. This conference is intended to provide the solar physics community and that of Earth’s space environment
with a forum for discussing the latest updates on
instrumentation, observation techniques, and programs in their respective fields, and for proposing
innovative ideas for future Sun- Earth coordinated
observations.
SPECIAL SESSION WILL BE HELD FOR CUBESAT
SOLAR PHENOMENA AND SPACE WEATHER
MISSIONS AND INSTRUMENTATION
This Special Session focuses on CubeSat (1U-12U)
missions and CubeSat instrumentation that have
previously flown, planning to fly, or are in the concept
development that relate to furthering our understanding of the sun and space environment. The aim
is to bring together different communities working on
all elements of CubeSats mission and instrumentation
to better understand how this platform can be used to
meet current and future scientific needs. This includes
missions to LEO, MEO, GEO, and beyond.
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Astronomical Optics and Instrumentation
Techniques and Instrumentation for Detection of
Exoplanets VII (OP405)
Conference Chair: Stuart Shaklan, Jet Propulsion
Lab. (USA)
Program Committee: Olivier Guyon, Subaru
Telescope, National Astronomical Observatory
of Japan (USA) and Research Corp. of Univ. of
Hawaii (USA) and The Univ. of Arizona (USA);
Lucas Labadie, Univ. of Cologne (Germany);
Bruce A. Macintosh, Lawrence Livermore National
Lab. (USA); Dimitri P. Mawet, California Institute
of Technology (USA); M. Charley Noecker, Jet
Propulsion Lab. (USA); Rémi Soummer, Space
Telescope Science Institute (USA)
The 2010 National Academy of Sciences decadal
survey in astronomy and astrophysics highlighted
exoplanet research as an important aspect of NASA’s science program in the coming decades. Radial
velocity and microlensing programs from groundbased telescopes have discovered hundreds of
exoplanets in systems similar to and vastly different
from our own solar system. The Kepler and Corot
missions have added many additional planets and
thousands of candidate systems, including terrestrial
planets in the habitable zone, using precise transit
measurements. Through direct imaging with the
Hubble Space Telescope and ground-based adaptive optics systems, and spectral characterization of
transiting systems using the Spitzer Space Telescope,
significant investments in ground and space-based
exoplanet imaging and characterization technologies
have resulted in great progress toward the ultimate
goal of characterizing exoplanet systems containing
terrestrial planets. The first dedicated ExAO coronagraph systems have become operational on large
telescopes and are expected to measure significant
numbers of spectra of giant planets. These results
will inform the required scale, duration, and agility of
future planet imaging and characterization missions.
This session seeks papers that describe progress
in planet detection technologies, especially those
leading toward the direct detection and characterization of terrestrial planets. While direct imaging
has been emphasized in this summary, papers are
welcomed in indirect techniques that will lead to a
better understanding of planetary systems.
Papers are solicited in, but are not limited to, topics
such as:
• radial velocity measurements • transit measurements • gravitational microlensing • astrometric measurements • coronagraphic or interferometric systems • occulters • starlight-suppression techniques • high-contrast estimation and wavefront control • high-contrast imaging with adaptive optics • image-processing techniques for extracting
images and spectra (i.e. post-processing) • exoplanet characterization instrumentation
including polarimetry • spectroscopy of exoplanets • mission concepts and design reference mission
studies • techniques for detection of circumstellar dust. In the past decade we have seen amazing progress
in direct detection technologies. Laboratory demonstrations of coronagraphs have achieved ~5e-10
contrast, in broad-band light, at small working angles.
These technologies are within striking distance of the
required 1e-10 visible light contrast required to observe exo-earths. NASA is studying a coronagraph on
the WFIRST mission based on one of the two gifted
2.4 m space telescope it received in 2012. Starshade
petal and truss structures have been built to tolerances consistent with exo-earth detection. Both internal
(coronagraph) and external (starshade) approaches
appear to be feasible and complementary and Science and Technology Definition teams are studying
the capabilities of Probe ($1B class) high-contrast
internal and external coronagraph missions.
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Instruments, Methods, and Missions for Astrobiology
XVII (OP406)
Conference Chairs: Richard B. Hoover,
Athens State Univ. (USA), Buckingham Ctr.
for Astrobiology (United Kingdom); Gilbert V.
Levin, Arizona State Univ. (USA); Alexei Yu.
Rozanov, Joint Institute for Nuclear Research
(Russian Federation); Nalin C. Wickramasinghe,
Buckingham Ctr. for Astrobiology (United
Kingdom)
Program Committee: Marina M. Astafieva,
Paleontological Institute (Russian Federation);
Stanley M. Awramik, Univ. of California, Santa
Barbara (USA); Asim Bej, The Univ. of Alabama
at Birmingham (USA); Steven A. Benner, The
Foundation For Applied Molecular Evolution (USA);
Nathalie A. Cabrol, SETI Institute (USA), NASA
Ames Research Ctr. (USA); Bin Chen, NASA Ames
Research Ctr. (USA); Michael H. Engel, The Univ. of
Oklahoma (USA); George E. Fox, Univ. of Houston
(USA); Victor A. Gallardo, Univ. de Concepción
(Chile); Carl H. Gibson, Univ. of California, San
Diego (USA); Todd Holden, Queensborough
Community College (USA); Nicholas V. Hud,
Georgia Institute of Technology (USA); Brig Klyce,
Astrobiology Research Trust (USA); Vera M. Kolb,
Univ. of Wisconsin-Parkside (USA); Eric J. Korpela,
Univ. of California, Berkeley (USA); Rosaly Lopes,
Jet Propulsion Lab. (USA); Stephen A. Macko,
Univ. of Virginia (USA); Norimune Miyake, PERC
Chiba Institute of Technology (Japan); Prasanta
K. Mukhopadhyay, Global Geoenergy Research
Ltd. (Canada); Elena V. Pikuta, Athens State Univ.
(USA); Radu Popa, Univ. of Southern California
(USA); Nilton O. Rennó, Univ. of Michigan (USA);
Charles V. Rice, The Univ. of Oklahoma (USA);
Robert B. Sheldon, NASA Marshall Space Flight
Ctr. (USA); Paul P. Sipiera, Planetary Studies
Foundation (USA); Ken Stedman, Portland
State Univ. (USA); Michael C. Storrie-Lombardi,
Harvey-Mudd College (USA); George Tremberger
Jr., Queensborough Community College (USA);
Luis Villarreal, Univ. of California, Irvine (USA);
Daryl H. Wallis, Buckingham Ctr. for Astrobiology
(United Kingdom); Jamie H. Wallis, Cardiff Univ.
(United Kingdom)
Astrobiology is advancing at a remarkable pace. The
ESA Rosetta Spacecraft is now orbiting comet 67P/
Churyumov-Gerasimenko and has captured spectacular images of craters, cliffs and pinnacles as well
as jets of water vapor and ice escaping from cracks
in the comet’s jet-black crust. The Philae Lander
should make a soft landing and drill into the nucleus
to measure the elemental, isotopic, mineralogical
and molecular composition of the comet. During the
past two years, the Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity
has discovered large meteorites and clay-bearing
sedimentary rocks in Gale Crater. It has assessed
the habitability of ancient freshwater lakebeds and
detected water, chemical energy sources and all
biogenic elements needed for microbial life. Curiosity
has arrived at the primary destination and may now
use the SAM instruments to search for organic chemi-
cals and biomolecules in the regolith, mudstones and
sedimentary layers of the Mount Sharp. After over a
decade of work, the NASA Mars rover Opportunity
reached Pillinger Point, an outcrop of aluminum
bearing montmorillonite clay minerals (that form
in slightly acidic liquid water) on the western rim of
Endeavor crater. The ESA Mars Express Spacecraft
has investigated the chaotic terrains of Argyre Basin
that may have formed by the large scale melting of
ground ice. The ESA Cassini mission has discovered
a giant swirling polar vortex of frozen Hydrogen Cyanide crystals above the South Pole of Titan. The ESA
Venus Express spacecraft has discovered a swirling
polar vortex above the South Pole of Venus and
hydrogen and oxygen molecules from the breakup
of water escaping the upper atmosphere. Exotic
viruses have been discovered in hyperthermophilic
arcchaea and may provide new clues to the Origin
of Life. Evidence continues to be obtained for indigenous biomolecules and well preserved filamentous
cyanobacterial microfossils in ancient terrestrial
rocks, stromatolites and carbonaceous meteorites.
These results have yielded new information on the
origin, evolution, diversity and distribution of life on
Earth and in the Cosmos.
The SPIE Instruments Methods and Missions for
Astrobiology XVII conference is concerned with all
aspects of Astrobiology. Scientific papers are solicited concerning, but not limited to:
• design, analysis and testing of Astrobiology
instruments, missions, spacecraft and rovers • search for evidence of water, biomarkers,
biomolecules and habitability of planets,
comets, asteroids and icy moons • microbial extremophiles and viruses in extreme
environments • study of metabolism, physiology, phylogenetics,
morphology and distribution of microbial
extremophiles • investigation of analogs for life on water-bearing
asteroids, comets, Mars, Venus, Io, Europa, Titan
and Enceladus • chemistry, mineralogy and micropaleontology of
terrestrial rocks and meteorites • study of formation and potential habitability of
liquid peroxide brines on Mars • survival of microorganisms during impact
ejection and long duration exposure to the space
environment • molecular biology, horizontal gene transfer,
viruses , the RNA World and comparative
genomics • amplification of chiral biomolecules and the
Shadow Biosphere • viruses and the definition and origin of life • synthesis of artificial proteins and implications to
the origin of life • study of the origin, evolution, and distribution
of prebiotic chemicals, biomolecules, and Life in
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Remote Sensing
Earth Observing Systems XX (OP407)
Conference Chairs: James J. Butler, NASA Goddard
Space Flight Ctr. (USA); Xiaoxiong (Jack) Xiong,
NASA Goddard Space Flight Ctr. (USA); Xingfa Gu,
Institute of Remote Sensing Applications (China)
Program Committee: Philip E. Ardanuy, Raytheon
Intelligence & Information Systems (USA); Hal J.
Bloom, Science & Technology Corp. (USA); Jeffrey
S. Czapla-Myers, College of Optical Sciences,
The Univ. of Arizona (USA); Armin Doerry, Sandia
National Labs. (USA); Christopher N. Durell,
Labsphere, Inc. (USA); Bertrand Fougnie, Ctr.
National d’Études Spatiales (France); Mitchell D.
Goldberg, National Environmental Satellite, Data,
and Information Service (USA); Joel McCorkel,
NASA Goddard Space Flight Ctr. (USA); Thomas
S. Pagano, Jet Propulsion Lab. (USA); Jeffery J.
Puschell, Raytheon Space & Airborne Systems
(USA); Carl F. Schueler, Schueler Consulting-Santa
Barbara (USA)
Since EOS XIX in August 2014, a number of new Earth
Observing missions and instruments are approaching
launch; many missions initiated or continued on-orbit
operation; and plans for future missions have been
formulated and/or refined. NASA’s upcoming deployment of two new instruments on the International
Space Station (ISS) will for the first time convert the
orbiting astronaut laboratory into a 24-7 platform
for Earth science. The ISS-RapidScat instrument
will observe how winds behave around the globe to
benefit weather forecasts and hurricane monitoring,
while the Cloud-Aerosol Transport System, or CATS,
instrument will make critical measurements of clouds
and aerosols. The launch dates for these instruments
are September 20, 2014 and December 2014, respectively. The Japan Meteorological Agency’s (JMA)
Himawari-8 geostationary meteorological satellite
is scheduled for an October 2014 launch. NASA’s
Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) instrument is
targeted for a January 2015 launch and will monitor
the Earth’s soil moisture and freeze/thaw state. The
Stratospheric Aerosol and Gas Experiment III (SAGE
III) is scheduled for a Space-X Falcon launch in March
2015 to the ISS. ESA’s Sentinel-2A and 3A missions
are scheduled for launch in April 2015 and mid-2015,
respectively, and will provide global, high resolution
Earth images. The joint ESA/EUMETSAT Meteosat
Second Generation-4 (MSG-4) mission is planned for
a launch in summer 2015. The JAXA Global Change
Observation Mission-Climate 1 (GCOM-C1) and the
joint ESA/JAXA EarthCARE missions both are slated
for launch in 2015. A number of recently launched missions have begun
on-orbit operation. The Total Solar Irradiance Calibration Transfer Experiment (TCTE) launched on November 19, 2013 from NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility
will provide a bridge between total solar irradiance
measurements currently made by the Solar Radiation
and Climate Experiment (SORCE) and those to be
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made by the future Total Solar Irradiance Sensor
(TSIS). The joint NASA/JAXA Global Precipitation
Measurement (GPM) Core Observatory successfully
launched from the Tanegashima Space Center in Japan on February 27, 2014 and is producing excellent
science data. Likewise, the ESA Sentinel-1A mission
launched on April 3, 2014, JAXA’s Advanced Land
Observing Satellite-2 (ALOS-2) launched on May 24,
2014, and NASA’s Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2
(OCO-2) launched on July 2, 2014 are all producing
valuable science data. Space agencies continue the operation of many of
their extended missions. For example, extended
NASA missions currently include the Earth Observing
System (EOS) Terra, Aqua, and Aura missions, the
Tropical Rainfall Measurement Mission (TRMM), the
Earth Observing-1 (EO-1) mission, the Solar Radiation and Climate Experiment (SORCE), the ocean
winds Quick SCATterometer (QuikSCAT), and the
CloudSat mission. The NASA Aquarius instrument
on board the Argentine SAC-D satellite continues its
measurements of global sea surface salinity. USGS
continues to manage satellite flight operations for the
joint NASA/USGS Landsat-8 mission within the Mission Operations Center located at NASA’s Goddard
Space Flight Center. NASA and NOAA continue their
intensive calibration, validation, and data production
efforts on the joint Suomi National Polar-orbiting
Partnership (SNPP) mission launched in October
2011. ESA continues operation of its PRoject for
On-Board Autonomy (PROBA) instrument series,
Earth Explorers series which include the Soil Moisture Ocean Salinity (SMOS) and the CryoSat-2 Earth
Explorer Opportunity Missions. The ESA-EUMETSAT
Metop-A and B satellites continue to operate as part
of ESA-EUMETSAT’s Polar System (EPS), and EUMETSAT continues operation of its Meteosat-7 through
10 satellites. The JAXA Global Change Observation
Mission-Water1 (GCOM-W1) continues its on-orbit
operation as a member of the “A-Train” series of
satellites. JAXA also continues its Greenhouse gas
Observation SATellite (GOSAT) mission. The Japan
Meteorological Agency (JMA) continues to operate
its Multifunctional Transport Satellites (MTSAT-1R
and -2). International joint agency missions under
extended operation include, but are not limited to,
the NASA and CNES Cloud-Aerosol Lidar and Infrared
Pathfinder Satellite Observations (CALIPSO) mission
and the EUMETSAT, CNES, NASA, and NOAA JASON
ocean surface topography missions.
In the longer term, NASA’s Ice, Cloud, and Land Elevation Satellite-2 (ICESat-2) is currently scheduled
for launch in the 2016/2017 timeframe. ESA missions
planned for launch in 2016/2017 include Sentinel-1B,
-2B, and -3B. NASA plans to launch the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-R (GOES-R)
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Space agencies have also refined and formulated
their long term mission plans. For example, in response to the 2007 U.S. National Research Council’s
Decadal Survey on Earth Science and Applications
from Space, several NASA missions are in the pre-formulation or formulation stages. Also in response to
the Decadal Survey, plans for the Earth Venture (EV)
series of full-orbital missions, sub-orbital missions,
and instruments are well underway. Discussions and
planning are also underway in anticipation of the
second Decadal Survey in 2017. ESA and EUMETSAT
continue instrument formulation and launch planning
for their future Earth Explorers and follow-on Sentinel
Missions, Meteosat Third Generation (MTG), and EPS
programs.
Lastly, commercial and governmental groups from
around the globe are developing relatively low-cost
Earth-viewing missions, sensors, and technologies
via instrument incubator and advanced technology
programs. Many of these missions and projects have
resulted or will result in the design, development, and
testing of heritage and/or new generations of remote
sensing systems which will be the subject of EOS XX
in August 2015. In addition, topics from past, current,
and future EOS missions in China will be included in
this conference.
In addition to the specific systems mentioned above,
papers are solicited in the following general areas:
• Earth-observing mission studies including new
system requirements • commercial system designs • electro-optical sensor designs and sensitivity
studies • microwave, radar, and lidar remote sensing
systems • system validation and vicarious calibration • airborne simulators • sensor test results including pre-launch
calibration and characterization • techniques for enhancing data processing,
reprocessing, archival, dissemination, and
utilization • conversion from research to operational systems • on-orbit calibration, performance, and
characterization • on-orbit instrument inter-comparison techniques
and results • enabling technologies (optics, antennas,
electronics, calibration techniques, detectors,
and models). • sensor calibration traceability, uncertainty, and
pre-launch to on-orbit assessments. Important Dates
Abstracts Due:
26 January 2015
Author Notification:
6 APRIL 2015
The contact author will be notified
of abstract acceptance by email.
Manuscript Due Date:
13 July 2015
Please Note: Submissions imply the intent of at least
one author to register, attend the symposium, present
the paper as scheduled, where it is an oral or poster
presentation, and submit a full manuscript by the
deadline.
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Infrared Remote Sensing and Instrumentation XXIII
(OP408)
Conference Chairs: Marija Strojnik Scholl, Ctr. de
Investigaciones en Óptica, A.C. (Mexico); Gonzalo
Páez, Ctr. de Investigaciones en Óptica, A.C.
(Mexico)
Program Committee: Gabriele E. Arnold,
Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V.
(Germany); Gail J. Brown, Air Force Research
Lab. (USA); Jam Farhoomand, TechnoScience
Corp. (USA); Gerald T. Fraser, National Institute
of Standards and Technology (USA); John C.
Gille, Univ. of Colorado at Boulder (USA); Sarath
D. Gunapala, Jet Propulsion Lab. (USA); Neil R.
Malone, Raytheon Co. (USA); Stanley J. Wellard,
Space Dynamics Lab. (USA); Jürgen Wolf, NASA
Ames Research Ctr. (USA)
A great deal of knowledge about the Earth’s environment and about space (including outer space)
has recently been acquired using infrared remote
sensing techniques. In this conference we plan to
bring together scientists and engineers involved with
the design, engineering, and data analysis of existing
and future infrared remote sensing instruments,
including scientific returns obtained from remotely
collected data.
Areas of interest include:
• scientific objectives for future missions • scientific results for those missions that have
flown • instrument design requirements to meet
mission objectives and the resultant design and
implementation experiences • sensor technology challenges in meeting
instrument requirements • instrument and sensor integration challenges
and experiences • planned and required enabling technologies. Instrument Observational Facilities
• Planck Observatory • James Webb Space Telescope • SPICA Far-IR Facility • SAFIR Telescope • Darwin • SOFIA • HERSCHEL. Instruments and their Scientific Returns
• bolometers • spectrometers • imaging cameras • photometers (multiband) • radiometers • imaging and nonimaging interferometers • microcameras. Remote Sensing
• Earth resource mapping • atmosphere and weather prediction • space exploration • remote calibration. Enabling Technologies
• sensor design • cold read-out electronics • infrared materials. Infrared Telescopes for Earth Remote
Sensing, Focal Plane Technology, and
Detection Schemes
• near-IR detectors • IR detectors • far-IR detectors • sub-mm detectors • focal plane layout and architecture. Papers are solicited on the following and related
topics:
Remote Sensing Fundamentals
• radiometry and energy throughput • imaging • fundamental limits to IR imaging, including
detector quantum noise and background limit • stray light considerations, including analysis,
signal-to-noise, and instrument performance
limitations • instrument calibration, comparison of predicted
and measured results • space environment and radiation effects • calibration and testing • standards and characterization of components
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Infrared Sensors, Devices, and Applications V (OP409)
Conference Chairs: Paul D. LeVan, Air Force
Research Lab. (USA); Ashok K. Sood, Magnolia
Optical Technologies, Inc. (USA); Priyalal
Wijewarnasuriya, U.S. Army Research Lab. (USA);
Arvind I. D’Souza, DRS Sensors & Targeting
Systems, Inc. (USA)
Program Committee: Sumith Bandara, U.S. Army
Night Vision & Electronic Sensors Directorate
(USA); Eric A. DeCuir Jr., U.S. Army Research Lab.
(USA); Eustace L. Dereniak, College of Optical
Sciences, The Univ. of Arizona (USA); Nibir K.
Dhar, Defense Advanced Research Projects
Agency (USA); Barbara G. Grant, Lines and
Lights Technology (USA); Sarath D. Gunapala,
Jet Propulsion Lab. (USA); John E. Hubbs, Ball
Aerospace & Technologies Corp. (USA); Sanjay
Krishna, Ctr. for High Technology Materials (USA);
Michael W. Kudenov, North Carolina State Univ.
(USA); Hooman Mohseni, Northwestern Univ.
(USA); Hiroshi Murakami, Japan Aerospace
Exploration Agency (Japan); Jimmy Xu, Brown
Univ. (USA)
The detection of infrared radiation has proven to
be a viable tool in environmental studies, homeland
security, and in medical, automotive, and military
applications. This conference will provide a venue
for papers ranging from basic device physics to
novel applications. Improvements in feature size,
both in the detector and read-out circuit fabrication,
have led to new opportunities to meet the needs of
the user communities. Unique IR device structures
have been shown to evolve from new capabilities
in the nanotechnology realm. Recent developments
in novel detector materials, including those for
strained superlattices and barrier architectures,
will result in significant technological advances.
Room temperature infrared detectors also benefit
from these advancements. Various read-out circuit
architectures allow for higher functionality for higher-performance cooled IR focal plane arrays, and also
permit increased functionality. We are also seeking
papers that expand the state-of-the-art in novel pixel
readout approaches, improved signal processing, and
lower cost, including the digital flow of data off the
FPA in the form of LVDS, for example.
The conference is a high-level forum bringing together scientists and engineers involved in the research,
design, and development of infrared sensors and
focal plane arrays.
Papers are solicited for, but not limited to, the following topics:
• SWIR, MWIR, LWIR, and VLWIR detectors • innovative low-noise readout circuits, including
cryogenic electronics & on-chip S/H • infrared detector materials (i.e., InSb, HgCdTe,
GaAs) • nanotechnology-based EO/IR detectors • nano-/microbolometers • HgCdTe (MCT) technology • MBE growth of HgCdTe on low-cost, largeformat Si substrates • strained-layer-superlattice technology • higher-operating-temperature detectors • avalanche photodiodes • electronic readout image intensifier devices • smart focal planes • diffractive optics on FPA • FPA signal and data processing, both on- and
off-chip • advanced microchannel plates • cameras for low-light-level high-definition TV • photon-counting imaging • image intensifiers for military night vision
systems • plasmonic IR applications • robotic vision • unmanned autonomous vehicle cameras • undersea imaging • multispectral systems • imaging spectrometer applications • imaging polarimeter applications.
• commercial applications • space-based sensing applications • astronomical applications • industrial applications • automotive applications • medical applications. Ni-Bin Chang, Editor-in-Chief
Authors are invited to submit an original
manuscript to the Journal of Applied Remote
Sensing, which is now covered by all major
indexes and Journal Citation Reports.
The Journal of Applied Remote Sensing (JARS),
covers the concepts, information, and progress
of the remote sensing community.
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Remote Sensing and Modeling of Ecosystems
for Sustainability XII (OP410)
Conference Chairs: Wei Gao, Colorado State Univ.
(USA); Ni-Bin Chang, Univ. of Central Florida
(USA)
Conference Co-Chair: Jinnian Wang, Institute of
Remote Sensing Applications (China)
Program Committee: E. Raymond Hunt Jr.,
Agricultural Research Service (USA); Brian Robert
Johnson, NEON, Inc. (USA); Thomas U. Kampe,
NEON, Inc. (USA); Xin-Zhong Liang, Univ. of
Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (USA); Dennis
Ojima, Colorado State Univ. (USA); John J. Qu,
George Mason Univ. (USA); David Riaño, Univ.
of California, Davis (USA); Jiong Shu, East China
Normal Univ. (China); Zhibin Sun, Colorado State
Univ. (USA); Qiao Wang, Ministry of Environmental
Protection (China); Hongjie Xie, The Univ. of Texas
at San Antonio (USA); Xiaobing Zhou, Montana
Tech (USA)
Remote sensing and related geospatial technologies
are providing opportunities for natural and managed
ecosystems monitoring and management that have
been heretofore unavailable. Ecosystems are sensitive to changes caused by both natural events and
human activities. Concerns about water availability
and quality, sanitation, loss of biodiversity, invasive
species, elevated CO2, nitrogen deposition, sustainable soil fertility and food production, land use and
land cover change, ecosystem degradation, human
social systems (urbanization), health and hygiene,
environmental policy, disease of pests, plants, and
humans require community effort and new technologies. Enhanced monitoring capabilities are essential
for early detection, assessment, and mitigation of
changes that can indicate harm to the environment.
Remote sensing and geospatial information technologies have the ability to monitor and, therefore,
oversee how human activities impact the environment on local, regional, national, and global scales.
Integrated system models increase the capability
to simulate, evaluate, understand, and ultimately
predict ecosystem changes and their interactions
with other natural processes and human activities as
well as consequent impacts. Scientists are applying
advanced remote sensing technologies and integrated system models to solve problems that are facing
our resource managers as well as stakeholders. This
conference is designed to focus on the use of remote
sensing and models for sustainability in agriculture,
forest, hydrology, ecology, wetland, and arid and
semi-arid ecosystems to improve our fundamental
understanding of the Earth’s biophysical processes
and their interactions with other natural variations
and human activities, and to develop and improve
techniques for analyzing and interpreting remotely
sensed data from Earth observation systems.
We are seeking contributions to this conference from
the following research areas:
• remote sensing in ecosystems (agriculture,
forest, grassland, wetland, arid and semi-arid
lands) assessment and monitoring • specific parameter retrievals using visible,
infrared, microwave, lidar techniques • aircraft and ground-based sensor systems • new and future satellite observing systems for
ecosystems • site-specific agricultural management • agricultural yield and monitoring • remote sensing of the hydrological cycle
including soil moisture, water quality, and open
water • bioproduction and resources sustainability • land cover dynamics, including land cover
classification and degradation assessment • remote sensing for urbanization impacts • assimilation of functional models with remotely
sensed variables • development and application of integrated
models for objective evaluation, better
understanding and improved prediction of
ecosystem changes and interactions with
climate and other natural variations and human
activities. In addition to papers on current applications of remote sensing to natural ecosystems management,
this conference will also give special attention to the
subject of the future of space-based and airborne
observations. Example topics include, but are not
limited to, the most recent or planned new instrument
launches; technology impacts on the requirements
for post-launch reconfigurability; management of
extremely high-data volumes; and innovative approaches to minimizing the effects of atmospheric
confounders.
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sustainability, conservation, and environmental
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Imaging Spectrometry XX (OP411)
Conference Chairs: Thomas S. Pagano, Jet
Propulsion Lab. (USA); John F. Silny, Raytheon
Space & Airborne Systems (USA)
Program Committee: Christoph C. Borel, Air
Force Institute of Technology (USA); Chein-I
Chang, Univ. of Maryland, Baltimore County
(USA); François Châteauneuf, INO (Canada);
Thomas Cooley, Air Force Research Lab. (USA);
Eustace L. Dereniak, College of Optical Sciences,
The Univ. of Arizona (USA); Bo-Cai Gao, U.S.
Naval Research Lab. (USA); Robert O. Green,
Jet Propulsion Lab. (USA); Kevin C. Gross, Air
Force Institute of Technology (USA); Emmett
J. Ientilucci, Rochester Institute of Technology
(USA); Robert T. Kroutil, Dynamac Corp. (USA);
Mehrube Mehrubeoglu, Texas A&M Univ. Corpus
Christi (USA); Joseph Meola, Air Force Research
Lab. (USA); Jose F. Moreno, Univ. de València
(Spain); Pantazis Mouroulis, Jet Propulsion Lab.
(USA); Luc Rochette, LR Tech (Canada); Michael
E. Schaepman-Strub, Zurich Univ. of Applied
Sciences (Switzerland)
The newest scientific research and commercial imaging sensors simultaneously collect high signal-tonoise ratio, high spectral and high spatial resolution
data. The design of these systems and the availability
of high information-rich data pose unique challenges to system designers and data analysts. These
challenges include optical, mechanical and sensor
designs, system trade-offs, calibration, onboard
processing, data processing and compression, and
atmospheric correction. Equally important is the
understanding of hyperspectral phenomenology
and its translation into useful exploitation tools for
the scientific community.
This conference seeks to provide a snapshot of the
state of this expanding field and to bring together
experts from all the disciplines that contribute to
and benefit from it, with the goals of demonstrating
the utility and advancing the capabilities of imaging
spectrometry.
Areas of interest are active and passive sensors;
spectrometer sensor system designs and trade-offs;
near-real-time and automated processing of hyperspectral data; techniques to detect, classify, identify,
and map objects, emissions, and physical phenomena
in spectral data; fusion of remote sensing data from
disparate sensors and wavelength regions to enhance
the value of remotely sensed data.
Papers are solicited in all areas of Imaging Spectrometry, including:
Sensor Design and Implementation
• active and passive spectrometer design and
development for all spectral regions from the
UV to the thermal IR, for space, airborne, and
ground-based systems • verification and calibration methods and
techniques • simulation techniques in sensor design and
characterization • sensor artifact assessment and suppression • spectro-polarimetric systems • novel architectures and spectrometer designs • enabling technologies. Data Handling and Modeling
• real-time and off-line data processing and
exploitation methods and algorithms • spectral signature libraries and databases • laboratory and field measurement datacollection techniques, reflectance and BRDF
libraries and models • physics-based spectral phenomenology
understanding and modeling • atmospheric correction techniques • radiative transfer modeling • advances in detection, classification,
characterization algorithms, and techniques • sensor fusion. Applications
• geology and mineralogy for Earth and planetary
applications • ocean, coastal ocean, and inland waters • vegetation monitoring and health assessment • imaging spectrometry and resource
management • imaging spectrometry for emergency response,
disaster recovery, and remediation • homeland security, defense, and cartography • imaging spectrometry at the meso- and
microscale: in-situ applications, process control,
biology and medicine, microscopy, forensics • atmospheric temperature and water vapor
sounding for improved weather forecast • and chemistry and air pollution.
Invited speakers will highlight major developments
and survey the state-of-the-art in their fields.
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Remote Sensing System Engineering VI (OP412)
Conference Chairs: Philip E. Ardanuy, Raytheon
Intelligence & Information Systems (USA); Jeffery
J. Puschell, Raytheon Space & Airborne Systems
(USA)
Program Committee: Robert M. Atlas, National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (USA);
Ni-Bin Chang, Univ. of Central Florida (USA);
Stephen A. Cota, The Aerospace Corp. (USA);
Gerald J. Dittberner, Harris Corp. (USA); William
B. Gail, Microsoft Corp. (USA); Xingfa Gu, Institute
of Remote Sensing and Digital Earth (China);
M. Gregory Hammann, GeoEye, Inc. (USA);
Allen H.-L. Huang, Univ. of Wisconsin-Madison
(USA); K. Dieter Klaes, European Organisation
for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites
(Germany); Stephen A. Mango, NOAA / NESDIS
Office of Satellite Operations (USA); Jens Nieke,
European Space Research and Technology Ctr.
(Netherlands); Monesh Patel, Medtronic, Inc.
(USA); Carl F. Schueler, Schueler Consulting-Santa
Barbara (USA); Osman G. Sezer, Texas Instruments
Inc. (USA)
• distributed remote sensing system architectures • evolution of systems to networks • integrated system of systems: engineering
approaches and methods • systems engineering of satellite, aircraft/UAS,
and sensor formations, constellations, and
swarms • secondary payloads on satellite communication
systems, other commercial systems, and ISS • smallsats and nanosatellites; exploitation of
micro- and nano- sensing technologies • remote sensing and imaging systems for
automotive, medical, security, manufacturing
and other consumer market and commercial
applications. The goals of the Remote Sensing Systems Engineering VI conference are, first and foremost, to exchange
critical and invaluable lessons learned and best
practices in the systems engineering of ground-, air-,
and space-based remote sensing systems. Additional
goals are to share existing and emerging design
approaches, engineering methods, tools, and future
trends for engineering of remote sensing systems.
At least four sessions are anticipated: Commercial
Remote Sensing and Imaging Systems; Future Earth
Observing Systems; Lessons Learned; New Tools,
New Approaches.
Papers are solicited in:
• systems engineering best practices and lessons
learned • system architecture and design for current and
future commercial, operational and research
remote sensors for Earth imaging and mapping,
atmospheric, oceanic and land remote sensing
and systems for remotely sensing and imaging
objects in space near Earth • system architecture and design approaches for
collecting, processing and distributing the “big
data” from remote sensing systems • system design and implementation approaches
that build in redundancy and flexibility at the
system level to reduce life cycle cost, improve
system security and extend mission operations • systems engineering metrics and measures of
success leading to optimal system design • methods and approaches for system
requirements identification, definition, and
allocation for operational programs • end-to-end system modeling, visualization, and
simulation methods and tools • systems engineering approaches for optimizing
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Lidar Remote Sensing for Environmental
Monitoring XV (OP413)
Conference Chair: Upendra N. Singh, NASA
Langley Research Ctr. (USA)
Program Committee: Floyd E. Hovis, Fibertek, Inc.
(USA); Yongxiang Hu, NASA Langley Research
Ctr. (USA); George J. Komar, NASA Headquarters
(USA); Kohei Mizutani, National Institute of
Information and Communications Technology
(Japan); Jirong Yu, NASA Langley Research Ctr.
(USA)
Optical remote sensing techniques are being widely
used for continuous, systematic monitoring of atmospheric constituents and meteorological parameters
using ground-, air-, and satellite-based remote
sensing instruments. The ability of laser/ telescope
systems to reach out to great distances in the atmosphere has opened up a major field of applied
optics that now attracts the efforts of scientists and
engineers from many countries.
This technology makes it possible to rapidly obtain
profiles of atmospheric properties (e.g. temperature
and wind) and constituents (e.g. H2O, O3, and CO2).
Time-dependent 3D mapping of the atmosphere
has now become a reality through the international
development of the lidar technique. Lidar practice
now incorporates a wide variety of optical phenomena (absorption, fluorescence, etc.). Applications
are increasing in the areas of meteorology, urban
and industrial air pollution, aircraft safety, global
monitoring of ozone and climate change, and the
basic processes of atmospheric dynamics. Global
wind profiling and CO2 measurement from space
requires high-energy and high-power lasers for extended operation. Laser risk reduction, technology
maturation and life time testing at component and
system level has become an important issue for space
deployment. Similarly, thermal, contamination, and
radiation effects need to be fully understood for
developing highly efficient, long life, high power
laser sources for long-term operation in space. As
the world moves towards increased population and
industrial development, laser remote sensing will
become more and more important as the method
of choice for obtaining the environmental data
needed in intelligent decision-making for resource
management. This conference focuses on current
and future laser remote sensing technologies, techniques, applications, and observations related to
environmental monitoring.
To allow maximum participation, a wide range of topics will be considered for presentation and discussion
at the conference. The suggested list of topics to be
covered in this conference is:
• solid state and fiber laser developments for lidar
applications
• high-power laser diodes for space lidar
applications • innovative lidar detector and receiver
technologies • efficient, compact, ground-, air-, and spaceborne
lidar systems • laser ranging and imaging • space reliability and thermal, contamination, and
radiation effects on component and systems for
space • lidar methods for constituent monitoring (DIAL,
Raman, Raman/DIAL, Resonance) • lidar methods for natural resource management
(vegetation, fishery) • laser-based remote chemical and biological
detection and analysis • tunable IR to mid-IR lidar for chemical/pollution
detection • wind field profiling (coherent, direct) • atmospheric aerosols and cloud studies lidar
applications to global issues (ozone depletion,
climate change, global transport of pollutants) • lidar applications to regional issues (urban
pollution, dust transport) • polar cloud monitoring (PSCs, NLCs, PMCs) • atmospheric dynamics (boundary layer, gravity
waves, tides, etc.) • multi-sensor stations and campaigns for
comprehensive atmospheric characterization • affordable lidar for cloud, aerosol, and pollution
monitoring • global scale monitoring by satellite-borne lidars.
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Polarization Science and Remote Sensing VII (OP414)
Conference Chairs: Joseph A. Shaw, Montana
State Univ. (USA); Daniel A. LeMaster, Air Force
Research Lab. (USA)
Program Committee: Bruce E. Bernacki, Pacific
Northwest National Lab. (USA); David B. Chenault,
Polaris Sensor Technologies, Inc. (USA); Russell A.
Chipman, College of Optical Sciences, The Univ.
of Arizona (USA); Julia M. Craven-Jones, Sandia
National Labs. (USA); Aristide C. Dogariu, CREOL,
The College of Optics and Photonics, Univ. of
Central Florida (USA); Dennis H. Goldstein, Polaris
Sensor Technologies Inc. (USA); Michael Kudenov,
North Carolina State Univ. (USA); Kazuhiko Oka,
Hokkaido Univ. (Japan); Yoav Y. Schechner,
Technion-Israel Institute of Technology (Israel);
Frans Snik, Leiden Univ. (Netherlands); Jean-Marc
Thériault, Defence Research and Development
Canada, Valcartier (Canada); J. Scott Tyo, College
of Optical Sciences, The Univ. of Arizona (USA)
Optical polarization is a powerful tool used in many
aspects of remote sensing. Active and passive polarimetric sensors have been developed for use in all
optical regions from UV–LWIR and into the THz region. Polarization has been demonstrated to enhance
target contrast, aid in target identification, assist in
the penetration of scattering media, probe material
surfaces, and characterize particles suspended in
the air and water. Applications of polarimetry have
included passive and active air- and ground-based
sensors, underwater imagers, medical imagery, astronomy, and non-imaging sensors for environmental
and industrial monitoring. In addition, polarization
vision is known to be used by many species of vertebrates and invertebrates for the identification of
prey and intra-species communications.
This conference will focus on the science, mathematics, phenomenology, and applications of polarization
and polarimetric remote sensing. Papers are encouraged that discuss novel theoretical treatment or
practical applications of polarimetric measurements
or polarimetric imagery.
Polarization Phenomenology of Natural
and Artificial Scenes
• polarization phenomenology measurements • polarization phenomenology simulations. Polarization Properties of Sources and
Detectors
Polarization Metrology and
Instrumentation
• passive and active polarimetry • ellipsometry • polarization scattered light measurements • spectropolarimetry • imaging polarimetry • polarization-based biological microscopy,
imaging, and instrumentation. Polarization in Vision and Computer
Vision
Polarimetric Image Quality Metrics
Polarization Analysis of Optical Systems
• polarization in optical design and polarization
ray tracing • polarization aberrations • instrumental polarization • polarimeter calibration. Polarization-Based Optical Systems and
Components
• passive polarimeters • laser radar (lidar or ladar) and other active
polarimeters • polarization imagers • optical signal processors and computers • optical data storage • fiber optic sensors • optical modulators. Polarization Properties of Materials
• liquid crystals and crystalline materials • ceramics and plastics • organic and biological materials • optical fiber. Papers are solicited on the following and related
topics:
Mathematics of Coherence, Polarization,
and Scattering Polarization
Polarization in Remote Sensing
• Atmospheric or ocean polarization
measurements and modeling • polarization for characterizing clouds, haze, and
aerosols • atmospheric and biological aerosol
measurements • solar and astronomical polarimetry • terrestrial and planetary surface sensing • agricultural crop and soil polarization and
modeling • polarization remote sensing programs • spectropolarimetry • polarization imaging • polarization lidar/ladar and other active
polarimetry. Methods of Displaying Polarization Data
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Laser Communication and Propagation through the
Atmosphere and Oceans IV (OP415)
Conference Chairs: Alexander M. J. van Eijk,
TNO Defence, Security and Safety (Netherlands);
Christopher C. Davis, Univ. of Maryland, College
Park (USA); Stephen M. Hammel, Space and Naval
Warfare Systems Command (USA)
Program Committee: Larry C. Andrews, Univ. of
Central Florida (USA); Jaime Anguita, Univ. de
Los Andes (Chile); Shlomi Arnon, Ben-Gurion
Univ. of the Negev (Israel); Sukanta Basu, North
Carolina State Univ. (USA); Matthew M. Bold,
Lockheed Martin Space Systems Co. (USA);
Jeremy P. Bos, Air Force Research Lab. (USA);
Mikhail I. Charnotskii, National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (USA); Gang Chen,
Univ. of California, Riverside (USA); Jony Jiang
Liu, U.S. Army Research Lab. (USA); Arun K.
Majumdar, Naval Air Warfare Ctr. Weapons Div.
(USA); Vladimir B. Markov, Advanced Systems
& Technologies, Inc. (USA); Dominic C. O’Brien,
Univ. of Oxford (United Kingdom); Ronald L.
Phillips, Florida Space Institute (USA); William
S. Rabinovich, U.S. Naval Research Lab. (USA);
Karin Stein, Fraunhofer-Institut für Optronik,
Systemtechnik und Bildauswertung (Germany);
Miranda van Iersel, TNO Defence, Security and
Safety (Netherlands); Thomas Weyrauch, Univ.
of Dayton (USA); Otakar Wilfert, Brno Univ.
of Technology (Czech Republic); Heba Yuksel,
Bogaziçi Üniv. (Turkey)
The effects of the atmosphere and oceans on optical
propagation can often be the limiting performance
factor in many optical system applications. The primary factors in beam degradation are absorption and
scattering, large-scale refractive effects, and optical
turbulence. For many applications, it is necessary to
understand how these factors can be predicted and
modeled. Specific environments remain difficult for
beam propagation models: long horizontal propagation paths near or through the ocean surface or
near the land surface can encounter large vertical
gradients in turbulence intensity and in extinction.
Water is generally highly absorbing over all but
relatively short paths. Inhomogeneous regions such
as coastal areas, mountains, or urban islands are
difficult to simulate.
High data rate directional free-space optical (FSO)
communication remains an emerging technology
with a number of technical challenges preventing
widespread acceptance and implementation. The
focusing and transmission of directed laser energy
through the atmosphere, space, and air-water interfaces involves problems related to signal reception,
tracking, steering, pointing, laser-beam propagation,
laser speckle, rain effects, system design, and information processing. For imaging systems, atmospheric effects may lead to serious degradation of image
quality, e.g., through contrast reduction, blurring
and scintillation.
There is a need for a description of turbulence in
terms of environmental parameters, in terms of
its impact on image quality, and in terms of image
processing techniques to improve image quality by
removing turbulence effects. The objective of this
conference is to provide a forum for researchers,
product engineers, and systems developers to
present and discuss the latest developments in
communication and imaging systems for commercial
and defense applications and to stimulate interdisciplinary discussions of atmospheric turbulence and
propagation phenomena and their impact on these
systems.
This year, papers are solicited for a special session on
the use of (mesoscale) numerical weather prediction
(NWP) codes in turbulence, aerosol, and propagation
modeling. The capability of NWP codes to produce
propagation predictions for inhomogeneous regions
is a topic of particular interest.
Papers are also solicited in the following and related
areas:
• measurement and modeling of the effects of
turbulence, aerosols, and particulates on laser
beam propagation and imaging systems • critical analyses of the current state-of-the-art
propagation and radiance codes • techniques for mitigation of atmospheric effects,
including error correction coding techniques • underwater FSO communications • laser and hybrid (combination of laser and RF)
communications: advanced techniques and
issues • novel techniques for rapid target acquisition,
laser beam pointing, and tracking • effects of rain on laser propagation • atmospheric effects on high data rate FSO data
links (including pulse broadening) • adaptive optics and other mitigation techniques
for FSO and imaging systems • optical components including modulated retroreflectors for free-space laser communication
systems • novel optical receivers and architectures to
improve link SNR and reliability • experimental demonstrations, tests, and
performance characterizations in laboratory and
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Atmospheric and Space Optical Systems
Quantum Communications and Quantum Imaging XIII
(OP416)
Conference Chairs: Ronald E. Meyers, U.S.
Army Research Lab. (USA); Yanhua Shih, Univ.
of Maryland, Baltimore County (USA); Keith S.
Deacon, U.S. Army Research Lab. (USA)
Program Committee: Stefania A. Castelletto,
RMIT Univ. (Australia); Milena D’Angelo, Univ.
degli Studi di Bari (Italy); Mark T. Gruneisen, Air
Force Research Lab. (USA); Richard J. Hughes,
Los Alamos National Lab. (USA); Yoon-Ho Kim,
Pohang Univ. of Science and Technology (Korea,
Republic of); Todd B. Pittman, Univ. of Maryland,
Baltimore County (USA); Barry C. Sanders, Univ. of
Calgary (Canada); Alexander V. Sergienko, Boston
Univ. (USA); Dmitry V. Strekalov, Jet Propulsion
Lab. (USA); Shigeki Takeuchi, Hokkaido Univ.
(Japan); Xiao Tang, National Institute of Standards
and Technology (USA); Arnold Tunick, U.S. Army
Research Lab. (USA)
Quantum communications and quantum imaging are
emerging technologies that promise great benefits
beyond classical communications and classical imaging - as well as great challenges. The objective of
this conference is to provide a forum for scientists,
researchers, and system developers in both fields
and encourage technology exchange between the
quantum communication and quantum imaging
research communities.
Papers are solicited on the following and related
topics:
Quantum Communications, Quantum
Internet, and Quantum Information
• quantum free-space and fiber optics
communications and cryptography - quantum communications experimental
demonstrations - quantum key distribution (QKD), entangled
QKD, stochastic QKD, heralded QKD - quantum cryptography protocols - quantum probes - quantum communication security. • quantum communication using entanglement - teleportation; continuous variable
teleportation counter-factual quantum
communications - Bell-state analyzer development - nonlinear crystal and fiber use in generating
and engineering entanglement - multiphoton and multiple-particle entangled
states and entangled beams - continuous and pulsed laser sources of
entangled photons. • fundamental properties of the photon - qubit physics - single and multi-photon physics - squeezed states - slow/trapped light and photons - amplification and transmission of photon
holes - quantum wavefunctions - quantum probability. 58
• atmospheric quantum communication and
satellite technologies - quantum satellites, quantum cube satellites - atmospheric effects on quantum
communications systems - atmospheric quantum communication
propagation theory, simulation. • quantum computing with photons - optical/photonic/fiber quantum computing;
novel quantum computing - photon chips - quantum storage, gates, and control - single-photon sources - quantum algorithms - type-II quantum computing theory, hardware,
software, and applications - fine-grained quantum computing; few-qubit
quantum computing - quantum state engineering - quantum intrusion detection - quantum random number generation - quantum factoring. • quantum information communication - information in a photon - quantum data compression - compressive sensing and compressive
imaging with quantum information - nonclassical information from entangled
states and non-entangled states - non-local measurements - quantum secret sharing. - quantum networks - atom-photon quantum networks - quantum repeaters - entanglement of distant quantum memories - distributed quantum computing - atom chips - atom-ion optics; multiphoton interference,
multiparticle interference - storage of entangled photons - photon frequency conversion - loop-hole-free quantum teleportation. Quantum Imaging and Quantum Sensing
• quantum ghost imaging, ghost imaging - quantum imaging with entangled photons - quantum imaging with thermal light - incoherent light and solar light quantum
imaging - quantum imaging in turbulence and
obscurants - quantum imaging and satellites - color and multispectral quantum imaging - quantum imaging at diverse wavelengths - quantum imaging and quantum lithography:
bi-photon photo resist - bi-photon and n-photon quantum imaging - quantum holography and quantum
identification - quantum imaging resolution and
superresolution - quantum imaging with sparsity constraints - quantum imaging noise reduction - quantum imaging for medical applications - quantum imaging using fluorescence. SPIE OPTICS + PHOTONICS 2015 • www.spie.org/optical15call
Call for Papers
• nonlocal quantum imaging physics - quantum versus classical imaging physics - quantum imaging versus speckle imaging - uncertainty principle in quantum imaging - quantum interference; multiphoton
interference - squeezed states. • quantum remote sensing; quantum sensors;
quantum sources - quantum two-photon sensing and detection - single-photon and multiphoton detectors - quantum measurements using cameras - fast, sensitive cameras for quantum
technology - quantum lidar and quantum ladar - new ways to make entangled photon and
pseudo thermal sources for quantum imaging - quantum illumination. • quantum relativity, GPS, and metrology - quantum clock synchronization - quantum clocks in quantum coincidence
measurements. The paper you present will live far
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Atmospheric and Space Optical Systems
Nanophotonics and Macrophotonics for Space
Environments IX (OP417)
Conference Chairs: Edward W. Taylor, International
Photonics Consultants, Inc. (USA); David A.
Cardimona, Air Force Research Lab. (USA)
Conference Co-Chair: Ronald G. Pirich, Northrop
Grumman Aerospace Systems (Retired) (USA)
Program Committee: Yiqiao Chen, SVT Associates,
Inc. (USA); Koen Clays, Katholieke Univ. Leuven
(Belgium); Jason Cline, Spectral Sciences, Inc.
(USA); Vincent M. Cowan, Air Force Research
Lab. (USA); Nathan J. Dawson, Youngstown State
Univ. (USA); Jihong Geng, AdValue Photonics, Inc.
(USA); Michael J. Hayduk, Air Force Research Lab.
(USA); F. Kenneth Hopkins, Air Force Research
Lab. (USA); Gary B. Hughes, California Polytechnic
State Univ., San Luis Obispo (USA); Kenneth J.
Jerkatis, Boeing Directed Energy Systems (USA);
Serge Oktyabrsky, Univ. at Albany (USA); Javier
Pérez-Moreno, Skidmore College (USA); SamShajing Sun, Norfolk State Univ. (USA); Michael D.
Watson, NASA Marshall Space Flight Ctr. (USA)
The focus of this conference will be the presentation
of papers dealing with emerging and advanced
nano- and macrophotonic technologies appropriate
for use in space and some terrestrial applications
where the effects of ionizing radiation, temperature
ranging, and other environmental effects such as
atomic oxygen (AO), vacuum, and ultraviolet (UV)
radiation can degrade space sensors, systems, and
related components.
Papers reporting on commercial and military R&D
breakthroughs and implementation of hardened
nano-, micro-, and macro-photonic components and
systems such as: optical fibers, fiber gratings, fiber
amplifiers, and fiber lasers as well as optical sensors,
optical data buses, solar cells, high- and low-power
laser sources, detectors, modulators, couplers, optical interconnects, multiplexers-demultiplexers, signal
processing systems, guidance systems, targeting,
radar, imaging, optical communications, optical
limiter materials and components, as well as other
related photonic technologies are solicited. Authors
involved in demonstrations of photonic components
and systems for radiation hardened space and terrestrial environments are especially encouraged to
present papers. Papers are sought reporting on the
use of photonics in aerospace, DOD applications,
space missions, and space experimentation, as well
as the related behavior of photonic sensors, systems,
and components in the harsh environments found
in particle accelerators. Several keynote paper presentations dealing with specific photonics areas are
planned and authors interested in presenting keynote
topics should contact Conference Chair Ed Taylor at
(505) 797-4799 or [email protected].
Papers are sought dealing with satellite architectures
and systems, especially those ranging from small to
pico-satellite and cubesat payloads which require
micro-component and systems such as MEMS, IFOG
and ring laser gyros, integrated monolithic photonics
and new, innovative, miniaturized, cost-effective,
reliable and radiation resistant sensor and communications technologies. Emerging and improved
photonics technology can facilitate implementation
of future small sat systems, as well as significantly
improve related dual-use commercial and military
terrestrial system applications where reduced size,
reliability, and resistance to temperature and ionizing and displacement radiations are major issues.
Topics dealing with research and development in
these areas, and especially technologies expected
to operate in adverse UV and AO environments
found in near-Earth orbits or galactic cosmic rays
encountered in interplanetary space, are solicited.
Recent innovations in nanotechnologies, photonic
crystals, photonic bandgap devices, quantum-well,
quantum-dot and nanoparticle semiconductor components, molecularly engineered organic, biological
and polymer-based photonics both linear and nonlinear are sought. Papers that highlight and explore
the latest innovations in hybrid-inorganic-organic/
polymer technologies are strongly encouraged.
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Call for Papers
Unconventional Imaging and Wavefront Sensing XI
(OP418)
Conference Chairs: Jean J. Dolne, The Boeing
Co. (USA); Thomas J. Karr, Defense Advanced
Research Projects Agency (USA); Victor L. Gamiz,
Air Force Research Lab. (USA)
Conference Co-Chair: David C. Dayton, Applied
Technology Associates (USA)
Program Committee: Stephen C. Cain, Air Force
Institute of Technology (USA); James Fienup,
Univ. of Rochester (USA); Wes D. Freiwald, Pacific
Defense Solutions, LLC (USA); Richard B. Holmes,
Boeing LTS Inc. (USA); Liren Liu, Shanghai Institute
of Optics and Fine Mechanics (China); Zhaowei
Liu, Univ. of California, San Diego (USA); Sergio
R. Restaino, U.S. Naval Research Lab. (USA);
Michael C. Roggemann, Michigan Technological
Univ. (USA); Robert K. Tyson, The Univ. of North
Carolina at Charlotte (USA); David G. Voelz, New
Mexico State Univ. (USA)
The combination of novel imaging techniques, sophisticated synthesis and reconstruction algorithms,
and powerful digital computers promises revolutionary advances in high-resolution imagery with higher
information content than that offered by conventional imagery. Evolving techniques have exploited
diverse properties of the electromagnetic-field and
novel measurement schemes. The digital computer
has become an important tool in the synthesis of
high-resolution imagery from measurements and the
subsequent analysis and interpretation. Application
areas include long-range imaging through atmospheric turbulence, optical and electron microscopy,
synthetic aperture imaging, 3- and 4D imaging, tomographic imaging, biological imaging and imaging
of nanostructures. The objective of this conference is to bring together
scientists and researchers interested in the development of unconventional imaging and wavefront
sensing techniques as well as those interested in the
scientific interpretation and analysis of the imagery
with enhanced information content. Therefore, we
seek papers that 1) describe novel imaging using
unconventional means of sensing, collection, data
processing, and interpretation, and 2) address spacebased, airborne, and ground-based adaptive optical
systems and laser systems, including those requiring
compensation for extended path aberrations, highspeed aberrations, aero-optics effects, and highly
scintillated optical fields.
Papers from industry, government, academia, and
other research organizations are solicited on the
following and related areas:
Imaging
• imaging from active or passive illumination • imaging from image-plane measurements,
pupil-plane measurements, or both • imaging from diversity measurements, including
phase diversity, polarization diversity, aperture
diversity, wavelength diversity, and wavefront
sensing • imaging through turbid media • imaging using ultrafast pulses • synthetic aperture imaging • multidimensional imaging • nanoimaging • mm wave imaging • image fusion and stitching • superresolution image processing • multispectral and hyperspectral imaging • coded aperture imaging • compressive sensing • feature-specific imaging • information-theoretic limits for image recovery
and synthesis • experimental results or hardware related to
the implementation of unconventional imaging
systems • modeling and applications for which image
recovery and synthesis are important • wide FOV and high resolution imaging systems • low-light imaging. Wavefront Sensing and Control
• high-resolution and large-range wavefront
aberration sensing and analysis • wavefront sensing with extended,
noncooperative beacons • high-resolution, high-speed, and largerange wavefront phase modulation including
mechanically deformable mirrors, membranebased mirrors, MEMS mirrors, LCOS phase
modulators, and OASLMs scene-based
wavefront sensing • advances in gradient, curvature, and
interferometric wavefront sensors • wavefront sensing in the presence of correlated
and uncorrelated noise • advanced wavefront control systems for
applications such as ground-to-ground
imaging, retinal imaging, confocal microscopy,
ultrashort pulse shaping, fiber coupling, laser
communications, laser designation, astronomy,
and wavefront control inside laser cavity • analysis of nonlinear systems, devices, and
processes for imaging, wave propagation, and
information processing as it relates to wavefront
spatio-temporal dynamics • multi-conjugate adaptive optics systems for
extended-path aberration compensation • dynamic measurement, control, and correction
approaches for severely aberrated optics and
flexible optics • reconfigurable diffractive optical systems • wide dynamic range wavefront sensing and
control including severe aberration control and
nonmechanical beam steering • ophthalmological applications of adaptive optics
and wavefront sensing • artificial turbulence generation, dynamics, and
measurement. +1 360 676 3290 • [email protected] • twitter (#OpticsPhotonics)
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