CLEO/QELS: 2011
May 1 - 6, 2011
Baltimore Convention Center
Baltimore, MD, USA
CLEO/QELS | CLEO: Applications
Call for Papers Deadline: December 2, 2010
CLEO/QELS: 2010
Laser Science to Photonic Applications
The premier international forum for scientific and technical optics
This year's program featured more than 1,700 presentations in technical hot topics:
- ultrafast optics
- energy-efficient photonics
- semiconductor lasers
- nanophotonics
- biophotonics
Breakthrough papers were presented, such as new laser techniques for cooling semiconductors, using the world’s most powerful x-ray system to probe molecules—and a new metamaterial device that could someday lead to see-through cameras.
The CLEO: Applications program focused on the demonstration of components, systems, and emerging applications of lasers and electro-optical technology.
Timely topics: energy and the environment, biotechnology, defense and security, and industrial manufacturing.
CLEO: Applications presentations delved deep into today’s existing and evolving commercial and business applications.
Also on the show floor, the CLEO: Market Focus program featured business development and commercialized applications in energy, industrial lasers, defense and security, and biophotonics.
New this year, the CLEO: Technology Transfer Showcase offered a “one-stop” way to learn about the latest optics and photonics technologies coming out of universities and government labs. What they foretell—new commercial products or improvements in the efficiency, durability and availability of existing components or systems.
These well-attended programs complemented cutting-edge products and demos on the show floor. The field’s leading global companies showcased the latest in photonics technology and services.
LaserFest, the 50th anniversary of the laser, was celebrated with special events throughout the week. CLEO/QELS: 2010 kicked off exactly 50 years after the first laser demonstration by Theodore Maiman at Hughes Research Labs on May 16, 1960.
A special symposium featuring several laser pioneers, Nobel Laureates, historians and experts was held May 16.
At the LaserFest Pavilion on the show floor, attendees could view a display of more than 100 lasers from the past 50 years and see a live demonstration of an early ruby laser.
Tuesday night celebrated LasersRock!, musical entertainment provided by fellow CLEO/QELS colleagues.
President Obama sent a message to CLEO/QELS attendees recognizing the laser as "one of the most important and versatile inventions of the 20th century."
The conference co-sponsors—APS, IEEE Photonics Society, and OSA—thank all of those who participated in the 2010 programs and activities. CLEO/QELS continues to be the must-attend event for cutting-edge technical programming in the lasers, electro-optics and photonics industry.
CLEO/QELS returns to the east coast next year – mark your calendars
for May 1 – 6, 2011 at the Baltimore Convention Center.