Special Events
LaserFest Symposium – Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Laser
Sponsored by:
Retrospectives on the Invention of the Laser
Sunday, May 16, 2010
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Ballroom A1
A badge is required for attendance
CLEO joins the world in celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Laser. To mark the anniversary date of this historic occasion, May 16, we’ve gathered laser pioneers, historians and others to talk about their experiences and contributions to one of the greatest inventions of the 20th century—one that has revolutionized the way we live. A badge is required for attendance.
Invited Speakers:
Nico Bloembergen, Univ. of Arizona, USA
Jeff Hecht, Independent Science and Technology Writer, USA
Kathleen Maiman, USA
Edward Moses, Lawrence Livermore Natl. Lab, USA
Marshall I Nathan, IBM, USA
C. Kumar N. Patel, Univ. of California at Los Angeles, USA
Tony Siegman, Stanford Univ., USA
Charles Townes, Berkeley, USA
Orazio Svelto, Politecnico di Milano, Italy
Early Soviet Papers on Quantum Electronics Now Available
As part of the celebration of the 50 years of Laser, a collection of early Soviet papers on Quantum Electronics covering the period 1939-1972 is now available.
This collection would be helpful for both Russian- and English-speaking readers, especially for the latter since several papers have never been published in English.
LasersRock! Concert
Sponsored by:
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
8:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m.
San Jose Civic Auditorium
Albert Einstein played the violin. Werner Heisenberg was a distinguished pianist. Richard Feynman played...well, the bongos. Good physicists are very often good musicians. No one seems quite able to pinpoint the connection – but more than a few are pretty sure one exists! Join your colleagues for a night of musical entertainment at the LasersRock! Concert.
LaserFest Pavilion
Sponsored by:
TUESDAY, May 18th - THURSDAY, May 20th - On the Exhibit Hall Floor
Booth #2241
A badge is required for attendence
Featuring:
- Laser Innovation Timeline
- The Laser: A 50-Year Retrospective
- A showcase of historic and innovative lasers from over the past 50 years. This collection of over 100 lasers commemorates the golden anniversary of the laser and is part of the SPIE Advancing the Laser and LaserFest anniversary tributes.
- Youth Education Materials
- Ruby Laser Demonstration
- Tuesday, May 18
- Wednesday, May 19
- 11:30am-12:00pm
- 2:30-3:00pm
- Thursday, May 20
LaserFest Videos for Viewing
View videos at the LaserFest Lounges in the Exhibit Hall (Booth # 2218 and Booth # 2307)
- Lasers: Transforming Life features an overview of how lasers play a role in everyday technologies, such as the Internet and laser surgery, and highlights laser research that may lead to future clean energy sources or help understand such mysteries as black holes. NPR host Ira Flatow is featured, along with video from NASA, DARPA and IBM, among others.
- Laser Days Laser Graffiti Competition – view video entries produced by OSA student chapters to creatively spread the word about lasers and LaserFest to a broad general audience
- Other videos about lasers and LaserFest
Power Lunch - Green Shoots in Photonics
Tuesday, May 18, 2010; 12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Organizer: Chris Myatt, Founder and CEO, Precision Photonics, USA
Sponsored by: Precision Photonics Corporation
Attend the Power Lunch and participate in high-level discussions with industry leaders who will provide insight on how to navigate through a challenging market. You will have the opportunity to speak one-on-one with experienced leaders representing different markets who will share their wisdom on surviving and growing a business during difficult economic times. In addition, the leaders will share their insights on how to strategically position yourself in an uncertain market.
An interactive question and answer period will follow the table discussions. Registrants can submit questions in advance to be discussed during this time by all of the industry leaders. Find out how to manage your company and your job during an economic downturn, stay connected to company revenues for job security, and seek new business ventures. Registrants should send questions to cstech@osa.org.
Special Student Offer – student seats at $20.00 on a first come, first served basis. Seating is limited for student members of the sponsoring societies of the conference (APS, IEEE/LEOS and OSA) wishing to take part in the Power Lunch program. The $20 tickets are available to students registered for the conference.
Each of the ten industry leaders hosts a table, so space is limited. Box lunch included. Regular tickets are $40 each and advance registration is required.
Register online
Precision Photonics Corporation
At PPC, we’re making impossible optics possible, with the data to prove it! We have built a world-class team of scientists, engineers and technicians to manufacture high-power optical components, coatings and assemblies by taking advantage of our diverse backgrounds in IBS coatings, precision metrology, and high-volume manufacturing. Our goal is to provide custom and OEM laser optics that work, at a price and lead time that meet your budgets and requirements.
CLEO invites the industry’s top leaders to discuss innovative trends in optics and photonics.
OSA members and their families and friends are invited to enjoy these special events OSA-sponsored events:
Monday, May 17, 8:30 am – 11:00 am.
Hospitality Suite
Start your morning in the company of friends, old and new. Relax over a cup of coffee and learn about things to do in San Jose at the OSA Member/Family/Friends Hospitality Suite, located in the San Jose Convention Center VIP Lounge [Almaden Concourse, 2nd floor]
Tuesday, May 18, 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Full Day Trip to Monterey, CA
Spend a day exploring the museums and shops in the beautiful coastal town of Monterey. Sign up at the OSA Membership Booth by 5:00 pm on Monday, May 17.
Wednesday, May 19, 10:00 am-4:30 pm:
Full Day Trip to
Stanford University /
Cantor Arts Center
Enjoy guided tours of the campus and of the Cantor Arts Center, which boasts the largest gathering of Rodin bronzes outside Paris as part of its diverse collection. Sign up at the OSA Membership Booth by 5:00 pm on Tuesday, May 18.
OSA and IEEE Photonics Society Member Lounge
Whether a OSA or IEEE Photonics member , the members’ only lounge is a meeting place for networking or relaxing.
Featuring:
- Printer Access
- Meeting Tables and Comfortable Seating
- Light Refreshments
Newport Student Lounge
Sponsored by Newport Corporation
Where: The CLEO Exhibit Hall. The lounge will be located between the poster session and the job fair.
During Exhibit Hall Hours:
Tuesday, May 18 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 19 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 20 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
The lounge is open to all student attendees. Special benefits brought to you by Newport Corporation:
Newport raffle - Register and enter a drawing to win an iPad! Two will be given away during the conference.
Free LasersRock! T-shirt- If your wear the T-shirt to the “LasersRock!” concert you will receive a FREE drink ticket.
Free wireless Internet access.