The CLEO Hub:
The CLEO Hub on the Exhibition floor includes 70 participating companies including Coherent, Inc., Menlo Systems, MKS Instruments, Thorlabs, Inc., Toptica and many more. The Hub will feature daily Technology Showcase demonstrations, as well as other show floor programming, including Plenary Sessions and Applications and Technology Technical Sessions.
The Hub will host a Student Lounge sponsored by MKS Instruments, and the show floor will stay open later on Wednesday the 18th to host the Conference Reception.
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Exhibit Hall Hours:
Tuesday, 17 May 10:00 – 16:00
Wednesday, 18 May 10:00 – 19:00
The Conference Reception will take place inside the Hall starting at 18:00
Thursday, 19 May 10:00 – 15:30
Technology Showcase Demonstrations:
All Technology Showcase Demonstrations will take place in the CLEO Hub Theater
Why is Beam Profiling Difficult Compared to Other Laser Measurement and What Can you Do About It? Tips and Techniques
Tuesday, 17 May, 10:30 - 10:45
Beam Profiling presents a number of challenges due to the nature of the sensors typically used to profile the beam. In this presentation, learn about innovations in beam conditiong techniques that generate reliable profile data without introducing artifacts into the results.
Presented By: Derrick Peterman, Ph.D., Sales Director
What is Laser Trapping and Excitation and Why is it Crucial for Quantum Computing? Developments in Laser Technology and Techniques
Tuesday, 17 May, 10:45 - 11:00
Laser trapping and excitation of neutral atoms is a promising technique for quantum computing. This technique demands both high power and narrow linewidth laser sources for precision manipulation of atoms as qubits. In this presentation, discover innovations in laser technology that enable access to key atomic transitions needed for cutting edge quantum techniques.
Presented By: James Norby, Senior Sales Territory Manager
Miro Altitude - The State-of-the-Art in Laser Beam Measurement
Tuesday, 17 May, 11:15 - 11:45
To ensure consistent, repeatable results, it is important to track your laser system's health at various checkpoints. How do you measure a laser beam? We will show you how to measure your laser's power or energy accurately, using the new MIRO ALTITUDE, Gentec-EO's flagship laser power and energy meter.
Presented By: Paige Stevens, Sales Engineer
Photon Counting Technologies for Low Light Applications
Tuesday, 17 May, 12:00 - 12:30
Photodetectors capable of detecting a single photon are increasingly demanded by "modern" applications such as quantum computers, time-of-flight LiDAR, dark matter detection, and more. This talk is a mid-level discussion of single-photon detectors: PMT, SPAD, SiPM, SNSPD, TES, and photon resolving camera. The presentation ends by showcasing Hamamatsu products capable of single-photon counting and imaging.
Presented By: Slawomir Piatek, Scientific Consultant
Laser and Optomechanics Developments From Thorlabs
Wednesday, 18 May, 10:30 - 11:00
Thorlabs' new technologies include a nonlinear pulse compression approach that achieves >5X compression factors and sub-40 fs, 470 nJ pulses at 9.5MHz, using the fundamental mode of a standard multim ode fiber; an ultra-low-noise 1550 nm laser for fiber sensing and optical clocks; and a patent-pending 5-axis Polaris lens mount.
Presented By: Matt Kirchner, Site Manager, Thorlabs
Optica Booth Activities:
Join Optica for these events in Booth # 113
Optica's Publishing Group's Meet the Journal Editors
Tuesday, 17 May, 10:30 - 11:30
Join Optica Publishing Group’s journal editors for informal discussion over donuts! Bring your questions about acceptance criteria, responding to reviewers, becoming a reviewer, and more. The editors welcome your queries, concerns, and ideas for any of our journals. All CLEO attendees are welcome!
Optica Booth Tech Talks on Tuesday, May 17
Tuesday, 17 May, 11:30 - 12:00
Benjamin Eggleton, The University of Central Florida
Tuesday, 17 May, 12:00 - 12:30
Konstantin Vodopyanov, The University of Central Florida
Tuesday, 17 May, 13:15 - 13:45
Laura Waller, The University of California Berkley
Optica Member Happy Hour
Tuesday, 17 May, 15:00
Had enough coffee? Swing by the Optica booth for a cold beer and snacks.
Optica's Publishing Group's Meet the Journal Editors
Wednesday, 18 May, 10:30 - 11:15
Join Optica Publishing Group’s journal editors for informal discussion over donuts! Bring your questions about acceptance criteria, responding to reviewers, becoming a reviewer, and more. The editors welcome your queries, concerns, and ideas for any of our journals. All CLEO attendees are welcome!
Optica Booth Tech Talks on Wednesday, May 18
Wednesday, 18 May, 11:15 - 11:45
Michael Raymer, University of Oregon
Wednesday, 18 May, 13:00 - 13:30
Marcos Dantus, Michigan State University
Wednesday, 18 May, 13:30 - 14:00
Arti Agrawal, University of Technology, Australia