Optica-SPIE Purdue Chapter

08/06/2021

Great talk from Prof. Eric Chitambar on approaching quantum systems from a resource theory perspective.
Talk recording available here and on our website, https://web.ics.purdue.edu/~opsc

https://youtu.be/y0iCm2XHlG0

Talk AbstractA quantum resource theory is a broad framework for studying some particular features of quantum mechanics under a restricted class of physical o...

07/29/2021

Very interesting talk from Prof. Ayman F. Abouraddy discussing the joint sculpting of the spatial and temporal degrees of freedom and the surprising properties of this new class of pulsed beams.
Talk recording available here and on our website, https://web.ics.purdue.edu/~opsc

https://youtu.be/0oeVmDtCoLE

Talk AbstractExercising control over the spatial degrees of freedom of the optical field has continued to yield breakthroughs over the past few decades, rang...

07/15/2021

Pleasure to host Prof Marco Liscidini and hear his talk on the generation of nonclassical light in linear and nonlinear photonic molecules. Talk recording available here and on our website, https://web.ics.purdue.edu/~opsc

Title - Generation of nonclassical light in linear and nonlinear photonic moleculesTalk Abstract - Integrated micro- and nanostructures allow for the efficie...

07/14/2021

Join us Thursday July 15 at 11am for Webinar from Prof. Marco Liscidini on the Generation of nonclassical light in linear and nonlinear photonic molecules. Enjoy an UberEats lunch voucher on us!

Zoom Link: https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/j/91784846526
RSVP: https://forms.gle/psT9LNP96aVpkHEMA
Event Password: 405478

10/24/2019

Dear all,

I hope all of you enjoyed Simeon's talk in our last callout!
　　
Tomorrow (10/24) OSA are going to have our chapter elections; attend to vote and/or run for office! Dinner will be provided.

They are hosted in PHYS 238, at 5:30 PM

See you then!
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Officer Roles:

1. President: Lead chapter events, form event committees, delegate roles, and apply for grants

2. Treasurer: Work with Purdue's Business Office of Student Organizations to fund activities

3. Vice-President: PR (OSA/SPIE page, website), support grant writing.

4. Secretary: Take notes at officer meetings and help organize events.

10/10/2019

Tonight we have our first callout of the semester! Join us for the technical talk from Simeon, and enjoy a free dinner provided by us!

04/08/2019

It's going to be an action-packed week for the optics community in Purdue. Join us in the following events!
　　
4/9 - SPIE Traveling Lecture - Marko Loncar [Harvard]
"New opportunities with old optical materials"
1:30 PM 2001
　　
4/10 - DARPA Workshop
"Exploring nascent light-matter interactions and quantum detection"
1 - 4 PM Morgan 121, Discovery Park
　　
4/11 - ECE Seminar - Paul Juodawlkis [Lincoln Laboratory]
"From Radars to Photonics and Back"
10:30 AM 1004
　　
4/12 - NSAC-OSA Student Conference:
We need more posters! Please come and share you research while enjoying a free dinner from us!
4 - 7 PM
https://forms.gle/we19geDSxmrAk8pm7

04/03/2019

A new design for posters. Skip to 11.00 for the actual design.

Get the template here... https://osf.io/ef53g/ Every field in science uses the same, old, wall-of-text poster design. If we can improve the knowledge transfe...

02/07/2019

An inspiring and touching story by Prof. Alexandra Boltasseva about the role of mentors and overcoming doubts in life.

Even award-winning scientists go through periods of doubt. Find out how 2018 Blavatnik National Awards for Young Scientists honoree Alexandra Boltasseva overcame her doubts and built a strong foundation in her career.

11/01/2018

ONLINE PRESENTATION: Directional Scattering of Light by Silicon and due to High-Order Multipoles Contribution. Presented by Pavel Terekov of University and the Center at . http://ow.ly/TQQX30mssZ9