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OSA Advanced Photonics Congress

Date: 2 July, 2018 @ 10:00 am - 5 July, 2018 @ 7:00 pm CEST

Location: ETH Zurich, Zürich, Switzerland

About the Event

The OSA Advanced Photonics Congress is a significant gathering that brings together experts in the field of photonics. This year, the congress spans over four days and features a series of topical meetings dedicated to exploring the extensive research and innovations related to photonic devices and their applications in networking.

What to Expect

Participants can engage with a variety of topics, including:

• Integration of photonic circuits and components such as switches and modulators made from silicon, lll-V materials, graphene, and polymers.
• Investigation of nanophotonic and quantum devices, alongside novel materials including metamaterials and plasmonics.
• Discussions on optical gain materials, nonlinear optics, and advancements in optical glasses, crystals, and ceramics.
• Insights into the latest applications of photonics in sensors, light sources, and data transfer technologies.
• Innovations in optical interconnects, switching technologies, signal processing, and network virtualization.

Special Session Highlight

One of the featured talks is by Emilio Riccardi from Telecom Italia (TIM), focusing on "Disaggregation at the Optical Layer: toward an Optical White Boxes Ecosystem?" This talk addresses the application of disaggregation within Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) networks from a telecommunications perspective, emphasizing the requirements and challenges faced in automating network lifecycle.

Networking Opportunities

The congress not only presents a platform for knowledge exchange but also fosters networking among researchers, industry professionals, and innovators in the field of photonics, making it an excellent opportunity to connect with key stakeholders and stay updated on cutting-edge developments.