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Previous events, lectures and seminars
Here you will find details of past Zepler Institute events. You may also like to explore the University’s other upcoming events relating to electronics and photonics listed to the right of this page.
The Zepler Institute presents:
New Material Platforms & Metasurface Designs for Plasmonics and Quantum Photonics
Professor Vladimir M. Shalaev, School of Electrical & Computer Engineering and Birck Nanotechnology Center, Purdue University
Abstract
We outline the recent progress in the... Read more
Recent advances in metamaterials and metasurfaces from Down Under
Professor Yuri Kivshar, Nonlinear Physics Center, Australian National University, Canberra, Australia
Abstract
Rapid progress in the fields of plasmonics and metamaterials is driven by their ability to enhance near-field effects with... Read more
Spectra-Physics 'Lunch and Learn' seminar
Very Short Pulse Lasers and their Applications
Spectra-Physics is a proven volume supplier of industrial lasers. On Wednesday 20 April 2016, members of the their team will be visiting the University to present a seminar entitled 'Very Short Pulse Lasers and... Read more
Building a Better Biosensor
An informal workshop, strengthening links between research groups
Outline
The interaction of photons or electrons with biological matter can be harnessed to biosensing, whereas the second kind of interaction holds a promise to better biosensing, thanks to the direct... Read more
Nature Photonics… ten years on
Oliver Graydon, Chief Editor, Nature Photonics
Abstract
In January 2017, Nature Photonics will celebrate its 10th anniversary. This talk will discuss how the journal and publishing landscape has evolved over the past decade since launch and various new initiatives... Read more
Physik Instrumente - universities roadshow
Visit the Physik Instrumente team on their stand
Physik Instrumente is a leading provider of precision motion and positioning systems. On Tuesday 15 March 2016, members of the Physik Instrumente sales team will be on hand to answer your questions and... Read more
The Zepler Institute Distinguished Speaker Lecture Series presents:
The Alchemy of Vacuum
Hybridising Light and Matter
Prof Thomas W. Ebbesen, USIAS, University of Strasbourg, France
Abstract
Strong coupling of light and matter can give rise to a multitude of exciting physical effects through the... Read more
Microfluidic Single Cell Analytics
Dr Jonathan West MRSC, Institute for Life Science Research Fellow, University of Southampton
Abstract
As microfluidic dimensions approach the length scale of a single cell, flow becomes laminar and manipulations become deterministic to enable exquisite spatial and... Read more
Vision Engineering roadshow
Vision Engineering is an award-winning UK manufacturer of a range of patented optical inspection and measurement systems. On Tuesday 6th October, representatives from the company will be holding a free display and demonstration of their latest products including 3D... Read more
The Zepler Institute Distinguished Speaker Lecture Series presents:
Optoelectronics: Is there anything it cannot do; Can Opto-Electronics Provide the Motive Power for Future Vehicles?
Professor Eli Yablonovitch, Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences Dept., University of California, Berkeley... Read more
Binary Oscillator Computing
Dr Stephen Lynch FIMA, Manchester Metropolitan University
Abstract
The talk will focus on mathematical models of neurons, binary oscillator threshold logic and two of five possible avenues of research. Binary oscillator technology can be applied to the design of... Read more
Metamaterials Grand Day: Special Lectures
We are privileged to announce a series of lectures by three guest speakers on Friday 4th September 2015.
All staff and students are invited to join us for the occasion which will finish with an afternoon tea.
Speakers
Professor Richard Ziolkowski,... Read more
Photonics Day
The Quantum Opportunity
Photonics Day is an annual multidisciplinary event which brings together colleagues across the Zepler Institute and wider University to review the latest research, network and to discuss possible future collaborations. This year, in light of the government's... Read more
Tours, talks, poster session and drinks reception
Hosted by The Nanoelectronics and Nanotechnology Group
An afternoon of facilities tours and research presentations hosted by the Nanoelectronics and Nanotechnology Group (led by Prof Hywel Morgan). The event will culminate in a poster session with... Read more
A scalable design for neuronal recordings using readout integrated circuits and cast microwire bundles
Andreas Schaefer, Professor of Neuroscience UCL
Abstract
In most areas of the mammalian brain, functionally coherent networks consist of thousands to millions of neurons. The distributed nature of... Read more
Publishing in Nature Nanotechnology
Dr Alberto Moscatelli, Senior Editor, Nature Nanotechnology
Dr. Alberto Moscatelli is a Senior Editor at Nature Nanotechnology, based in London. Alberto has a first degree in environmental sciences from the University of Urbino in Italy and a PhD in chemistry... Read more
Plasmons in nano-graphene and other atomic scale systems
Prof Javier Garcia de Abajo, ICFO - The Institute of Photonic Sciences
Abstract
We will review recent advances in the control and understanding of plasmons in systems that have atomic dimensions along one or more directions. In particular, we... Read more
Diamond - Engineer's best friend
Prof. Marko Loncar, Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Part of the Zepler Institute Quantum Science Distinguished Lecture Series
Abstract
Diamond possesses remarkable physical and chemical properties, and in many ways is the ultimate engineering... Read more
Quantum Frequency Conversion of Single Photon States
Dr. Kartik Srinivasan, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), USA
Part of the Zepler Institute Quantum Science Distinguished Lecture Series
Abstract
Control of the wavelength and temporal profile of quantum states of light is an... Read more
Semiconductor devices for quantum technologies
Prof. Jonathan Finley, Technische Universität München (TUM)
Part of the Zepler Institute Quantum Science Distinguished Lecture Series
Abstract
The application of ultrafast optical techniques to probe and manipulate discrete quantum states in solids... Read more
The rise of bosonic lasers
Prof Alexey V Kavokin, University of Southampton
Part of the Zepler Institute Quantum Science Distinguished Lecture Series
Abstract
Bosonic lasers are optical devices spontaneously emitting monochromatic and coherent light. They are based on the Bose-Einstein condensation... Read more
Probes of quantum behaviour in organic molecules
Prof. Vlatko Vedral, University of Oxford & National University of Singapore
Part of the Zepler Institute Quantum Science Distinguished Lecture Series
Abstract
A growing body of evidence suggests that biological processes could be utilising... Read more
Heat Assisted Magnetic Recording
Mark Gubbins, Design Manager, Seagate Technologies
We are pleased to announce that Mark Gubbins, Design Manager at Seagate Technologies will be visiting the University on Thursday 8 January to give a technical presentation on Heat Assisted Magnetic Recording. The... Read more
Prof Sir David Payne 70th Birthday Symposium
This year, Professor Sir David Payne, Director of the Optoelectronics Research Centre and Zepler Institute, celebrates his 70th Birthday, having spent more than 50 years of these working at Southampton University. To mark this special occasion, a... Read more
Publishing in Nature Nanotechnology
Dr. Alberto Moscatelli, Senior Editor, Nature Nanotechnology
Dr. Alberto Moscatelli is a Senior Editor at Nature Nanotechnology, based in London. Alberto has a first degree in environmental sciences from the University of Urbino in Italy and a PhD in chemistry... Read more
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