An Overview of Photonics
William Van Wijngaarden
Grade LevelGrade 12 only
Category Physics & Astronomy
Talk Description:
Photonics refers to the generation and manipulation of light. Recent advances in this field are revolutionizing our daily lives. This talk gives examples of photonics including nanodevices, optical fibers, ultra-fast lasers, biomedical applications, laser cooling and environmental monitoring. An enlightening experience with absolutely no equations is promised!