1st EOS Conference on Optofluidics (EOSOF 2011)
- Demetri Psaltis - Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne / Switzerland
- David Erickson - Cornell University / United States
Optical devices which incorporate liquids as a fundamental part of the structure can be traced as far back as the 18th century where rotating pools of mercury were put forth as a simple technique to create smooth spherical mirrors for use in reflecting telescopes. The evolution of modern microfluidics has enabled the development of a present day equivalent of such devices centered on the marriage of fluidics and optics which has come to be known as Optofluidics.
Focus of the conference
The focus of this conference will be to explore new developments in the field of optofluidics. Potential topics include (but are not limited to) microfluidic lasers, fluid-fluid waveguides, microfluidically tuned optical fiber and interferometers, fluid paper, high resolution in-chip lensless microscopy, optical and photonic tweezers and high sensitivity biomolecular sensor platforms. Research in all application areas are sought, however those of particular interest include reconfigurable photonics, energy application of optofluidics, novel display technologies and biomedical optofluidics.
Optofluidics is held under the umbrella of the WORLD OF PHOTONICS CONGRESS 2011, Munich (DE), the leading international congress for optical technologies in Europe and will be held from 22 - 27 May 2011. [www.world-of-photonics.net]
Topics
Topics include, but are not limited to:
- Microfluidic lasers
- Fluid-fluid waveguides
- Microfluidically tuned optical fiber and interferometers
- Fluid paper
- High resolution in-chip lensless microscopy
- Optical and photonic tweezers
- High sensitivity biomolecular sensor platforms
- and specific application areas: reconfigurable photonics, energy application of optofluidics, novel display technologies, biomedical optofluidics
Programme Committee
- Ken Crozier, Harvard University (DE)
- Kishan Dholakia, University of St. Andrews, Scotland (UK)
- Anders Kristensen, Technical University of Denmark (DK)
- Sunghoon Kwon, Seoul National University (KR)
- Dominik Rabus, University of California, Santa Cruz (US)
- Holger Schmidt, University of California, Santa Cruz (US)
- David Sinton, University of Victoria (CA)
Call for papers
The first call for papers can be downloaded as pdf file here: First call EOSOF2011
Abstract submission
Abstracts can only be submitted online via this website.
How to submit?
Instructions and guidelines can be found at: www.myeos.org/events/abstractsubmission
Important dates
- Submission deadline: 5 January 2011
- Notification to authors: 3 February 2011
- Publication of the advance programme: end of February 2011
Venue
ICM - International Congress Centre Munich
Am Messesee
81829 Munich
Germany
The ICM is one of the most modern congress centers in the world. It is integrated into the New Munich Trade Fair Centre, located in Munich.
Due to Munich’s excellent infrastructure, the ICM can easily be reached with the public transport.
Underground U2 goes directly to the ICM ("Messestadt West" station) and runs from 5:30 to 24:00.
For more information, please go to the World of Photonics website: Getting there
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Registration
At least one author of an accepted contribution is requested to register properly in advance to the conference. peakers at “Optofluidics” have to register with EOS. The registration for the EOS conference on Optofluidics includes admission to all conferences of the WORLD OF PHOTONICS CONGRESS 2011 as well as to the LASER World of PHOTONICS 2011 exhibition. Registration opens on 18 February 2011.
Special Tickets for Exhibitors
Each exhibitor participating in LASER World of PHOTONICS 2011 receives one free ticket* to the World of Photonics Congress. Beyond that, each exhibitor may purchase up to five tickets* to the World of Photonics Congress at a special rate. Please note: Both, free and special rate tickets are not valid for speakers at World of Photonics Congress 2011.
*May only be ordered and used by exhibiting companies. They are personalized and are only valid for the ticketholder. They are not transferrable. Congress proceedings are not included.
Contact
Judith Oumard (M.A.)
European Optical Society (EOS)
Senior Communications Manager
Hollerithallee 8
30419 Hannover
Germany
Phone: +49-511-2788-159
Fax: +49-511-2788-119
E-mail: munich@myeos.org
