An Overview of Photonics
William Van Wijngaarden
LevelGrade 12 only
Category Physics & Astronomy

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!