Indian Institute of Technology Ropar organizes two-day National Conference on “Frontiers in Light-Matter Interaction (FiLMI 2016)”
5th March, 2016, Ropar: The Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar, organize a two-day National Conference on “Frontiers in Light-Matter Interaction (FiLMI 2016)”. In continuation to the ‘International Year of Light’ announced at the UN General Assembly, this conference focused on bridging the gap between different avenues of light-matter interactions and bring the optics and photonics research in India to the next level. The conference covered important topics like Non-Linear Optics & Laser Spectroscopy, Nano – Photonics & Meta Materials, Quantum Optics & Quantum Computing among others.
Speaking at the conference, Prof. Sarit Kumar Das, Director, IIT Ropar said, “The science of light matter interaction is a very important subject of research internationally. This conference has opened up new avenues of research and discussion to prove how the science of light, photonics and related technologies is the key to sustainable development in practically all sectors like energy, agriculture and health. Experts on the subject have discussed the various possibilities of putting the research of Light Matter Interaction to end use. IT has also proved to be a very good platform for the students to learn and showcase their research work.”
Also speaking on the occasion, Prof. Shubhrangshu Dasgupta, Head, Department of Physics, IIT Ropar said, “The two day event on Light Matter Interaction at IIT Ropar has attracted more than 20 experts in different areas of optics & photonics across India. We have also got more than 50 students working in these areas, participating in the conference. Lectures on controlling atoms, molecules using ultra-fast lasers have been intensely discussed by plenary speakers. Various lectures have been taken by experts in various areas of Light matter interactions over the past two days and intense poster sessions were arranged for students to broadcast their research findings. The event has concluded with a lot of stimulating discussions on the future trends in the field of Light Matter Interaction.”
Also present at the conference were Distinguished Faculty & experts on the subject from various universities & institutes across India were present for the conference.
