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Welcome to the 28th edition of PNOF, where we consistently deliver important news for the optics and photonics development community in Poland. The past month was full of awards and decisions on key competitions to support R&D activities. |
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IMAMPC in Poland! |
The Candela Foundation, in cooperation with the Institute of Physical Chemistry PAS (IPC PAS) and the University of Warsaw, would like to cordially invite you to IMAMPC'2024 - 13th International Meeting on Atomic and Molecular Physics and Chemistry, The event will take place in Warsaw on 9-12 July 2024. We particularly encourage the participation of students, for whom we have prepared a financial support programme! |
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HyperPIC selected for funding |
VIGO Photonics' project, HyperPIC, has been shortlisted for FENG funding. The company wants to build an infrared chip factory that revolutionises the way electronic devices collect data. The aim of the project is to develop and implement integrated photonic chip technology for mid-infrared. (Photo: VIGO Photonics) |
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Research opportunities for modern science and technology using high-power pulsed lasers – Extreme Light Infrastructure Training for Polish Students, online 6 MARCH- 30 APRIL 2024 |
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Mid-Infrared Quantum Sensing School, Warszawa 23-28 JUNE 2024 |
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IMAMPC'2024 – 13th International Meeting on Atomic and Molecular Physics and Chemistry, Warszawa 9-12 JULY2024 |
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Warsaw Summer School on Advanced Optical Imaging, Warszawa 3-5 SEPTEMBER 2024 |
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Awards for Polish photonics at the Polish Science Gala |
On the occasion of Polish Science Day, a gala ceremony was held in the Warsaw University of Technology premises, during which the Minister of Science, Dariusz Wieczorek, presented awards to the most distinguished representatives of the scientific and academic community. Among the awarded we can find a large group connected with optics and photonics. Congratulations on your distinction! (photo: Ministry of Science and Higher Education) |
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Katarzyna Matczyszyn Wroclawian of the Year |
Katarzyna Matczyszyn from the Wrocław University of Technology has been named the winner of the Wrocławian of the Year 2023 competition in the science and research category. The laureate is a specialist in biophotonics and non-linear optics. She is also interested in advanced microscopy techniques and imaging. Congratulations on the award! (photo: private archives) |
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Optics and photonics in the FNP IRAPs |
The Foundation for Polish Science has announced the results of the first and second calls for proposals within the International Research Agendas Program, funded by the FENG programme. Out of seven selected projects, as many as five are related to optics and photonics. Congratulations to the teams responsible for preparing the winning proposals! |
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Quantum for Defence Conference |
The Quantum Technologies for Defence conference, organised by the European Commission together with the PPTF, OpTecBB, AlphaRLH and the Ukrainian Cluster Alliance, was held at CEZAMAT PW in Warsaw. 150 participants from 17 countries (including nearly 90 from Poland) sought specific applications of quantum technologies in the defence domain. (Photo: PPTF) |
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NASK works on photonics-enabled quantum computer |
The National Research Institute NASK has become one of 18 partners in the EPIQUE project, which aims to develop a photonics-based quantum computer. The development of quantum computers is still at the prototyping stage, and scientists are pointing to at least several development paths. One of these is a solution based on photonic technologies. |
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State-of-the-art microscope at UŁ |
The University of Lodz has launched the first Leica MICA FideField system in Poland and the fifth in the world. The ultra-modern equipment has provides scientists with new research opportunities. The purchase opens up new research opportunities for both the faculty's research teams and other scientific institutions, expanding opportunities for collaboration. |
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Experiments with antimatter |
Researchers at the Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, have published the results of research work describing an experiment in which, for the first time, a positron was cooled using laser light. This achievement paves the way for a whole new set of antimatter studies, including the production of a matter-antimatter system that emits laser-like gamma light. Producing such exotic bound states of matter and antimatter requires a careful combination of knowledge and expertise from different branches of science and the use of a globally unique research infrastructure. (Photo. Andrzej Romański/UMK) |
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Optically trapped quantum droplets of light |
Researchers at the University of Warsaw's Faculty of Physics have used a new generation of semiconductor photonic lattices to optically align quantum complexes of light droplets that have been assembled into macroscopic coherent states. This research forms the basis of a new method to simulate and study the interactions between artificial atoms in a highly reconfigurable way, implemented using the tools of optics and photonics. (visualisation: Antonio Gianfrate, source: CNR Nanotec) |
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PhotonHub Europe |
PhotonHub Europe (PHE) is a Europe-wide support network for entrepreneurs who want to incorporate innovative photonic solutions into their products or processes. Supported by national PhotonHubs, the 36 top European technology centres offer information and training, business support, support in raising funding and a wide network of contacts - and above all the opportunity to experiment, test and develop technologies (including scaling up production). PhotonHub also comprehensively supports startups. However, the main part of its offer is high-end technology services, available at a very significant discount thanks to EU funding. These services are available to all entities in the EU, with a special focus on SMEs. The PPTF is the Polish partner of PHE as the national photonics hub. |
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Deadlines for project submissions in the first half of 2024 |
PhotonHub supports innovation by funding technology services. Funding is provided through projects developed by companies in collaboration with a selected technology centre. The decisions of funding are made every two months by the Project Evaluation Team (PET). In order for a project to be evaluated and be eligible for funding in the first half of 2024 already, one must submit it on time:
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