Short Courses
Explore a diverse range of cutting-edge topics in optics, photonics, and quantum technologies, all taught by world-renowned experts. From foundational courses like Nonlinear Optics to advanced sessions on Optical Machine Learning, Ultrafast Laser Techniques, and Quantum Biophotonics, there’s something for every learner. Small class sizes ensure personalized instruction and direct interaction with instructors, giving you an unmatched opportunity to deepen your understanding and engage with emerging applications in the field.
Sunday, 17 May
8:30 AM–12:30 PM
1:30 PM–5:30 PM
Monday, 18 May
8:30 AM–12:30 PM
Tuesday, 19 May
10:30 AM–2:30 PM
SC361
Coherent Mid-IR Light: Generation & Applications
Konstantin Vodopyanov
(USA)
SC477
LiDAR & Remote Sensing
Fabio Di Teodoro
(USA)
SC515
Optical Machine Learning
Ryan Hamerly
MIT (USA)
SC601
Patents & IP Basics for Scientists and Inventors
Franklin Schellenberg
(USA)
SC149
Foundations of Nonlinear Optics
Robert Fisher
R. A. Fisher Associates (USA)
SC475
Metasurface Flat Optics
Federico Capasso
Harvard University (USA)
SC600
Quantum Biophotonics
Alexei Sokolov
Texas A&M University (USA)
SC516
Single Photon Generation, Detection & Applications
Sergey Polyakov
NIST (USA)
SC396
Guided Wave Nonlinear Optics
Ben Eggleton
University of Sydney (Australia)
SC602
Ultrafast Lasers
Ursula Keller
ETH Zurich (Switzerland)
SC352
Ultrafast Laser Pulse Compression, Shaping & Characterization
Marcos Dantus
Michigan State University (USA)


