Optics has a distinguished history in the physical sciences, shaping technological progress across centuries. From the early foundations of geometrical optics to the pioneering work of Alhazen, Kepler, Descartes, Newton, Huygens, and Fresnel, the field has continuously evolved. The electromagnetic theory synthesis by Maxwell and the quantum revolution of the 20th century paved the way for modern laser and photonics technologies, which now drive scientific and industrial advancements.
Today, optical systems are integral to modern society, enabling transformative progress in various fields. In medical sciences, optics and photonics play a crucial role in vision technologies, surgical instrumentation, medical imaging, targeted drug delivery, and cancer photothermal therapies. Space exploration relies on optical components such as telescopes, lenses, and spectrometers to analyze distant celestial bodies.
Telecommunications, powered by fiber-optic networks, enables high-speed data transmission and global connectivity. In information processing, quantum computing, optical data storage, and photonic integrated circuits are revolutionizing the way data is stored and processed. Additionally, industry and manufacturing benefit from laser-based precision metrology, materials processing, cutting, and welding, while defense and security applications leverage advanced imaging, remote sensing, and laser-based weaponry.
Furthermore, laser and optical technologies are essential to applied research in physics, chemistry, biology, and medicine, serving as fundamental tools for analysis and experimentation. Their impact extends beyond high-end scientific applications into everyday consumer products such as displays, cameras, optical discs, and eyeglasses. Optical fiber technology remains the backbone of modern telecommunications and the internet, facilitating the rapid exchange of information across the globe.
This edition of PHOTOPTICS will feature three dedicated tracks: Optics, which covers fundamental and applied research in classical and modern optics; Photonics, focusing on advancements in optical communication, sensing, and quantum photonics; and Lasers, addressing laser physics, sources, applications, and industrial processes. The conference provides a platform for researchers, engineers, and industry professionals to present new methods, emerging technologies, advanced prototypes, and theoretical developments. General survey papers discussing future research directions are also welcome.
The conference features the Nanophotonics, Plasmonics and Metamaterials (NanoPlasMeta) Workshop, chaired by Pablo Albella.
Accepted papers, presented at the conference by at least one author, will be published in the official PHOTOPTICS Proceedings (ISBN-registered). Selection will be based on scientific quality, originality, and relevance, with both full research papers and work-in-progress reports encouraged. In addition to oral and poster sessions, PHOTOPTICS invites companies to showcase products, technologies, and methodologies, and researchers to organize special sessions, workshops, or tutorials on emerging topics in optics, photonics, and laser technology.
For further details, submission guidelines, and participation opportunities, please contact the conference secretariat.