IEEE Photonics Society's 2014 Avionics Fiber-Optics & Photonics Conference To Showcase Latest Technology Developments In Avionics, Mobile Platforms, Surface Ships, Submarines & Ground Vehicles

The IEEE Photonics Society's 2014 Avionics Fiber-Optics & Photonics Conference (AVFOP 2014) provides an international forum for engineers, researchers and manufacturers to meet and exchange ideas on designing and deploying fiber optic and photonics technologies for the harsh environments of avionics and vetronics (vehicle electronics) applications. As an application-oriented conference now in its eleventh year, the AVFOP has been at the forefront in showcasing the latest developments in photonics component systems and technology for avionics, vetronics and naval vessels.

Leading photonics professionals from industry, government and academia will come together from 11 - 13 November for the AVFOP 2014 Conference at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta Hotel in Atlanta, GA (USA). More than 50 presentations comprise the comprehensive range of topics, including:

• Optical components & modules (active/passive; analog/digital/WDM; discrete/integrated; cable assemblies; and packaging)
• Optical sensors for avionics & vetronics applications
• Optical links & networks (including analog from ULF to EHF; digital; WDM; as well as both fiber-based and free-space connection)
• Avionics/aerospace fiber optic component & system deployment (covering manufacturing/packaging; qualification/monitoring/built-in testing; supportability & maintainability; as well as standards)
• Modeling & simulation of aerospace fiber optic components, links & systems
• Plus other topics presented by experts in avionics, fiber optics and photonics technology.

In addition to the regular paper sessions, the conference will open with a series of three invited speakers presenting some of the latest research and technology programs relating to photonics:

• "DARPA Programs in High-Capacity Communications" by Richard Ridgway of the Defense Advanced Research Program Agency's Strategic Technology Office.
• "Space-based Gravitational-Wave Observatories," by Jeffrey Livas of NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center
• "Flying the SpaceX Dragon Capsule to the International Space Station," by Sam Waldman of Space Exploration Technologies

"The deployment of fiber optic and photonics technology in both the military and commercial aerospace industry has seen significant growth since the first AVFOP conference in 2004," said AVFOP 2014 General Chair, Milan Mashanovitch of Freedom Photonics, USA. "And since that first gathering eleven years ago, this conference has proven to be a critical arena for the global photonics industry, academic community, and government R&D professionals to continue the progress in designing and deploying increasingly sophisticated avionics fiber optic system architectures, networking schemes and devices."

Invited Speakers

• Gee-Kung Chang, Georgia Institute of Technology - "Fiber-Wireless Integration for Mobile Backhaul & Remote Radio Head Access in 5G Communications"
• Aaron Cordes, Lockheed Martin - "Photonics & Advanced Computing Programs"
• Nestor Escalera, Harris Corp. - "Distribution, Down-Conversion, & Demodulation of High Spectral Efficiency Digital Modulation Signals Using Photonic Frequency Converters"
• John Gallo, Xadair Technologies - "Fiber Optic Applications for Tactical Vehicles"
• Meredith Hutchinson, Naval Research Laboratory - "High Power Photodiodes for Photonics Technology in Naval Applications"
• Anthony Lentine, Sandia National Laboratories - "Wavelength Stabilization of Integrated Photonics w/ Coherent Optical Feedback Loops & 3D Integration"
• Sharon Lutz, US CONEC - "Design & Performance of Physical Contact MPO & Expanded Beam, Multi-Fiber Connectors"
• Rob Nelson, Air Force Research Laboratory - "Complete Electro-Optic Formalism Using Nonlinear Optical Wave Equation Description & Resultant New Device Approaches"
• Dennis Prather, University of Delaware - "Emerging Millimeter Wave Photonic Devices & Integration Platforms for Avionic Applications"
• Steve Ralph, Georgia Institute of Technology - "Telecom Trends in Photonic Technologies"
• Daniel Sparacin, Aurrion - "Chip-Scale RF Optical Systems"
• Andrew Stark, Georgia Tech Research Institute - "Photonics for Electronic Warfare"
• Rick Stevens, Lockheed Martin - "Integrated Photonics & Fiber Optic DWDM Network for Next Generation Payloads"
• Brandon Swatowski, Dow Corning - "Advances in Manufacturing of Optical Silicone Waveguides for High Performance Computing"
• Nicholas Usechak, Air Force Institute of Technology - "Utility of Period-One Oscillation State in Injection-Locked Semiconductor Lasers"
• Gary Wang, Teraxion - "Low Vp, High Bandwidth, Small Form Factor InP Modulator"
• Bill Woodward, UrsaNav - "Aerospace Fiber Optic & Photonic Standards: Past, Present & Future"

Program Overview
The preliminary conference program and listing of events are online at: http://www.avfop-ieee.org/program.

Social Events
There will be a welcome reception on the opening night of the conference (11 November) and an evening sightseeing tour of Atlanta on 12 November from 7 – 11pm.

Supplier Exhibits
A supplier exhibition and a wide range of sponsorship opportunities are available for participating companies to promote awareness, discuss the latest new products, interact with customers and develop new sales contacts.

For registration and other information about AVFOP 2014, visit http://www.avfop-ieee.org/

About the IEEE Photonics Society
The IEEE Photonics Society is one of the world's leading technical communities in the field of optoelectronics and photonic materials, devices, and systems, with members and activities engaged in research, development, design, manufacture, and applications, as well as with the various other activities necessary for the useful expansion of the field. As part of this dynamic worldwide community, more than 100,000 photonics professionals actively organize, contribute to, and participate in Society technical conferences, journals and other activities covering all aspects of the field. The IEEE Photonics Society has 75+ worldwide chapters and is part of IEEE, the world's largest technical professional association. The IEEE Photonics Society (IPS) is the new name for the former IEEE Lasers and Electro-Optics Society (LEOS). For more information, visit http://www.photonicssociety.org.

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