Information Technology The Information Technology Working Group specializes in the study of novel materials, device concepts and system configurations for the next generation of photonics information technology, which will harness the power of optics for interconnection, information storage, quantum encryption and quantum computing.
Integrated Photonics The Integrated Photonics Working Group specializes in the study of new materials, device concepts, and systems configurations to make possible integrated photonics for the next generation of photonics-enabled consumer products which must have high performance, low cost, manufacturability in volume, reliability, ruggedness and ease of use.
Microscopy The Microscopy and Molecular Imaging Working Group specializes in the development of novel imaging instruments and molecular reagents for the study of cells, tissues, and living organisms.
Neuroscience The Neuroscience Working Group specializes in the imaging of live neurons in order to determine the genesis of neuronal circuitry as well as its structure and function.
Solar Cell The Solar Cell Working Group specializes in the study of novel thin-film materials and fabrication methods and device configurations for the next generation of solar cells, which must be efficient, low cost, lightweight and flexible.
Telecom The Telecom Working Group specializes in the study of novel materials, device concepts and network configurations for the next generation of telecom technology that will bring high bandwidth connections to every home and desktop.
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