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Fourier Transform Spectroscopy (FTS)

Fourier Transform Spectroscopy (FTS)

20-24 July 2024 | Long Beach, CA, USA

FTS focuses on the latest advances in instrumentation and applications of Fourier Transform Spectroscopy to astronomy and astrophysics, atmospheric science and remote sensing, laboratory spectroscopy, analytical chemistry, bio-medicine and a variety of industrial applications.

Fourier transform spectrometers onboard satellites looking toward Earth provide new insights on the planet’s atmosphere, climate and a host of other meteorological and remote sensing applications. Instruments looking out provide a wealth of data targeting galaxies, stars, planets and the cosmic diffuse infrared and microwave background radiation.

Ground-based and airborne FT interferometers explore a variety of topics in physics, geophysics and astrophysics, including solar processes, radiative energy transport in the atmosphere, the geographic distribution of greenhouse gases and air pollutants and spectroscopic studies using the atmosphere as a natural laboratory.

Chip-scale interferometers fabricated using state-of-the-art nanotechnology open up new opportunities for space and industrial applications. Laser frequency combs dramatically improve the resolution and recording speed of Fourier spectrometers. New spectral regions (e.g., VUV or THz) are under exploration with synchrotron radiation. Ultrashort laser pulses expand the territory of FTS to nonlinear and multidimensional spectroscopy. 

This international meeting provides a unique opportunity to discuss many of these exciting developments in a highly interdisciplinary environment.

 


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Fourier Transform Spectroscopy (FTS)

FTS focuses on the latest advances in instrumentation and applications of Fourier Transform Spectroscopy to astronomy and astrophysics, atmospheric science and remote sensing, laboratory spectroscopy, analytical chemistry, bio-medicine and a variety of industrial applications.

Topics of Interest

  1. Novel Interferometer Design
    Imaging FT spectrometers, spatial-spectral interferometry, stationary interferometers, spectrometers on a chip, stationary-wave integrated FT spectrometers
  2. Instrument Design, Scientific Objectives and Measurement Results for Space Missions Utilizing Fourier Transform Spectrometers
  3. Laser Frequency Combs for Fourier Transform Spectroscopy
    Development of frequency comb sources and instruments on chip on in novel spectral regions
  4. Dual-comb Spectroscopy, Frequency-comb Based Spectroscopy with Michelson Interferometers or Pulse Shapers. Applications to Laboratory Spectroscopy and to Sensing
  5. Laboratory Spectroscopy
    Advanced light sources and measurement techniques for Fourier transform spectrometers; FTS at synchrotron facilities, nano-spectroscopy, nonlinear and multidimensional FT spectroscopy with ultrashort pulse lasers
  6. FTS Applications
    Industrial process monitoring, spectroscopy, earth and planetary science, atmospheric remote sensing, trace gas detection, astronomy and experimental cosmology, fusion diagnostics
  7. FTS Algorithm Developments
    Spectral and radiometric calibration, instrument line shape modeling and correction, nonlinearity effects, applications of artificial intelligence
  8. All Other Topics Related to Instrument Developments and Characterizations, Data Processing and Applications of Fourier Transform Spectroscopy

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Chairs

 

Lucile Rutkowski

Institut de Physique de Rennes, France,
General Chair

Christoph Englert

US Naval Research Laboratory, United States,
Program Chair

David Naylor

University of Lethbridge, Canada,
Program Chair

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Committee 
 

  • Lucile Rutkowski, Institut de Physique de RennesFranceGeneral Chair
  • Christoph Englert, US Naval Research LaboratoryUnited StatesProgram Chair
  • David Naylor, University of LethbridgeCanadaProgram Chair
  • Pablo Acedo, Universidad Carlos III de MadridSpain
  • Sandrine Galtier, Universite Lyon 1France
  • Takuro Ideguchi, The University of TokyoJapan
  • Corneli Keim, Airbus Defence & Space GmbH LibraryGermany
  • Amir Khodabakhsh, Radboud Universiteit NijmegenNetherlands
  • Pei-Ling Luo, Academia SinicaTaiwan
  • Isamu Morino, NIESJapan
  • Ryan Rhoades, NISTUnited States
  • Stefan Schmuck, ITERFrance
  • Sheng-Cai Shi, Purple Mountain ObservatoryChina
  • Joe Taylor, University of Wisconsin-MadisonUnited States
  • Carole Tucker, Cardiff UniversityUnited Kingdom

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Plenary Speakers

 

Hatice Altug

École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne, Switzerland
Integrated Metasurfaces for Biosensing and Bioimaging

John Kitching

Chip-scale Atomic Devices: From Clocks to Brain Imaging and Beyond

 

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 Invited Speakers

  • Max Austin, University of Texas at AustinUnited States
    Fourier Transform Spectroscopy Measurements of Electron Cyclotron Emission from Magnetic Fusion Devices
  • Birgitta Bernhardt, Technische Universität GrazAustria
  • Ibrahim Sadiek, Leibniz Inst Plasmaforschung & TechGermany
    Precision Frequency Comb Spectroscopy: From Complex Halogenated Compounds to Reactive Plasmas
  • William Ward, University of New BrunswickCanada
    Advantages of Field-Widened Interferometry for High Spectral Resolution Applications

 

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Industry Program

The Industry Program will address disruptive projects and applications as a result of talent drain and transformative processes.

During the 2025 Industry Program, topics discussed at Toulouse 2024 will be expanded, and new topics will be added. However, the program is only the tip of the iceberg for interested attendees. These sessions encourage dialogue, vision, know-how and guidance.

This content model was enthusiastically received by the 500 participants at Toulouse 2024.

Background

We will focus on news, challenges, applications, opportunities and scalability in emerging technologies on a system or component level.

Johannes Kunsch, the Optica Sensing Congress Industry Chair answers the question: What is specific to the Optica Sensing Congress? It is not only a look at the science behind the talks, but also the networking and work-ready inspiration.      

Objectives

The goal of the Industry Program is to pave the road toward substantial future growth. There is great momentum in the optical sensing industry since pilot projects like infrared skin moisture measurement have become more accessible and adopted. This momentum should continue to grow and make optical sensing a preferred career path.

Chair

Johannes Kunsch

Laser Components Germany GmbH, Germany, 
Industry Chair

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