DSS14-Final-lr.pdf?WT

SPIE is the international societyfor optics & photonics.SPECIAL EVENTSPoster SessionTuesday 6 May 2014 · 6:00 to 7:30 PMLocation: Conv. Ctr. Hall CAll symposium attendees are invited to attend the poster sessions.Come view the high-quality papers that are presentedin this alternative format and interact with the poster author,who will be available for discussion. Enjoy light refreshmentswhile networking with colleagues in your field. Attendees arerequired to wear their conference registration badges to theposter sessions.Optomechanical/InstrumentTechnical Group EventTuesday 6 May 2014 · 8:00 to 10:00 PMLocation: Hilton: Holiday Ballroom 1Chair: Alson E. Hatheway, Alson E. Hatheway Inc. (USA)This is the East Coast meeting of the premier group of optomechanicalengineers that design and analyze the world’soptical instruments and systems. This gathering is open to allattendees of the DSS Symposium. Anyone who wishes to putan item on the agenda should contact the Chair, Al Hatheway,at aeh@aehinc.com.Our speaker will be Steve Rummel, Director of Product Technologyfor II-VI Infrared of Saxonburg, PA. II-VI is a major supplierof optics for CO 2 laser applications. Mr. Rummel will discussnew developments in highly stable, heat resistant materials foruse in high power applications, especially where a high qualityoptical finish is required on the surfaces. He’ll review the microstructureand property data II-VI’s reaction bonded siliconcarbide, discuss diamond-containing formulations for ultra-highheat load capability and present B4C containing versions whichcompete with beryllium.Following Steve Rummel’s talk the floor will be open for otheragenda items and our traditional ‘Problems and SolutionsWorkshop’ session. Be prepared to present some challengesto the Group.A long-terminvestmentthat pays off.Join or Renew your SPIE Membership1 year $105 | 3 years $297 | Lifetime $995Discounts for students and early career professionals• 10 SPIE Digital Library downloads• Complimentary online SPIE Journal• Complimentary online courses• Networking and access to information• Discounts on events, courses, and publications• Career advancement and peer recognitionwww.spie.org/membershiphelp@spie.org+1 360 676 3290See Tuesday 06 MayIndustry Events p. 20Membership+1 360 676 3290 · help@spie.org · (Twitter) #DSS 15