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April 2010Vol 24, No 2wwwPhotonicsSocietyorgNEWSAlso inside:- Reprint of First JQE Paper to Celebrate 50th Anniversaryof the Laser- Behind the Scenes at the iEEE Technology ManagementCouncil- Photonics North Preview

Cover Image:Blue light emitted by a PPLN waveguidepumped by an external cavity broad arealaser diode, A. Jechow, A. Heuer and R. Menzel,University of Potsdam, Germany,IEEE International SemiconductorLaser Conference, 2008NEWSApril 2010 Volume 24, Number 2Research Highlights“Properties of the PbSe Diode Laser” – (Reprint JQE Vol. 1, No. 1, April 1965)by J.F. Butler, A.R. Calawa and R.H. Rediker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5DEPARTMENTS6Formation of diffused p-n junctions in PbSe.PbSe crystals and a two-phase PbSe vaporsource, either Pb rich or Se rich, are in separatesections of a sealed quartz ampoule.16Behind the Scenes at IEEE TMC25Photonics North previewNews 9• IEEE PHOTONICS SOCIETY 2010 Awards: William Streifer ScientificAchievement Award, Engineering Achievement Award, Aron KresselAward, and Distinguished Service Award• IEEE PHOTONICS SOCIETY 2010 Graduate Student Fellowship Program• Nomination Forms• New Website AnnouncementMembership 16• IEEE Technology Management Council by Milton Chang• Benefits of IEEE Senior Membership and New Senior MembersConferences 19• 2010 Photonics Society Conference Calendar• Laserfest• Interconnections within High Speed Digital Systems 2010• Photonics North 2010• Summer Topicals 2010• Group IV Photonics (GFP) 2010• Avionics, Fiber-Optics and Photonics TechnologyConference (AVFOP) 2010• International Semiconductor Laser Conference (ISLC) 2010• IEEE Photonics Society 23rd Annual Meeting 2010• Asia Communications and Photonics Conferenceand Exhibition (ACP) 2010• Forthcoming Events with ICO ParticipationPublications Events 33• IEEE Photonics Journal Announcement• Call for Papers:• IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in QuantumElectronics (JSTQE) Nanowires• IEEE JSTQE Packaging and Integration Technologies for OpticalMEMS/NEMS, Optoelectronic and Nanophotonic Devices• IEEE JSTQE Ultrafast Science and Technology• IEEE JSTQE Nonlinear-Optical Signal Processing• IEEE Sensors Journal Design Methodologies for Low Power ArraysCOLUMNSEditor’s Column . . . . . . . . . . 2 President’s Column 4April 2010 IEEE Photonics Society NEWSLETTER 1

Editor’sColumnKrishnan ParameswaranIn this April issue, the Photonics Society Newslettercelebrates the 50th anniversary of the laser, the fundamentaltechnology behind our Society. We reprint thevery first article from the Journal of Quantum Electronics,the first Photonics Society journal. We also have anarticle from Past President Dr. Milton Chang describingthe IEEE Technology Management Council, on whichDr. Chang represents our Society. I encourage everyoneto take advantage of the many benefits available to ourmembers by TMC. In conferences, we have a preview ofPhotonics North meeting that will take place in NiagaraFalls, Canada in June. As a proud Canadian myself, Iencourage you to attend this informative meeting in amost scenic location.As always, please send any comments and suggestionsto k.parameswaran@ieee.org.Regards,Krishnan ParameswaranIEEE Photonics SocietyPresidentJames J. ColemanDept of E & C EngineeringUniversity of Illinois208 N Wright StreetUrbana, IL 81801-2355Tel: +1 217 333 2555E-mail: j.coleman@ieee.orgPast PresidentJohn H. MarshDept of E & E EngineeringRankine BuildingUniversity of GlasgowGlasgow G12 8LT, Scotland, UKTel: +44 141 330 4901Fax: +44 141 330 4907E-mail: j.h.marsh@ieee.orgSecretary-TreasurerJerry MeyerNaval Research LaboratoryCode 5613Washington, DC 20375-0001Tel: +1 202 767 3276E-mail: jerry.meyer@nrl.navy.milExecutive DirectorRichard LinkeIEEE Photonics Society445 Hoes LanePiscataway, NJ 08855-1331Tel: +1 732 562 3891Fax: +1 732 562 8434Email: r.linke@ieee.orgBoard of GovernorsY. Arakawa T. KoonenS.L. Chuang M. LipsonJ. Capmany J. MeyerM. Glick L. NelsonJ. Jackel I. WhiteJ. Kash P. WinzerVice PresidentsConferences - K. ChoquetteFinance & Administration - F. BartoliMembership & Regional Activities -A. HelmyPublications - R. TuckerTechnical Affairs - A. SeedsNewsletter StaffExecutive EditorKrishnan R. ParameswaranPhysical Sciences Inc.20 New England Business CenterAndover, MA 01810Tel: +1 978 738 8187Email: krp@psicorp.comAssociate Editor of Asia & PacificHon TsangDept. of Electronic EngineeringThe Chinese University of Hong KongShatin, Hong KongTel: +852 260 98254Fax: +852 260 35558Email: hktsang@ee.cuhk.edu.hkAssociate Editor of CanadaLawrence R. ChenDepartment of Electrical &Computer EngineeringMcConnell Engineering Building,Rm 633McGill University3480 University St.Montreal, QuebecCanada H3A-2A7Tel: +514 398 1879Fax: 514 398 3127Email: lawrence.chen@mcgill.caAssociate Editor of Europe/Mid East/AfricaKevin A. WilliamsEindhoven University of TechnologyInter-University Research InstituteCOBRA on CommunicationTechnologyDepartment of Electrical EngineeringPO Box 5135600 MB Eindhoven, The NetherlandsEmail: K.A.Williams@tue.nlStaff EditorLisa JessIEEE Photonics Society445 Hoes LanePiscataway, NJ 08854Tel: 1 732 465 6617Fax: 1 732 981 1138E-mail: l.jess@ieee.orgIEEE prohibits discrimination, harassment, and bullying. For more information, visithttp://www.ieee.org/web/aboutus/ whatis/policies/p9-26.html.IEEE Photonics Society Newsletter (USPS 014-023) is publishedbimonthly by the Photonics Society of the Institute of Electricaland Electronics Engineers, Inc., Corporate Office: 3 Park Avenue,17th Floor, New York, NY 10017-2394. Printed in the USA. One dollarper member per year is included in the Society fee for eachmember of the Photonics Society. Periodicals postage paid atNew York, NY and at additional mailing offices. Postmaster: Sendaddress changes to Photonics Society Newsletter, IEEE, 445 HoesLane, Piscataway, NJ 08854.Copyright © 2010 by IEEE: Permission to copy without fee all orpart of any material without a copyright notice is granted providedthat the copies are not made or distributed for direct commercialadvantage, and the title of the publication and its dateappear on each copy. To copy material with a copyright noticerequires specific permission. Please direct all inquiries or requeststo IEEE Copyrights Office.2 IEEE Photonics Society NEWSLETTER April 2010

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President’sColumnJames J. ColemanIn my first column, I used the opportunity to visit with youto encourage you to volunteer for some of the work of thePhotonics Society. So, in this column, I think it is only fair forme to tell you a little bit about what I hope to accomplish aspresident. Each of the recent presidents has had a theme thatran through their administration. It is fair to say that all of thethemes were of great value to the Society and all of the presidentswere largely successful in accomplishing most of whatthey planned. All of them would also, I am sure, point outsome of the things that didn’t work out exactly as planned. Ihave a theme but I’m not sure how to capture it in one catchyphrase. So let me try to explain . . . .No Surprises…“In life and business, there are two cardinal sins, . . . The first is to actprecipitously without thought, and the second is to not act at all.”–Carl IcahnFor almost 15 years, I have served on my local public schoolboard of education and in that time I have become a big fan ofboard-driven organizations. I have also learned that there aresome guiding principles necessary for all such organizationsto be successful. One principle is that not every board memberis, or can be, an expert on all aspects of the business. Butcollectively (the key word) the board must be able to manage allaspects of the organization. The Photonics Society governanceis very well designed to provide such collective wisdom. Wehave up to 21 voting members of the Board of Governors –some elected and some appointed – and we should be able toeasily cover the breadth and depth of our Society’s businessand technical interests. As we meet and discuss issues, we donot need to uniformly contribute to the discussion, as long assome appropriate subset of the group leads the initiative in aconstructive way.Another principle is related to the quote above from CarlIcahn, the well known corporate raider. It is essential to findthe optimum level of action – not too fast and not too slow.This is always a little tougher for those of us trained as scientistsand engineers. Every day in our professional lives, wedefine problems and then dream up solutions to try. If anyparticular solution doesn’t work, we simply try another. In abusiness or an organization, this is not necessarily a very goodway to approach problems and can even be disastrous. There areoften unintended consequences to our proposed solutions andthese may affect the financial health or the human resources ofthe Society. A better way to address issues is to place as muchbackground information, along with a few potential solutions,in front of as many people as is practical (the board). Then, allowthe issue enough time and discussion for the best solutionwith minimum risk to become apparent.With these thoughts in mind, perhaps the theme I have inmind can be captured by the phrase “no surprises.” When theboard takes any action, it will have been well presented, welldiscussed, and under consideration for long enough – but nottoo long – to ensure thoughtful action. Then, with consensus,we can act with confidence.This and that…As I write this, we are nearing the end of winter and oh whata winter it has been. Virtually everywhere in the NorthernHemisphere has seen awful weather. We attended the WinterTopicals in January and even Majorca had snow! We had aweather-related adventure in the Madrid airport on the way tothe meeting which I can tell you about some other time. Butthe meeting was a success and well run by our staff, of course.If you haven’t discovered the Winter Topicals yet, you are missingan opportunity to break up the early winter with a few daysof good old fashioned technical presentations and discussion ina workshop atmosphere.CLEO in San Jose is just around the corner. This is the bigshow for many of our members and includes the full slate ofPhotonics Society events and meetings. Don’t miss this chanceto meet with 5,000 of your closest colleagues and enjoy a greattrade show. My spies tell me that the program is every bit asstrong as ever. The economy may be frightening but photonicsis alive and well at CLEO. I hope to see you there.With Warm wishes,Jim ColemanUniversity of Illinoisj.coleman@ieee.org4 IEEE Photonics Society NEWSLETTER April 2010

Research highlights“To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the invention of the laser,we reprint the first article from the Journal of Quantum Electronics,created by the Photonics Society to focus on lasers and related technologies”Reprint of first article from JQE Volume 1, Issue 1, 1965.April 2010 IEEE PhotonIcs socIEty nEWsLEttER 5

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NewsCall for Nominations Reminder! –iEEE PhOTONiCS SOCiETY 2010 AwardsThe deadline for submitting nominations for the WilliamStreifer Scientific Achievement Award, EngineeringAchievement Award, Aron Kressel Award and DistinguishedService Award is 30 April. In order to facilitatethe nomination procedure, nomination forms are found onpages 12 and 13.A list of previous winners and awards information isavailable on the Photonics Society web site: www.Photonics-Society.org under the “Awards” tab.The William Streifer Scientific Achievement Awardis given to recognize an exceptional single scientific contributionthat has had a significant impact in the field of lasers andelectro-optics in the past 10 years. It may be given to an individualor to a group for a single contribution of significantwork in the field. No candidate shall have previously receiveda major IEEE award for the same work. Candidates need notbe members of the IEEE or the PHOTONICS SOCIETY.The Engineering Achievement Award is given torecognize an exceptional engineering contribution thathas had a significant impact on the development of laser orelectro-optic technology within the past 10 years. It maybe given to an individual or to a group for a single contributionof significant work in the field. No candidate shallhave previously received a major IEEE award for the samework. Candidates need not be members of the IEEE or thePHOTONICS SOCIETY.The Aron Kressel Award is given to recognize those individualswho have made important contributions to optoelectronicsdevice technology. The device technology cited isto have had a significant impact on their applications in majorpractical systems. The intent is to recognize key contributorsto the field for developments of critical components, whichlead to the development of systems enabling major new servicesor capabilities. These achievements should have beenaccomplished in a prior time frame sufficient to permit evaluationof their last impact. The work cited could have appearedin the form of publications, patents, products, or simply generalrecognition by the professional community that the individualcited is the agreed upon originator of the advance uponwhich the award decision is based. The award may be given toan individual or group, up to three in number.The Distinguished Service Award was established torecognize an exceptional individual contribution of servicewhich has had significant benefit to the membership ofthe IEEE PHOTONICS SOCIETY as a whole. This levelof service will often include serving the Society in severalcapacities or in positions of significant responsibility. Candidatesshould be members of the PHOTONICS SOCIETY.EXPANDING OUR WARFIGHTERS’ VISIONFor more information, visitwww.optimaxsi.comAspheres Cylinders Prism Spheres▲ ▲ ▲

News (cont’d)Call for Nominations – IEEE PHOTONICSSOCIETY 2010 Graduate StudentFellowship ProgramThe IEEE PHOTONICS SOCIETY established the GraduateStudent Fellowship Program to provide Graduate Fellowshipsto outstanding Photonics Society student memberspursuing graduate education within the Photonics Societyfield of interest (photonics, electro-optics, lasers, optics, orclosely related fields). Up to ten Fellowships of $5000 eachwill be awarded, based on the student membership in eachof the main geographical regions:AmericasEurope/Mid-East/AfricaAsia/PacificPrize: Up to ten Fellowships of $5,000 each will be awardedthis year. A complimentary conference registration willbe available to each Fellowship recipient to attend the PhotonicsSociety Annual Meeting for the award presentation.Eligibility: Fellowship applicants must be an IEEE PhotonicsSociety student member pursuing a graduate educationwithin the Photonics Society field of interest. Studentsshould normally be in their penultimate year of study atthe time of application and be planning to submit theirthesis on a timescale of 6 to 18 months after the applicationis submitted (i.e. those applying in May 2010 would normallyexpect to defend their thesis during 2011).Schedule: In a given year, application packages will bedue at the Photonics Society Executive Office by 30 Mayand recipients will be notified by 30 July of the same year.The Fellowships will be presented at the Photonics SocietyAnnual Meeting.Fellowship ApplicationPackage Requirements• Cover letter to include name, address, email, IEEEmember number, expected date of submission ofthe thesis, names and contact information of tworeferences.• A one-page CV, including all degrees received anddates.• One copy of educational transcripts.• A 300-word statement of purpose describing thestudent’s research project and interests. The statementis to include the background to the project, what thestudent has achieved so far and how the research will becontinued and developed by the student over the rest ofthe project.• A list of the student’s publications with the most significantpaper indicated and a 100-word description ofthe significance of the paper.• Two reference letters from individuals familiar with thestudent’s research and educational credentials.• Note that additional information and submissions overthe specified word count will not be forwarded to theevaluating committee.Guidelines have been established for the 2010 applicationprocess. Please check the Photonics Society web formore details (www.PhotonicsSociety.org). Submission informationis now availableFor more information contact: soc.leo@ieee.orgVisit the Photonics Society web site formore information:www.PhotonicsSociety.org10 IEEE Photonics Society NEWSLETTER April 2010

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News (cont’d)Please check the appropriate award category:Nomination Form forIEEE PHOTONICS SOCIETY AwardsQuantum Electronics (16 Feb deadline)Engineering Achievement (30 April deadline)Streifer Scientific Achievement (30 April deadline)Aron Kressel (30 April deadline)Separate forms are available for the Distinguished Lecturer, Distinguished Service, Young Investigator, andJohn Tyndall Awards1. Name of Nominee (for joint nominations, give the names, address information of the co-workers on asecond sheet.2. Nominee’s Address3. Nominee’s Phone: Fax:Email:4. Proposed Award Citation (20 words or less)5. On separate sheets attach:a. Statement of specific contribution(s) that qualify Nominee for Award, as well as other relatedaccomplishments (maximum of two pages).b. Nominee’s curriculum vitac. Endorsers: List the names, affiliations, addresses, and emails of individuals who have agreed towrite letters of support. (Minimum of three supporting letters required; maximum of five permitted.No more than five letters will be reviewed by the Committee. Letters may accompany nomination ormay be submitted directly to IEEE Photonics Society prior to the nomination deadline.) Letters ofrecommendation are to be considered confidential and are not to be released to anyone other thanIEEE Photonics Society awards staff.6. Your name:Phone:Fax:Email:Send nomination information with supporting material to:IEEE Photonics Society Awards Committee; 445 Hoes Lane; Piscataway, NJ 08854Fax: +1 732-562-8434; Email: soc.leo@ieee.org10-0912 IEEE Photonics Society NEWSLETTER April 2010

News (cont’d)Nomination Form forIEEE PHOTONICS SOCIETYDistinguished Service AwardDeadline: 30 April1. Name of Nominee:2. Nominee's Address:3. Nominee's Phone: Fax:Email:4. Proposed Award Citation (20 words or less):5. Attach a description of the Nominee's exceptional individual contribution of service that has hadsignificant benefit to the membership of the IEEE Photonics Society as a whole. This level of service willoften include serving the Society in several capacities or in positions of significant responsibility.6. Your Name:Phone:Fax:Email:Send nomination form together with any supporting material to:IEEE Photonics Society Award Committee, 445 Hoes Lane, Piscataway NJ 08854Fax: +1 732 562-8434; Email: soc.leo@ieee.orgApril 2010 IEEE Photonics Society NEWSLETTER 13

News (cont’d)Applicant InformationGraduate Student Fellowship ApplicationALL INFORMATION MUST BE RECEIVED AT THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE BY 30 MAYIEEE Member Number: ……..…………………………….First Name: ………………………………………………… Last/Surname: …………………………………………………………University Name: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Mailing Address: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….City: …………………………………… Province/State: ……………………. Postal Code: …..…………………………Country: ……………………………………………………Phone: ……………………………………………..………Email: …………………………………………………………………..Fax: ……………………………….…………………………………….The following information is required. You can attach it to the email or you can print this form and mail the informationto the headquarters. Note that additional information and submissions over the specified word count will not be forwardedto the evaluating committee.Please attach the following Fellowship Application Package Requirements:Attachment 1: A one-page CV, including all degrees received and datesAttachment 2: One copy of educational transcriptsAttachment 3: A 300-word statement of purpose describing the student’s research project and interests. The statementis to include the background to the project, what the student has achieved so far and how the researchwill be continued and developed by the student over the rest of the project. NOT TO EXCEED 300WORDS.Attachment 4: A list of the student’s publications with the most significant paper indicated and a 100-word description ofthe significance of the paper. NOT TO EXCEED 100 WORDS.Reference Name and Contact InformationTwo reference letters from individuals familiar with the student’s research and educational credentials may be includedwith the information or sent under separate cover by the References. An online form is available.Reference 1:Name: ...………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...…………………Affiliation: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Email: ………………………………………………………….. Tel: ...................................................................................Reference 2:Name: ...………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...…………………Affiliation: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Email: ………………………………………………………….. Tel: ...................................................................................Print a copy of this form for your files. Send a copy to your references.Ways to submit application:1. Electronically with attachments to: soc.leo@ieee.org2. Mail to: Photonics Society Graduate Student Fellowship Program445 Hoes Lane; Piscataway, NJ 08855 USAWINNERS WLL BE POSTED ON THE PHOTONICS SOCIETY PORTAL AND INDIVIDUALLY NOTIFIED.DO NOT CONTACT THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR A LIST OF WINNERS14 IEEE Photonics Society NEWSLETTER April 2010

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Membership SectionWhat Technology Management Council Bringsto the Photonics SocietyMilton ChangBy way of introduction, the Photonics Society is one of the fourteenfounding Member Societies of the Technology ManagementCouncil (TMC) of IEEE, and I am currently the PhotonicsSociety representative on its Board of Governors.I would like to call your attention to the benefits TMChave to offer. The TMC value proposition is “Enabling technologyprofessionals and manager to optimize their careeropportunities and organizational effectiveness.” The TMCwas founded in 2008 to replace the Engineering ManagementSociety (EMS), which had been active for many decades.The broad interest in technology management by themembers of many different IEEE societies was one motivationto adopt the council structure, with the goal of moreeffective service to the members of all societies. The primarydifference between an IEEE Council and an IEEE Societyis that individuals join and pay dues to Societies, whereasCouncils have IEEE Societies as Member Societies. Since youare a member of the Photonics society, you are automaticallyentitled to TMC benefits without paying additional dues.TMC has defined five topical areas that are of the greatestinterest to members of IEEE to focus on: Managing technicalprofessionals; Innovation; Strategic technical management;Organizational interfaces; and Project Management.These areas of emphasis will be reflected in TMC activitiesgoing forward to make TMC more relevant.What TMC has to offer can be found at http://www.ieeetmc.org, the official TMC website. For now, my recommendationis for you to subscribe to the two TMC publicationsif you are at all interested in management (more informationon publications is described below). I also feel thereis a tremendous amount of value for you in participating ina TMC local chapter and network with technology managersand technical leaders in your local area. Additionallearning on leading-edge findings in operational researchcan be obtained by attending TMC conferences and cosponsoredconferences.PublicationsYou can get a subscription to the two TMC publications inone low-cost package deal. My own view is it is time andmoney worth spent even if you only get a single idea thatcan benefit you for life from these publications. To subscribe,click http://www.ieeetmc.org/index.php?q=node/824.The Transactions on Engineering Management is a peerreviewedoriginal publication of academic research on thetheory and practice of engineering management.The very popular Engineering Management Review (EMR) isa compilation of papers reprinted from the most respectedengineering and management journals in the world. I havefound EMR to be particularly useful, even more so than theHarvard Business Review because it offers practical managementinsights selected with our interests in mind. It ispublished four times a year, and you can get a sense of whatyou will get by the headings of the issues in the last twoyears:• Leading Small Groups• Rethinking Project Management• Competitive Intelligence• Systems Engineering• Teaching Engineering• Modeling and Simulation• Leading Engineers• Building Effective BoardsOne of the topics to be covered in 2010 is “InformationOverload,” which should be of interest to most everyone.Local chaptersThe TMC has approximately 70 local chapters in all 10IEEE geographical areas around the world (http://www.ieeetmc.org/index.php?q=node/822). These were formerlyEMS Local Chapters, well established, and all are now opento you as a Photonics Society member. I have attended theone in Silicon Valley and found that to be an enthusiasticgroup with monthly invited speakers on managerial topics.It is an excellent way to meet new contacts in a broad rangeof technical fields and managerial roles. You may want tocontact your local chapter chair to get on their mailinglist for meeting announcements. http://www.ieeetmc.org/index.php?q=node/822.I must admit, being new, the TMC is still a work-in-progressin that the TMC Board of Governors (BoG), comprisedmostly of representatives of the Member Societies, are experiencingthe Council structure and operations for the firsttime, and are working to better understand the opportunitiesthat a Council can bring to the IEEE. The good newsis they are conscientious individuals anxious to serve theneeds of the IEEE community. For example, one excitingproject in the works is to be able to offer technology managementworkshops and seminars that can be inserted intoconferences and local chapter to enrich their programs.Your feedback can guide us to do the right things tobetter serve your needs, and your support can provide us16 IEEE Photonics Society NEWSLETTER April 2010

Membership Section (cont’d)encouragement to do more for you. You can do your partby subscribing to TMC publications and attend TMC localchapter meetings to get immediate benefits!Please contact me if you have any questions about theTMC, or particularly if you have any suggestions whichI could forward to the TMC BoG for consideration. Iwould appreciate your input to help me be a better representative!Milton Chang is a distinguished member of the PhotonicsSociety. He is founder of Incubic, and was a founder ofboth Newport Corporation and New Focus. He is active inthe technical and business community and has received anumber of prestigious awards from professional societies.He is a Fellow of the IEEE, Optical Society of America,and the Laser Institute of America, and a former Presidentof IEEE Photonics Society and LIA. He is well-known forsharing his experience freely and writes monthly businesscolumns for Laser Focus World and contributes articles toPhotonics Spectra.Milton earned a B.S. in Electrical Engineering withhighest honors from the University of Illinois, and M.S.and Ph.D. degrees in EE from the California Institute ofTechnology and completed the Harvard OPM Program.He has received the Distinguished Alumni Award fromboth the University of Illinois and Caltech and is a memberof the Board of Trustees of Caltech and an Overseer ofthe Huntington Library.IEEE TECHNOLOGYMANAGEMENT COUNCILThe IEEE Technology Management Councilprovides tools to enhance your career andorganizational effectiveness. We can keepyou current with managerial, business, andentrepreneurial thinking whether you arean executive, an aspiring manager, atechnical professional, or student.Visit www.ieee.org/tmcto join your colleagues today!James J. ColemanIEEE Photonics Society President (2010-2011)April 2010 IEEE PhotonIcs socIEty nEWsLEttER 17

Membership Section (cont’d)Benefits of IEEE Senior MembershipThere are many benefits to becoming an IEEE Senior Member:• The professional recognition of your peers for technical and professional excellence.• An attractive fine wood and bronze engraved Senior Member plaque to proudly display.• Up to $25 gift certificate toward one new Society membership.• A letter of commendation to your employer on the achievement of Senior member grade (upon the request of thenewly elected Senior Member.)• Announcement of elevation in Section/Society and/or local newsletters, newspapers and notices.• Eligibility to hold executive IEEE volunteer positions.• Can serve as Reference for Senior Member applicants.• Invited to be on the panel to review Senior Member applications.The requirements to qualify for Senior Member elevation are a candidate shall be an engineer, scientist, educator, technicalexecutive or originator in IEEE-designated fields. The candidate shall have been in professional practice for at least ten yearsand shall have shown significant performance over a period of at least five of those years.To apply, the Senior Member application form is available in 3 formats: Online, downloadable, and electronic version.For more information or to apply for Senior Membership, please see the IEEE Senior Member Program website:http://www.ieee.org/organizations/rab/md/smprogram.htmlNew Senior MembersThe following individuals were elevated to Senior Membership Grade thru December-FebruaryKen L. BaratRichard J. BlackAlexander N. CartwrightMichael DickersonCostel FlueraruWilliam M. GrossmanHojoon LeeAdrienne D. Stiff-RobertsZhenning TaoHakan Urey“Nick” Cartoon Series by Christopher Doerr18 IEEE Photonics Society NEWSLETTER April 2010

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Conference Section (cont’d) ATTENTIONIEEE MEMBERS:Energy expertsspeak out!Free e-NewsletterNews and opinions on sustainableenergy, cars and climate.Alternative fuel for thoughtfrom the editors of IEEE Spectrum.Subscribe atwww.spectrum.ieee.org/energywise22 IEEE PhotonIcs socIEty nEWsLEttER April 2010

Conference Section (cont’d)Get Involved.Celebrate Lasers.The entire laser communityis invited to celebrate the50th Anniversaryof the laser.Companies, schools, universities andlocal communities can participate.Visitwww.LaserFest.orgto learn how your organization can participate in LaserFest.Founding Partner ofJOIN THE CELEBRATION.April 2010 IEEE PhotonIcs socIEty nEWsLEttER 23

Conference Section (cont’d)Hilton Golf Resort & Spa at Buffalo Thunder, Santa Fe, NM USA21st Annual Workshop onInterconnections withinHigh Speed Digital Systems2-5 May 2010Sponsored by the IEEE Photonics Societyand in cooperation with the IEEE Computer SocietyPhoto: Jack ParsonsPRE-REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 9 APRIL 2010www.photonicssociety.org24 IEEE Photonics Society NEWSLETTER April 2010

Conference Section (cont’d)Photonics NorthPhotonics North 2010, to be held 1–3 June at the FallsviewCasino Resort in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, celebratesthe past and looks to the future as colleagues fromacross Canada and the world gather to highlight their accomplishments.Co-located with the inaugural meeting of PhotovoltaicsCanada, the conference will open with keynote addressesby Wilson Sibbett of the University of St Andrews, markingthe 50th anniversary of the laser by describing theevolution of ultrafast lasers from concept to practicality,and by Prashant Kamat of the University of Notre Dame,presenting the challenges of nanoscale engineering of nextgeneration solar cells.Join with us to express the vibrancy of the ever-growingdiscipline of photonics across five parallel sessions innine subject areas, with extensive poster presentations andindustry exhibitions. Fields to be highlighted by plenaryspeakers are• Lasers (Federico Capasso, Harvard University),• Photonic Nanostructures (Jeff Young, University ofBritish Columbia),• Photonic Design and Simulation (Alex Gaeta, CornellUniversity), and• Optoelectronic & Integrated Devices (Ajoy Kar,Heriot-Watt University).Other topical areas of particular focus are• Plasmonics & Metamaterials,• Biophotonics, and• New Optical Materials,with extensive contributions emphasizing the breadth ofphotonics in• General Photonics.With over 40 more invited talks spanning these fieldsby members of the international community, and well overtwo hundred contributed presentations, Photonics Northpromises to provide an exciting and productive experiencefor all participants.I look forward to seeing you all at the Fallsview CasinoResort!Henry Schriemer, Program ChairUniversity of Ottawawww.photonicsnorth.comIEEE Photonics Technology Lettersaste online publishing than ee befoe•Stringent, high-quality review process•Online posting 1-2 weeks after acceptance•Color figures online•Permanently archived•No mandatory author fees•Hard copy version http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/ptl-ieeeRanked #2 inelectrical engineeringjournals byEigenfactor(www.eigenfactor.org)April 2010 IEEE Photonics Society NEWSLETTER 25

Conference Section (cont’d)summerIEEE Photonics SocietyCall For Paperstopicals2010201019-21 julyOPTICAL NETWORKS AND TECHNOLOGYFAIRMONT MAYAKOBAPlaya del CarmenRiviera Maya | MexicoTOPICS:Novel Waveguiding, Structures and PhenomenaOscar Ibarra Manzano, University of Guanajuato, MexicoJ. J. Sanchez-Mondragon, INAOE, MexicoRoman Sobolewsky, University of Rochester, USAGeorge Stegeman, University of Central Florida, USAPolarization Division Multiplexed Optical Transmission SystemsMagnus Karlsson, Chalmers University of Technology, SwedenChongjin Xie, Bell Laboratories, Alcatel-Lucent, USAOptical Networks and Devices for Data CentersAshok V. Krishnamoorthy, Sun Microsystems,USADavid V. Plant, McGill University, USANonlinear Fiber OpticsMichel Marhic, University of Wales, UKStojan Radic, University of California, USAPhotonics in SwitchingDavid Neilson, Bell Labs, Alcatel Lucent, USAwww.PhotonicsSociety.orgSponsored by26 IEEE PhotonIcs socIEty nEWsLEttER April 2010

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Conference Section (cont’d)Call For Papers21-23SEPTEMBER2010IEEEPhotonics SocietyAVFOPAVIONICS, FIBER-OPTICS AND PHOTONICSTECHNOLOGY CONFERENCEDENVER MARRIOTT TECH CENTERDENVER, COLORADO, USAPaper Submission Deadline: 20 May 2010 | Pre-Registration Deadline: 30 August 2010GENERAL CHAIR:Dan Harres, Boeing, USAPROGRAM RAMCHAIR:Praveen Anumolu, Northrop Grumman, USAEXHIBITS CHAIR:John Gallo, Xadair Technologies, USAwww.PhotonicsSociety.orgSponsored by28 IEEE PhotonIcs socIEty nEWsLEttER April 2010

Conference Section (cont’d)ISLCCALL FOR PAPERSKYOTO22nd IEEEInternationalSemiconductorLaser Conference22nd IEEEKYOTO26-30septemberANA HOTEL KYOTONIJOJO MAE HORIKAWA DORIKYOTO, JAPANGeneral Chair:Fumio Koyama,Tokyo Institute of Technology, JapanProgram Chair:John ConnollyInnovative Photonic Solutions, USAAmericas Chair:Kent D. ChoquetteUniversity of Illinois AtUrbana-Champaign, USAEurope Chair:Peter M. SmowtonCardiff University, UKAsia Chair:Yuichi TohmoriNTT Corporation, Japan2010Paper SubmissionDeadline:26 April 2010TOPICS:Quantum dots, nano-structures,novel materials and technologiesLaser physicsHigh power lasersSurface emitting lasersLong and short wavelength lasersHigh speed lasersLasers for WDM applicationsLaser integrated devicesDesign and modelingLaser fabricationSemiconductor amplifiersNew functionalitiesSponsored bywww.PhotonicsSociety.orgApril 2010 IEEE PhotonIcs socIEty nEWsLEttER 29

Conference Section (cont’d)2010ieee7-11 Novemberphotonics society23rd annual meetingcall forpapersPaper Submission Deadline:2 July 2010Pre-Registration Deadline:1 October 2010Denver MarriottTech CenterDenver, Colorado USAConference General Chair:Chennupati JagadishAustralian National University, Canberra, AustraliaProgram Chair:Dalma NovakPharad, LLC, USAMember-At-Large:Roel BaetsGhent University, Gent, Belgiumwww.PhotonicsSociety.orgSponsored byCover Image Courtesy of Jeffrey W. Nicholson, OFS Laboratories30 IEEE PhotonIcs socIEty nEWsLEttER April 2010

Conference Section (cont’d)AAsia Communications and PhotonicsConference andExhibitionC 20108-12December“Where science and industry merge”P2010Shanghai International Conference Center& Oriental Riverside HotelShanghai ChinaGeneral Co-ChairsWeisheng Hu, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, ChinaDennis Matthews, University of California at Davis, USAMing-Jun Li, Corning, USASponsored by2010 Program Co-ChairsDominique Chiaroni, Alcatel-Lucent Bell Labs, FranceJian-Jun He, Zhejiang University, ChinaKen-ichi Kitayama, Osaka University, JapanXingde Li, Johns Hopkins University, USAwww.photonicsconferences.org/ACP2010April 2010 IEEE PhotonIcs socIEty nEWsLEttER 31

Conference Section (cont’d)Forthcoming Events with ICO Participation12–16 AprilSPIE Photonics EuropeBrussels, BelgiumContact: Karin Burger, tel +442920894749,fax +442920894750,karin@spieeurope.orghttp://spie.org/x12290.xml19–21 April7th International Conference on Optics-photonicsDesign and Fabrication (ODF 10)Yokohama, JapanContact: Tsuyoshi Hayashi, tel +81-78-332-2505,fax +81-78-332-2506, odf10@pac.ne.jpwww.odf.jp28–30 SeptemberOptics Within Life Sciences (OWLS 11)Quebec City, CanadaContact: Brian Wilson, tel +1-416-946-2952,fax +1 416 946 6529, wilson@uhnres.utoronto.cawww.biophotonicsworld.org/events/79-optics-within-lifesciences-owls-1126–29 OctoberAnnual Meeting of the European OpticalSociety (EOS AM 2010)Paris, FranceContact: Silke Kramprich, tel +49-511-2788-117,kramprich@myeos.orgwww.myeos.org/eosam2010037-Gb IEEE No Boundaries HALF 12/1/05 11:28 Page 1YOU KNOW YOUR STUDENTS NEED IEEE INFORMATION.NOW THEY CAN HAVE IT. AND YOU CAN AFFORD IT.IEEE RECO GNIZES THE SPECIAL NEEDS OF SMALLER COLLEGES,and wants students to have access to the information that willput them on the path to career success. Now, smaller colleges cansubscribe to the same IEEE collections that large universitiesreceive, but at a lower price, based on your full-time enrollmentand degree programs.Find out more–visit www.ieee.org/learning32 IEEE Photonics Society NEWSLETTER April 2010

Publication SectionAnnouncing the NEWEST addition tothe Photonics Society Periodicals CollectionieeephotonicsjournalA Photonics SocietyPublicationscopeBreakthroughs in the generation of light and its controland utilization have given rise to the field of Photonics: arapidly expanding area of science and technology withmajor technological and economic impact. Photonicsintegrates quantum electronics and optics to accelerateprogress in the generation of novel photon sources andin their utilization in emerging applications at the microandnano-scales spanning from the far-infrared/THz tothe x-ray region of the electromagnetic spectrum.We welcome original contributions addressing issuesranging from fundamental understanding to emergingtechnologies and applications. The Journal will includetopics in: http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/pj-ieeeIEEE’s First ONLINE-ONLYJournal has it all! on Xplore via Manuscript Central editorial quality and peerreview that you expectfrom a PhotonicsSociety Journal!Editor-in-ChiefProfessor Carmen S. MenoniDepartment of Electrical & Computer EngineeringColoradoState University, Fort Collins, USA http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/pj-ieeewww.PhotonicsSociety.orgApril 2010 IEEE PhotonIcs socIEty nEWsLEttER 33

Publication Section (cont’d)JOURNAL OFOptical Communicationsand Networking (JOCN)Editors Keren BergmanColumbia UniversityVincent ChanMassachusetts Institute of TechnologySubmit your articles and read JOCNto stay current on state-of-the-art advancesin optical communications and networks.jocn.osa.orgA jointIEEE/OSApublication®34 IEEE Photonics Society NEWSLETTER April 2010

Publication Section (cont’d)Call for PapersAnnouncing an Issue of the IEEE JOURNALOF SELECTED TOPICS IN QUANTUMELECTRONICS on NanowiresSubmission Deadline: July 1, 2010IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Quantum Electronicsinvites manuscript submissions on nanowires. Nanowiresare considered as building blocks for the next generationof electronics, photonics, energy, sensors and biomedicalapplications. One dimensional nanowire structures offerunique opportunities to control properties of semiconductorssuch as density of states, transport of electrons and photons.Another important feature of nanowires is to enablegrowth of heterostructures of materials with large latticeand thermal mismatch without creating dislocations. Thisprovides an unprecedented flexibility to create a broad rangeof structures with a combination of materials for a varietyof applications. Nanowires may lead to the integration ofmicroelectronic devices on silicon with optoelectronic andphotonic devices based on compound semiconductors.Topics covered in the special issue include (and not limitedto):i) group IV, II-VI, III-V semiconductors, nitrides,oxides, chalcopyrites, chalcogenides and otheroptical materialsii) growth, synthesis, fabrication, patterning andassemblyiii) control of size, geometry, shape, position, composi-tion, doping, heterostructures (axial and radial)iv) optical, optoelectronic propertiesv) theory, modeling and simulationsvi) lasers, LEDs, detectors, solar cells, waveguides,optical sensors, optical switches, non-linear opticaldevices and othersvii) photonics, plasmonics, energy applications.The Guest Editors for this issue are: Chennupati Jagadish,Australian National University – Canberra, Australia;Kimberly Dick-Thelander, Lund University – Lund,Sweden; Ray LaPierre, McMaster University – Hamilton,Canada; Junichi Motohisa, Hokkaido University –Sapporo, Japan.The deadline for submission of manuscripts is July 1, 2010;electronic publication will appear as soon as the manuscriptsare accepted; publication of the entire special issue is scheduledfor print in July/August, 2011. **Please note: Accepted paperswill be rapid posted online in IEEE Xplore ideallywithin six weeks after author has uploaded his/her finalfiles online, if there should be no changes or correction tothe final manuscript during the author’s proof stage.Online submission is mandatory at: http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/pho-ieee Please select the Journal of Selected TopicsOf Quantum Electronics Journal from the drop down menu.For inquiries please contact directly at:Chin Tan LutzIEEE/Photonics SocietyPublications Coordinator445 Hoes Lane, Piscataway, NJ 08854 USAPhone: 732-465-5813, Email: c.tanlutz@ieee.orgFor all papers published in JSTQE, there are voluntarypage charges of $110.00 per page for each page up to eightpages. Invited papers can be twelve pages and Contributedpapers should be 8 pages in length before overlength pagecharges of $220.00 per page are levied. The length of eachpaper is estimated when it is received. Authors of papersthat appear to be overlength are notified and given the optionto shorten the paper. Additional charges will apply ifcolor figures are required.The following supporting documents are required duringmanuscript submission:1) MS Word or PDF formatted manuscript (doublecolumned, 12 pages for an Invited Paper, 8 pagesfor a Contributed paper. Bios of ALL authors aremandatory; photos are optional. You may find theTools for Authors link useful: http://www.ieee.org/web/publications/authors/transjnl/index.html2) Completed the IEEE Copyright Form. Copy andpaste the link below: http://www.ieee.org/web/publications/rights/copyrightmain.html3) Completed Color Agreement/decline form. Pleaseemail c.tanlutz@ieee.org to request this form.4) MS Word list of ALL Authors, FULL Contactinformation as stated below: Last name (Familyname): /First name: Suffix (Dr./Prof./Ms./Mr.):/Affiliation:/Dept.:/Address:/Telephone:/Fax:/Email:/Alternative Email:April 2010 IEEE Photonics Society NEWSLETTER 35

Publication Section (cont’d)Preliminary Call for PapersAnnouncing an Issue of the IEEEJOURNAL OF SELECTED TOPICS IN QUANTUM ELECTRONICS onPackaging and Integration technologies for Optical MEMS/NEMS,Optoelectronic and Nanophotonic DevicesSubmission Deadline: July 1, 2010It is increasingly difficult to meet the high-bandwidth density, low-latency, and low-energy communication requirements of current and futureterascale computing systems using conventional electrical interconnects. Optical devices and optical interconnects can overcome these limitations. Avast amount of work is being carried out in the development of optical interconnects, optical PCBs and chip-to-chip as well as on-chip opticalinterconnections. In order to reduce the footprint and cost of the optical interconnects, the size of the optical components needs to be reduced andmore functionality must be integrated within one component. Silicon wire, plasmonic waveguides and photonic crystal structures are just examples ofapproaches to reach these goals. Coupling these tiny structures to the external world, which is dominated by optical fiber, presents a challenge,especially since the solutions need to be cost effective and manufacturable. As optical packages become more compact and dense, new problemsarise in reconciling the I/O bandwidth, power delivery and cooling needs. If wafer integration is the pathway to low cost integrated optical modules,wafer-level testing of optical CMOS ICs would be a necessary testing tool. IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Quantum Electronics invitesmanuscript submissions in the area of optical MEMS/NEMS, optoelectronic and nanophotonic packaging and integration technologies. Technicalareas include but are not limited to:• 3D stack integration, 3D optical interconnect methods• Novel materials and bonding methods for optical packaging• Heat and power management in 3D optical stacks• Wafer-level testing on optical CMOS ICs• Wafer-level packaging of optical MEMS/NEMS and optical modules• Novel nanophotonic integration methods• Photonics heterointegration techniques• Optical sources, detectors and waveguide device integration with CMOS• Coupling into and from silicon nanowire and plasmonic waveguide devices for manufacturing• Optical PCB, Chip-to-chip, intra-chip and Free-Space Interconnection;• Optical microbench & Passive Alignment Technology;• Fully portable miniaturized optical modules• Active Alignment Methods and Tools;• Photonics packaging reliability issues and design for reliabilityThe Guest Editors for this Issue are: Sonia García-Blanco, Institute National d’Optique (INO), Québec, Canada; Karen Matthews, CorningIncorporated, USA; Muhannad Bakir, Georgia Tech, USA; Folkert Horst, IBM Zurich, Switzerland; Keishi Ohashi, NEC Nano ElectronicsResearch Lab, Japan.The deadline for submission of manuscripts is July 1, 2010; publication is scheduled for May/June, 2011. Ideally, papers that have been acceptedwill be posted online at IEEE Xplore 6 weeks after acceptance decision, pending no page proof corrections.Online submission is mandatory at: http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/pho-ieee. Please select the Journal of Selected Topics of Quantum ElectronicsJournal from the drop-down menu. Contributed papers should be up to eight pages in length, and invited up to 12 pages. Beyond that, a charge of$220 per page applies. All submissions will be reviewed in accordance with the normal procedures of the Journal.For inquiries for this Special Issue, please contact:JSTQE Editorial Office - Chin Tan LutzIEEE/Photonics Society, 445 Hoes Lane, Piscataway, NJ 08854, U.S.A.Phone: 732-465-5813, Email: c.tanlutz@ieee.orgThe following supporting documents are required during manuscript submission:1) MS Word or PDF formatted manuscript (double columned, 12 pages for an Invited Paper, 8 pages for a Contributed paper.)Bios of ALL authorsare mandatory, photos are optional. You may find the Tools for Authors link useful:http://www.ieee.org/web/publications/authors/transjnl/index.html2) Completed the IEEE Copyright Form. Copy and paste the link below: http://www.ieee.org/web/publications/rights/copyrightmain.html3) Completed Color Agreement/decline form. Please email c.tanlutz@ieee.org to request this form.4) MS Word list of ALL Authors FULL Contact information as stated below:Last name (Family name): /First name: Suffix (Dr./Prof./Ms./Mr.):/Affiliation:/ Dept.: / Address:/ Telephone:/ Fax:/ Email:/ Alternative Email:36 IEEE Photonics Society NEWSLETTER April 2010

Publication Section (cont’d)Call for PapersAnnouncing an Issue of the IEEE JOURNALOF SELECTED TOPICS IN QUANTUMELECTRONICS on Ultrafast Science andTechnologyUltrafast Science and Technology is a vibrant and growingfield that is impacting an ever broader range of science,engineering, industry and bio-medical research.New ultrafast laser and optical technologies continue tobe developed spanning from the x-ray to the THz regionof the spectrum. These advances are driving new discoveriesin areas ranging from fundamental molecular, biologicaland materials dynamics, to precision measurements,to biomedical science, to micromachining, to metrologyand new super-resolution imaging capabilities. IEEEJournal of Selected Topics in Quantum Electronics invitesmanuscript submissions in the area of ultrafast scienceand technology. The purpose of this issue of JSTQEis to highlight the recent progress and exciting trends inboth the development and applications of ultrafast scienceand technology. Broad targeted areas include (but are notlimited to):CHEMICAL DYNAMICS, MATERIALS DYNAMICS,BIO and BIOMED DYNAMICS, ELECTRONICS ANDOPTO-ELECTRONICS, HIGH FIELD SCIENCE and UL-TRAFAST TECHNOLOGY• Next generation ultrafast technologies–– Advanced ultrafast lasers–– New measurement capabilities–– Waveform control, stabilization, shaping and applications• Capturing dynamics in molecules and materials–– Novel spectroscopies–– Correlated dynamics in molecules and materials–– Ultrafast nanoscience• Ultrafast microscopy, bioscience and biotechnology–– Advances in multiphoton microscopies–– Laser-based patterning and materials modification–– Novel sensing and diagnostics• High field ultrafast science–– Novel ultrafast light sources and architectures spanningfrom x-ray to THz–– Laser-based particle accelerators–– X-ray nonlinear optics–– Attosecond science and manipulationThe Guest Editors for this issue are Margaret Murnane,University of Colorado, USA; Andrew Weiner, PurdueUniversity, USA; Albert Stolow, National Research Council,Canada, and Dennis Matthews, University of California,Davis, USAThe deadline for submission of manuscripts is September1, 2010; publication is scheduled for September/Octoberof 2011. Ideally, papers that have been accepted willbe posted online at IEEE Xplore 6 weeks after acceptancedecision, pending no page proof corrections.Online Submission is Mandatory at: http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/pho-ieee. Please select the Journal of SelectedTopics of Quantum Electronics Journal from the dropdown menu. Contributed papers should be up to eightpages in length, and invited up to 12 pages. Beyond that,a charge of $220 per page apply. All submissions will bereviewed in accordance with the normal procedures ofthe Journal.For inquiries for this Special Issue, please contact:JSTQE Editorial Office – Chin Tan LutzIEEE/Photonics Society, 445 Hoes Lane, Piscataway,NJ 08854, U.S.A.Phone: 732-465-5813, Email: c.tanlutz@ieee.orgThe following supporting documents are required duringmanuscript submission:1) MS Word or PDF formatted manuscript (doublecolumned, 12 pages for an Invited Paper, 8 pagesfor a Contributed paper.) Bios of ALL authors aremandatory; photos are optional. You may find theTools for Authors link useful: http://www.ieee.org/web/publications/authors/transjnl/index.html2) Completed the IEEE Copyright Form. Copy andpaste the link below: http://www.ieee.org/web/publications/rights/copyrightmain.html3) Completed Color Agreement/decline form. Pleaseemail c.tanlutz@ieee.org to request this form.4) MS Word list of ALL Authors, FULL Contact informationas stated below:Last name (Family name): /First name: Suffix (Dr./Prof./Ms./Mr.):/Affiliation:/ Dept.: / Address:/ Telephone:/Fax:/ Email:/ Alternative Email:April 2010 IEEE Photonics Society NEWSLETTER 37

Publication Section (cont’d)Call for PapersAnnouncing an Issue of the IEEEJOURNAL OF SELECTED TOPICS IN QUANTUM ELECTRONICS onNonlinear-Optical Signal ProcessingSubmission Deadline: November 14, 2010The IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Quantum Electronics invites contributions of original papers in the area of nonlinearopticalsignal processing.All-optical processing of high-speed signals, enabled by nonlinear-optical devices, is a critical function for future opticalcommunication, computing, and military applications. Progress in nonlinear materials, such as highly nonlinear fibers, photoniccrystalstructures, silicon and chalcogenide waveguides, quasi-phase-matched crystals etc., has led to the reduction of the powersrequired for nonlinear-optical signal processing down to levels compatible with compact semiconductor lasers, and has paved theway to on-chip integration of such processing devices and systems. These advances enable the development of novel optical signalprocessing architectures and schemes that can bring nonlinear-optical signal processing to practical deployment. The purpose of thisissue of JSTQE is to document the state of the art and recent developments in the field, from both experimental and theoreticalperspectives. Solicitation topics include (but are not limited to):Nanophotonic nonlinear-optical devicesNonlinear-optical applications of plasmonicsNonlinear processing systems on-a-chipQuantum information processingPhase-sensitive amplificationPhase conjugationWavelength conversionFrequency translationFrequency comb generationNonlinear pulse shapingOptical data format conversionOptical limiting2R and 3R regenerationAll-optical clock recoveryAll-optical switching / gatingParallel multi-wavelength processingOptical bufferingOptical burst / packet switchingAll-optical OTDM multiplexing / demultiplexing / samplingOptical bi-stabilityThe Guest Editors for this issue are: Michael Vasilyev (University of Texas at Arlington, USA), Yikai Su (Shanghai Jiao TongUniversity, China), and Colin J. McKinstrie (Alcatel-Lucent Bell Labs, USA).The deadline for submission of manuscripts is November 14, 2010; printed publication is scheduled for November/December2011. JSTQE aims for rapid time from submission to online publication. Ideally, accepted papers will be posted online at theIEEE Xplore website within 6 weeks after the authors have uploaded their Final Files, if there are no page proof corrections.Online submission is mandatory at: http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/pho-ieee . Please select the Journal of Selected Topics inQuantum Electronics from the drop down menu.All submissions will be reviewed in accordance with the normal procedures of the Journal.For inquiries regarding this special Nonlinear-Optical Signal Processing Issue, please contact:JSTQE Editorial Office – Chin Tan LutzIEEE/Photonics Society, 445 Hoes Lane, Piscataway, NJ 08854, USAPhone: 732-465-5813, e-mail: c.tanlutz@ieee.orgThe following supporting documents are required during manuscript submission:1) PDF or MS Word manuscript (double-columned, 12 pages for an Invited Paper, 8 pages for a Contributed Paper).Manuscripts over the standard page limit will have an overlength charge of $220.00 imposed per page. Biographies ofALL authors are mandatory, photos are optional. You may find the Tools for Authors link useful:http://www.ieee.org/web/publications/authors/transjnl/index.html2) Completed IEEE Copyright Form. Copy and paste the link below:http://www.ieee.org/web/publications/rights/copyrightmain.html3) Completed Color Agreement/decline form. Please e-mail c.tanlutz@ieee.org to request this form.4) MS Word document list of ALL Authors’ FULL Contact information as stated below:Last name (Family name): / First name: Suffix (Dr./Prof./Ms./Mr.): / Affiliation: / Dept. / Address: / Telephone: / Fax: /E-mail: / Alternative E-mail:38 IEEE Photonics Society NEWSLETTER April 2010

Publication Section (cont’d)CALL FOR PAPERSIEEE Sensors JournalSpecial issue onDesign Methodologies for Low Power ArraysThe advancements in CMOS image sensor technology over the past two decades has led to an increasingly important roleof these components in a wide variety of systems. The recent widespread integration of digital cameras in small consumerdevices, has brought a demand for large, low cost and low power image sensors. Naturally, these requirements come witha number of design challenges, starting with the design of the pixels themselves, and continuing with the implementationof the large arrays, efficient development of peripheral circuits, accurate readout of the measured signals, dealing with thehardships of process scaling and the increasing requirement for low power consumption.This said, image sensors are not the only large arrays that are commonly integrated on silicon dies. The requirementfor large memory arrays has been around for a much longer time than the integrated image sensor, and has been widely researched.Many of the challenges mentioned above, have been acute to the world of memory development for many years, anda vast spectrum of solutions have been proposed and implemented. Specifically, the field of low power consumption, which isa relative newcomer in the world of image sensors, is one of the central focuses of memory design for quite some time.The objective of this special issue is to bring together state-of-art research in sensor and memory arrays. The contributedpapers will specifically address issues related to common problems and challenges, mutual to image sensors, memory arrays,and other large arrays, with a focus on Low Power. This special issue will focus on all aspects of design, development,implementation, operation, and applications of low power arrays and will also include techniques for power reduction inone field that can be implemented in the other. In addition, the issue will discuss component sharing opportunities insystems that incorporate multiple arrays with mutual functionality.Notes for Prospective Authors: Submitted papers should not have been previously published nor be currently underconsideration for publication elsewhere. Expanded, archival versions of papers delivered at technical conferences arewelcomed. All papers are refereed through a web-based peer review process. A guide for authors, sample copies and otherrelevant information for submitting papers are available at http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/sensors under the heading“Information for Authors.”Deadlines:• Manuscript Submission: Sep 15th, 2010• Notification of Acceptance: Dec 15th, 2010• Final Manuscript due: Jan 15th, 2011• Tentative publication date: April, 2011Sensors CouncilGuest Editors:Orly Yadid-Pecht, DScENEL DepartmentUniversity of CalgaryAB, Canadaorly.yadid.pecht@ucalgary.caKaushik Roy, PhDECE DepartmentPurdue University West Lafayette,IN, USA kaushik@purdue.eduAlexander Fish, PhDECE DepartmentBen-Gurion University,Beer-Sheva, Israelafish@ee.bgu.ac.ilIEEE Sensors Journal:The IEEE Sensors Journal is a peer-reviewed print and online journal devoted to sensors and sensing phenomena. It ispublished by the IEEE Sensors Council, which consists of 26 IEEE Societies – with a combined membership of 260,000.More than 2 million scientists, engineers and students have access to the articles via their organizations’subscription to theIEEE Electronic Library, www.ieee.org/ieeexplore.April 2010 IEEE Photonics Society NEWSLETTER 39

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