Institute of Photonics and Optical Science

The Institute of Photonics and Optical Science (IPOS) draws together research and teaching expertise across the Schools of Physics, Electrical and Information Engineering, Mathematics, Chemistry and the Electron Microscope Unit.

Our research spans all areas of optics and photonics, both fundamental and applied, including the activities of the ARC Centre of Excellence in Ultrahigh bandwidth Devices for Optical Systems (CUDOS) in the School of Physics, those of the Fibre Optics and Photonics Laboratory in the School of Electrical and Information Engineering, and astronomical instrumentation (Astrophotonics) programs of the Sydney Institute of Astronomy in the School of Physics.

In 2009 two exciting new postgraduate coursework programs will commence. The Masters in Photonics and Optical Science is a three semester program combining coursework with the opportunity to conduct original research. The Graduate Diploma in Photonics and Optical Science is a two semester program of coursework. They will complement our research-only PhD program.

Latest News

• 2010 ARC Grant Successes

  

  The Australian Research Council has announced funding of more than $1.9M.

• Nobel Prize

  

  The 2009 Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to three IEEE members. The prize went to Willard S. Boyle, Charles K.Kao, and George E. Smith, who were hailed by the Nobel jury as "the masters of light".

• Prof Ross McPhedran's prominent work on invisibility

  

  Prof. McPhedran cloaking research focused on using different materials to control the direction of light passing through to render objects invisible.

• POF Conference

  

  The 18th International Plastic Optical Fiber Conference was a success and drew participants from 15 countries. The event was sponsorded by IPOS and showcased many researchers work and unveiled Kiriama Pty Ltd, the first IPOS spin-off company.

Event Highlights

• The 18th International Conference on Plastic Optical Fibers- September 7-11, 2009

  

  September 8, 2009: Public Lecture (The University of Sydney)
  September 9 - 11, 2009: Conference Program (Dockside)

  
  
  

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