Did you know that you can see the world around you even in complete darkness? All you need is a sensor that “captures” infrared radiation.
In this lecture, we will take you on a journey through time and technology:
Where we started: We will explore how ordinary thermometers from the 1800s evolved into today’s super-fast sensors.
Where we are now: You will learn how detectors work—the ones you see all around you, and the ultra-complex ones that require deep cooling.
A look into the future: You will see how science combines the seemingly impossible. We will talk about nanophotonics and incredible bio-inspired sensors that use scales from butterfly wings!
If you are interested in the engineering of the future, where biology, physics, and photonics “play” together, this is the right event for you.
After the theory session, we will take you to the Center for Neuromorphic Photonics and the Center for Laser Technology and Holography. This is your chance to see up close where the technologies that are changing the world are born.