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NewsUpdate Rank prize in optoelectronics
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rofessor Wilson Sibbett, of the School of Physics and Astronomy at St Andrews University, UK, has been awarded the Rank Prize in Optoelectronics for his worldleading research in the field of ultrashort-pulse lasers. The prize is awarded to researchers who are considered to have made major advances in optics and optoespecially those electronics, that lead to extensive application in science and technology. Professor Sibbett’s research
emphasis has been on laser types that provide tunability that can be used in scientific research (for example, studies of semiconductors, chemical photosynthesis, reactions, photosensitizer-drugs in medicines) and technology (for example, optical telecommunications, ranging-within the human body-and materials processing). By discovering a technique whereby the high intensity of light inside a laser could be exploited, Professor Sibbett
and colleagues demonstrated a way in which short-pulse laser systems could be greatly simplified and made more practical and reliable as a result. This methodology has revolutionized the design of shortpulse lasers and it has been throughout the adapted world, and the original publication (published in 1990) is claimed to be one of the most cited papers in laser physics. Since the inception of the Rank Prize Funds in 1972, the
prizes in optoelectronics have been awarded at approximately two-yearly intervals since 1976. The work of researchers from the worldwide community is considered but this is thought to be only the second time that an award has been made for a development in lasers.
of the ICO was established in 1993 to recognize outstanding contributions to the field achieved under of optics comparatively unfdvourable circumstances regarding the economic and social conditions and the access to scientific facilities and sources of information. It consists of the Galileo Galilei Medal, and funding of registration and approved
local expenses at an ICO Meeting, where the winner will give a presentation. In addition, appropriate measures of the ICO will be given to support the future activities of the award winner. International Commission ,for Optics, Secretariat: B.P. 147, 91403 Orsa)’ cedex. France. Fax. t33 169 41 31 92, e-mail.. Pierre.ChaveQ iota.upsudjir
University of St Andrew, St AndreM’s, Fife KY16 9AL. Fax: +44 /O/l334 462590
Winner of Galileo Galilei ICO Award
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he International Commission for Optics has awarded its Galileo Galilei Award for 1996 to Daniel Malacara of Mexico. The award has been given for his numerous contributions to the advancements of optics but, in particular, for his work in the field of interferometry. for his contributions to the dissemination of optical knowledge and for his important role in the development of major centres of research in optics in Mexico. For example, after joining the Institute of Astronomy of the National University of Mexico in 1965. he founded the Department of Opticsthe first one in the country. Daniel Malacara has also been a promoter and leader in the creation of several optics institutions in his country. In 1972 he collaborated with Guillermo Haro in the the Instituto creation of National de Astrofisicd, Optica y Electronica in Tonantzintla, Mexico. He returned to the National University of Mexico in 1979, to work with Arcadia Povenda in a project for the establishment of the Centro de Investigaciones en Optica, in Leon, Mexico.
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In 1987 he was the promoter and one of the co-founders of the Mexican Academy of of which he wds Optics. elected the first president. The design and construction of optical instruments have always been part of his activities. He supervised during the construction of the RitcheyChretien 2.1 m diameter telescope at Cananea, Sonora, Mexico and the 0.8 m diameter telescope in Baja, Mexico, as well as during the development of the first HeNe and Ar lasers made in Mexico. in 1965. Malacara has authored or edited a number of books, including Optical Shop Testing, and has published many papers covering, for example, the fundamental analysis of the Ronchi test, the invention of several holographic interferometers for optical testing, and the analysis of interferograms with Zernike polynomials. In addition, he has published work on the invention of various configurations for shearing interferometers and numerous original contributions to the fields of geometrical optics and lens design. The Galileo Galilei Award
2 W visible CW laser
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2 W version of the Verdi CW green (532 nm) diode-pumped Nd:YV04 laser has been launched by Coherent Laser Group. The 2 W Verdi uses the same ring laser cavity as the existing 5 W Verdi, resulting in a single-frequency output with exceptionally low noise. In the 2 W version, a single, fibre-delivered diode bar is used as the pump source, rather than the two diode bars used in the 5 W version. Both the 2 W and 5 W versions are among the most efficient and compact lasers
of this type available, requiring only standard I lo/220 V single phase power and no external cooling. This solid-state technology is suitable for both scientific and industrial applications, including spectroscopy, reprosemiconductor ingraphics, spection, holography, particle scattering, disc zone texturing and medical applications. Coherent Laser Group, Patrick Henry Drive, PO 54980, Santa Clara, ,fbrnia 95056-0980, USA. + 1 408 764 4800
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Optics & Laser Technology Vol29 No 3 1997
P
rofessor Wilson Sibbett, of the School of Physics and Astronomy at St Andrews University, UK, has been awarded the Rank Prize in Optoelectronics for his worldleading research in the field of ultrashort-pulse lasers. The prize is awarded to researchers who are considered to have made major advances in optics and optoespecially those electronics, that lead to extensive application in science and technology. Professor Sibbett’s research
emphasis has been on laser types that provide tunability that can be used in scientific research (for example, studies of semiconductors, chemical photosynthesis, reactions, photosensitizer-drugs in medicines) and technology (for example, optical telecommunications, ranging-within the human body-and materials processing). By discovering a technique whereby the high intensity of light inside a laser could be exploited, Professor Sibbett
and colleagues demonstrated a way in which short-pulse laser systems could be greatly simplified and made more practical and reliable as a result. This methodology has revolutionized the design of shortpulse lasers and it has been throughout the adapted world, and the original publication (published in 1990) is claimed to be one of the most cited papers in laser physics. Since the inception of the Rank Prize Funds in 1972, the
prizes in optoelectronics have been awarded at approximately two-yearly intervals since 1976. The work of researchers from the worldwide community is considered but this is thought to be only the second time that an award has been made for a development in lasers.
of the ICO was established in 1993 to recognize outstanding contributions to the field achieved under of optics comparatively unfdvourable circumstances regarding the economic and social conditions and the access to scientific facilities and sources of information. It consists of the Galileo Galilei Medal, and funding of registration and approved
local expenses at an ICO Meeting, where the winner will give a presentation. In addition, appropriate measures of the ICO will be given to support the future activities of the award winner. International Commission ,for Optics, Secretariat: B.P. 147, 91403 Orsa)’ cedex. France. Fax. t33 169 41 31 92, e-mail.. Pierre.ChaveQ iota.upsudjir
University of St Andrew, St AndreM’s, Fife KY16 9AL. Fax: +44 /O/l334 462590
Winner of Galileo Galilei ICO Award
T
he International Commission for Optics has awarded its Galileo Galilei Award for 1996 to Daniel Malacara of Mexico. The award has been given for his numerous contributions to the advancements of optics but, in particular, for his work in the field of interferometry. for his contributions to the dissemination of optical knowledge and for his important role in the development of major centres of research in optics in Mexico. For example, after joining the Institute of Astronomy of the National University of Mexico in 1965. he founded the Department of Opticsthe first one in the country. Daniel Malacara has also been a promoter and leader in the creation of several optics institutions in his country. In 1972 he collaborated with Guillermo Haro in the the Instituto creation of National de Astrofisicd, Optica y Electronica in Tonantzintla, Mexico. He returned to the National University of Mexico in 1979, to work with Arcadia Povenda in a project for the establishment of the Centro de Investigaciones en Optica, in Leon, Mexico.
vi
In 1987 he was the promoter and one of the co-founders of the Mexican Academy of of which he wds Optics. elected the first president. The design and construction of optical instruments have always been part of his activities. He supervised during the construction of the RitcheyChretien 2.1 m diameter telescope at Cananea, Sonora, Mexico and the 0.8 m diameter telescope in Baja, Mexico, as well as during the development of the first HeNe and Ar lasers made in Mexico. in 1965. Malacara has authored or edited a number of books, including Optical Shop Testing, and has published many papers covering, for example, the fundamental analysis of the Ronchi test, the invention of several holographic interferometers for optical testing, and the analysis of interferograms with Zernike polynomials. In addition, he has published work on the invention of various configurations for shearing interferometers and numerous original contributions to the fields of geometrical optics and lens design. The Galileo Galilei Award
2 W visible CW laser
A
2 W version of the Verdi CW green (532 nm) diode-pumped Nd:YV04 laser has been launched by Coherent Laser Group. The 2 W Verdi uses the same ring laser cavity as the existing 5 W Verdi, resulting in a single-frequency output with exceptionally low noise. In the 2 W version, a single, fibre-delivered diode bar is used as the pump source, rather than the two diode bars used in the 5 W version. Both the 2 W and 5 W versions are among the most efficient and compact lasers
of this type available, requiring only standard I lo/220 V single phase power and no external cooling. This solid-state technology is suitable for both scientific and industrial applications, including spectroscopy, reprosemiconductor ingraphics, spection, holography, particle scattering, disc zone texturing and medical applications. Coherent Laser Group, Patrick Henry Drive, PO 54980, Santa Clara, ,fbrnia 95056-0980, USA. + 1 408 764 4800
5100 Box CaliFax.
Optics & Laser Technology Vol29 No 3 1997