Fundacja Candela

W październiku 2024 roku, eksperci Klaster Q - Klaster Technologii Kwantowych opublikowali manifest, w którym wskazują na potrzebę ustanowienia Narodowego Programu Kwantowego.✨ Dzięki przemyślanej strategii, program ten mógłby uczynić z Polski jeden z kluczowych ośrodków rozwoju technologii kwantowych na świecie.🌍 Według ekspertów, komercjalizacja rozwiązań powstałych w ramach Narodowego Programu Kwantowego, przyczyniłaby się do wzrostu krajowego sektora zaawansowanych technologii oraz wzmocniła niezależność technologiczną Polski.🔬 Czytaj więcej: https://lnkd.in/dBGCncnT #TechnologieKwantowe #NarodowyProgramKwantowy #Innowacje #PhotonicsFromPoland #FundacjaCandela #CandelaNGO

🎓Candela Open Lectures: Exploring the Terahertz Foundamental Principles & Frontiers🎓 Join us this TOMORROW for an in-depth lecture by David Burghoff on "Terahertz Quantum Cascade Lasers and Frequency Combs" ⏰ Date & Time: October 30 (Wednesday), 09:15–11:00 CET 💻 Format: Online 👤 Speaker: David Burghoff, Chandra Family Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (Texas ECE - UT Austin ECE), The University of Texas at Austin 🎙️ Hosted by: Candela Foundation 📖 About the lecture: The terahertz (THz) spectrum (1–10 THz) offers promising opportunities in spectroscopy and sensing, with unique molecular absorption fingerprints ideal for chemical imaging, disease detection, and environmental monitoring. However, the THz range faces significant limitations due to a lack of compact and powerful broadband sources. In this lecture, David Burghoff will discuss recent work addressing these challenges through advancements in terahertz quantum cascade lasers (QCLs) and QCL-based frequency comb technology. 📍 Register here: https://lnkd.in/dGzR3Mqc 🔗 More info: https://lnkd.in/d_MisSrG ⭐ Don’t miss this opportunity to explore pioneering developments in terahertz science, ideal for students, researchers, and science enthusiasts! #ScienceLecture #Terahertz #QuantumCascadeLasers #Spectroscopy #Innovation #CandelaFoundation #CandelaNGO #CandelaOpenLectures

📢New insights on Polish tech sector!📢 The report "The Professional Electronics, Microelectronics and Photonics Sector in Poland" has recently been published by the Polska Agencja Rozwoju Przedsiębiorczości in cooperation with the Sieć Badawcza Łukasiewicz. This comprehensive report dives deep into Poland’s dynamic electronics, microelectronics, and photonics industries, spotlighting innovative Polish companies that are actively expanding their global footprint with cutting-edge products and solutions.💡 Polish exports in electronics and photonics have seen remarkable growth over the past decade, supporting sectors like medicine, defense, and the space industry, while demonstrating Poland’s robust integration within the global supply chain.🌍 Check out this report to learn more about Poland’s contributions and opportunities in the field of photonics: https://lnkd.in/dD9_j9Yz #Photonics #Electronics #Innovation #PhotonicsFromPoland #CandelaFoundation #CandelaNGO

Polski Newsletter Optyki i Fotoniki edycja #35 (październik 2024) Dzień dobry! Witamy w pierwszej jesiennej edycji PNOF w tym roku. Szczególnie polecamy Państwa uwadze raport PARP, nową serię wykładów o technologii teraherców, wybory do Photonics21 Board of Stakeholders oraz sekcję wyróżnionych publikacji. Tymczasem zapraszamy do lektury PNOF oraz do dzielenia się z nami informacjami, Fundacja Candela Polska Platforma Technologiczna Fotoniki #PNOF #polskafotonika #photonicsfromPoland #photonics #optics

🌍Horizon Europe program evaluation🌍 Last week, an independent group of leading experts presented 12 key recommendations for the future of #HorizonEU, as part of the Horizon Europe program evaluation. Adam Piotrowski, CEO of VIGO Photonics, President of PPTF - Polska Platforma Technologiczna Fotoniki, and a member of the Candela Foundation Council, co-authored this important report, which highlights strategic directions for European research and innovation. For more information on the recommendations: 👉 Full Report: https://lnkd.in/dY2_pReT #Innovation #Technology #RDI #Europe #HorizonEurope #Research

🎓Candela Open Lectures: Exploring the Terahertz Foundamental Principles & Frontiers🎓 Join us TOMORROW for a fascinating lecture by Łukasz A. Sterczewski on: "Ultra-broadband terahertz spectroscopy with organic nonlinear crystals" ⏰ Date & Time: October 23 (Wednesday), 09:15-11:00 CET 💻 Format: Online 👤 Speaker: Lukasz Sterczewski (Politechnika Wrocławska) 🎙️ Hosted by: Candela Foundation 📖 About the lecture: Terahertz spectroscopy offers unique opportunities in fields like threat detection, environmental monitoring, and counterfeit drug identification. However, conventional sources often fall short due to limited optical bandwidth. This lecture will explore an innovative approach using organic nonlinear crystals, offering bandwidths of up to 30 THz. These advancements could bridge the THz range with the mid-infrared, opening new doors for research and applications. 📍 Register here: https://lnkd.in/dGzR3Mqc 🔗 More info: https://lnkd.in/d_MisSrG ⭐ Don’t miss out! Whether you're a student, researcher, or science enthusiast, this is a great opportunity to dive into cutting-edge terahertz science. #ScienceLecture #Terahertz #ScientificResearch #Innovation #CandelaFoundation #CandelaNGO #CandelaOpenLectures

📅October 21- International Day of Photonics📅 Today, we celebrate the Day of Photonics, a global event recognizing the incredible impact of photonics on science and technology. On this day in 1983, the General Conference on Weights and Measures officially adopted the current value of the speed of light: 299,792.458 km/s. This fundamental constant has been crucial in shaping our understanding of physics. ⚡🌍 We also honor the brilliant scientists and researchers whose work in photonics drives innovation, enabling groundbreaking discoveries and solutions that shape our future.💡🔬 Let’s celebrate their dedication and the vital role photonics plays in advancing technology and improving our lives.✨ #DayofPhotonics #Photonics #Innovation #ScientificResearch #Optics #PhotonicsCommunity #SpeedofLight #PhotonicsFromPoland #CandelaFoundation #CandelaNGO #FundacjaCandela

🎥OECS19 - Official Invitation Video🚀 From July 14th to 18th, 2025, Warsaw will become a global hub for discussions on the latest breakthroughs in semiconductor research. Curious about the future of optical excitations in semiconductors?🔬 Get a sneak peek of the 19th International Conference on Optics of Excitons in Confined Systems (OECS19) by watching our official invitation video!🎬 Click here to watch 👉 https://lnkd.in/difMKhw6 📽️Don’t miss it—get inspired and see what awaits you at OECS19! 🌐Conference website: https://www.oecs19.pl/ #OECS19 #ScienceVideo #OpticalExcitons #Nanostructures #Semiconductors #CandelaFoundation #CandelaNGO #FundacjaCandela

🎉 Highlights from the Second Edition of the Resonators Workshop! Last Saturday, on October 12, Fundacja Candela hosted the second edition of the Warsztaty Rezonatory, bringing together passionate minds to enhance their skills in the fields of optics and photonics. The event aimed to promote a deeper understanding of the role of science in these areas and provided an excellent platform for networking.🌍 The workshop took place in Warsaw, and we would like to extend a big thank you to ICTER (International Centre for Translational Eye Research) for providing the venue for this year's edition!🙏 We also extend our deepest gratitude to our speakers for sharing their knowledge and experience: 📊 Piotr Wasylczyk (Uniwersytet Warszawski) – for delivering an inspiring talk on how to effectively present scientific research. 💡 Michał Nejbauer (Fluence.technology) – for offering valuable insights into building and growing a successful company. 👨🏫 dr Mariusz Gogól (Stowarzyszenie Rzecznicy Nauki) – for his engaging workshop on creating impactful conference posters. Your contributions made this year’s workshop truly exceptional! Take a look at the photos from Resonators Workshop 2024!📸 #WarsztatyRezonatory #Resonators2024 #Optyka #Fotonika #Optics #Photonics #ScienceNetworking #RozwójNaukowy #PhotonicsFromPoland #FundacjaCandela #CandelaNGO

The October edition of the Polish Newsletter of Optics and Photonics (#PNOP / #PNOF), created in collaboration with PPTF - Polska Platforma Technologiczna Fotoniki, will be released tomorrow. 🔬💡 If you would like to receive it directly in your inbox📧, please click one of the links below: 🇵🇱 Polish version: https://lnkd.in/dFSS2iyw 🇬🇧 English version: https://lnkd.in/dKcxUB_N By subscribing to the newsletter, you will gain: 📈 The latest information on advancements in the optics and photonics industry. 🤝 Opportunities to connect with a community of optics and photonics enthusiasts. 📚 Access to expert insights that will boost your professional development in physics. We encourage you to seize this chance to stay updated and engaged with the industry. 🌟📡 #Optics #Photonics #IndustryUpdates #CandelaNGO #CandelaFoundation #Newsletter #PhotonicsFromPoland #ProfessionalGrowth