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Launch of the FASLIGHT network

Launch of the FASLIGHT network

The Research Network “Fundamentals and Applications of Structured Light” FASLIGHT has already started.

This network has emerged within the framework of the «Redes de Investigación» call within the framework of the Programa Estatal para Impulsar la Investigación Científico-Técnica y su Transferencia, del Plan Estatal de Investigación Científica, Técnica y de Innovación 2021-2023. The action will last 2 years, starting in June 2023 and has received €20,300 in funding from the Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación and the Agencia Estatal de Investigación.

The objective of the FASLIGHT network is to create a Spanish structured light network, uniting scientific groups with diverse experience in fundamental and applied physics, but with common points in the use of structured light. For this it is intended:

  • Establish a collaboration framework beyond the already existing bilateral collaborations under the umbrella of structured light, in which research groups from various fields of specialization can share their work, discuss novel ideas and promote new collaborations.
  • Activate new collaborations between Spanish groups that make use of structured light and explore potential collaborations between distant research fields.
  • Promote the international visibility of Spanish groups that work within the framework of structured light.
  • Motivate future project proposals, including European funds such as Marie Curie ITN, PATHFINDER, etc., and national and regional funds.
  • Promote the use of structured light as a key transformative technology in Spain.

The FASLIGHT network is made up of the following 15 nodes:

  1. Grupo de Aplicaciones del Láser y Fotónica, represented by Luis Plaja Rustein, from the Universidad de Salamanca (USAL).
  2. Estructuras fotónicas no lineales, represented by Albert Ferrando, from the Universitat de València (UV).
  3. Engineering physics group, represented by Ángel Paredes, from the Universidad de Vigo (UVigo).
  4. Attosecond and ultrafast x-ray optics (AUXO), represented by Antonio Picón, from the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (AUM)
  5. Grupo de Fotónica Aplicada / Applied Photonics Group, represented by David Novoa from the Universidad del País Vasco (UPV/EHU).
  6. Grupo de Investigación de Óptica (GROC-UJI), represented by Enrique Tajahuerce, from the Universitat Jaume I (UJI).
  7. Grupo de investigación en luz estructurada de la Universidad de Zaragoza, represented by Francisco Javier Salgado Remacha, from the Universidad de Zaragoza (UZ)
  8. Quantum Nanophotonics Laboratory, represented by Gabriel Molina Terriza, from the Materials Physics Center.
  9. Grupo de Tecnología Óptica y Optoelectrónica – TecnOpto-UMH, represented by Ignacio Moreno, from the Universidad Miguel Hernández de Elche (UMH)
  10. Grupo de luz estructurada UCM: Control espacial/temporal de haces láser continuo/pulsado y sus aplicaciones, represented by Jose A. Rodrigo Martín-Romo, from the Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM)
  11. Laboratorio de Óptica (LOUM), represented by Juan Manuel Bueno, from the Universidad de Murcia (UMU).
  12. Grupo Photonics4Life, represented by María Teresa Flores Arias, from the Universidade de Santiago de Compostela (USC).
  13. Grupo Theory for Quantum Technologies Group (TQT group), represented by Miguel Ángel García March from the Universitat Politécnica de València (UPV)
  14. Grupo de Sistemas Complejos (GSC), represented by Miguel Ángel Porras, from the  Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM)
  15. Grupo Quantum Atom Optics (QAOS), represented by Verònica Ahufinger, from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB).
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Announcement of defense of doctoral thesis – Javier Prada-Rodrigo

Announcement of defense of doctoral thesis – Javier Prada-Rodrigo
On June 8th, Javier Prada Rodrigo will present his doctoral thesis entitled “Formation and characterization of surface micro- and nanostructures in polymers and polymeric nanocomposites prepared by irradiation with pulsed nano- and femtosecond lasers” and directed by the doctors D. Pablo Moreno Pedraz and Dª. Esther Rebollar González. 
 

The defense act will take place at 11:30 a.m. in the Francisco de Vitoria classroom of the Escuelas Mayores Building.

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Announcement of defense of doctoral thesis – Miguel López Ripa

Announcement of defense of doctoral thesis – Miguel López Ripa

On May 26, Miguel López Ripa will present his doctoral thesis entitled “Development of ultra-stable characterization techniques for ultrashort laser beams” and directed by doctors D. Íñigo Juan Sola Larrañaga and Mr. Benjamin Alonso Fernandez.

The defense act will take place at 10:30 a.m. in the Francisco de Vitoria classroom of the Escuelas Mayores Building.

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Published the list of winners of the V Photo Contest “Día de la Luz”

Published the list of winners of the V Photo Contest “Día de la Luz”

On the occasion of the celebration on May 16 of the International Day of Light, the list of winners of the V “Day of Light” Photographic Contest organized by the Master’s Degree in Physics and Technology of Lasers (USAL – UVA) has been published. These  entities and organizations also collaborate:

The complete verdict can be read on the website of the Master’s Degree in Physics and Technology of Lasers.

Below you can see the 4 award-winning photographs.

Many thanks to all the participants and congratulations to the winners.

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V Photo Contest “Day of Light”

V Photo Contest “Day of Light”

On the occasion of the proclamation of May 16 as “International Day of Light and Light-Based Technologies” by the United Nations Organization, the Master’s Degree in Laser Physics and Technology” announces the V edition of the Photo Contest “Day of the light”.

In the organization of the contest and formation of the jury participate:

The contest is open to undergraduate, master’s or doctoral students, professors and members of the university community of the University of Salamanca and the University of Valladolid, as well as graduates of the Master’s Degree in Laser Physics and Technology who are not part of the jur

The participation period is open until May 12. Each participant can send up to two photographs to each of the established categories:

  • Technologies of light and Optical Phenomena
  • The laser

4 prizes will be awarded:

  • First prize in the Light Technologies and Optical Phenomena category: 200 euros.
  • Second prize in the Light Technologies and Optical Phenomena category: 100 euros.
  • First prize in the Laser category: 200 euros.
  • Second prize in the Laser category: 100 euros.

In addition, those winners who are undergraduate, master’s or doctoral students will receive one year of free subscription to the Royal Spanish Physics Society with online access to the Physics Journal. The winning photographs will be published in the Pure and Applied Optics magazine of the Spanish Optical Society (SEDOPTICA).

The complete rules of the competition are available on the website of the Master’s Degree in Physics and Technology of Lasers (laser.usal.es/posgrado)

Organizacion concurso 2023
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Myriam Boduelle research visit

Myriam Boduelle research visit

The researcher Myriam Boduelle, a doctoral student at the Université Grenoble Alpes, carries out a two-week experimental campaign at the ALF group’s Laser Laboratory.

Myriam, directed by Professor Guillermo Martin, works on the development of optical devices applied to astrophotonics, to obtain detectors and miniaturized optical equipment that can be integrated into aerospace missions.

During her stay, she will use the microprocessing stations for materials with ultrashort pulse lasers, and the laboratory’s diagnostic and optical characterization equipment.

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Published the list of winners of the VI Photo Contest “Dia de la Luz”

Published the list of winners of the VI Photo Contest “Dia de la Luz”

On the occasion of the celebration on May 16 of the International Day of Light, the list of winners of the IV “Day of Light” Photographic Contest organized by the Master’s Degree in Physics and Technology of Lasers (USAL – UVA) has been published. These  entities and organizations also collaborate:

The complete verdict can be read on the website of the Master’s Degree in Physics and Technology of Lasers.

Below you can see the 4 award-winning photographs.

Arte y Optica
Arte y Optica
Primer premio en la categoría Tecnología de la Luz y Fenómenos Ópticos, para la fotografía "Arte y Optica" realizada por Irene de Juan Urién.
Pantalla led
Pantalla led
Segundo premio en la categoría Tecnología de la Luz y Fenómenos Ópticos, para la fotografía "Pantalla LED" realizada por Carlos Luengo Gutierrez.
Imagen por textura optica
Imagen por textura optica
Primer premio en la categoría El Láser, para la fotografía "Imagen por textura óptica" realizada por María Sánchez Hernández.
El agua tambien funciona como espejo
El agua tambien funciona como espejo
Segundo premio en la categoría El Láser, para la fotografía "El agua también funciona como un espejo" realizada por Mario Guerras Rodríguez.

Many thanks to all the participants and congratulations to the winners.

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adminPublished the list of winners of the VI Photo Contest “Dia de la Luz”

IV Photo Contest “Day of Light”

IV Photo Contest “Day of Light”

On the occasion of the proclamation of May 16 as “International Day of Light and Light-Based Technologies” by the United Nations Organization, the Master’s Degree in Laser Physics and Technology” announces the IV edition of the Photo Contest “Day of the light”.

In the organization of the contest and formation of the jury participate:

The contest is open to undergraduate, master’s or doctoral students, professors and members of the university community of the University of Salamanca and the University of Valladolid, as well as graduates of the Master’s Degree in Laser Physics and Technology who are not part of the jur

The participation period is open until May 3. Each participant can send up to two photographs to each of the established categories:

  • Technologies of light and Optical Phenomena
  • The laser

4 prizes will be awarded:

  • First prize in the Light Technologies and Optical Phenomena category: 200 euros.
  • Second prize in the Light Technologies and Optical Phenomena category: 100 euros.
  • First prize in the Laser category: 200 euros.
  • Second prize in the Laser category: 100 euros.

In addition, all the winners will receive one year of free subscription to the Royal Spanish Physics Society with online access to the Physics Journal. The winning photographs will be published in the Pure and Applied Optics magazine of the Spanish Optical Society (SEDOPTICA).

The complete rules of the competition are available on the website of the Master’s Degree in Physics and Technology of Lasers (laser.usal.es/posgrado)

Imagen 1
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Physics students from the University of Zaragoza visit the ALF – USAL group (2021)

Physics students from the University of Zaragoza visit the ALF – USAL group (2021)

On October 21 and 22, the students of the Laser and Applications subject of the Physics degree at the University of Zaragoza together with their professor Sebastián Jarabo have visited our group to see first-hand the research that is being carried out and the operation of the equipment that is part of our laboratories.

You can see the photographs of the view in this gallery.

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