photon originates from the greek language , phōt = light
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www.day-of-photonics.org Photonics is recognized by the European Commission as one of the 6 Key Enabling Technologies. Photonic technologies are very important and everywhere !. Photon originates from the greek language , phōt = light. Lasers Lenses Mirrors Optics Fibers. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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www.day-of-photonics.org
Photonics is recognized by the European Commission as one of the
6 Key Enabling Technologies.
Photonic technologies are very important and everywhere!
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Photon originates from the greek language, phōt = light
• Lasers• Lenses• Mirrors• Optics• Fibers
Photonics involves the creation, use, and modification of light.
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Photonics is of economic importance
Photonics in Europe5000 companies develop and rely on photonics technologies377.000 direct jobs in engineering, software, design, and business management40 clusters and associations support this dynamic ecosystem
Global market volume in KETs-based products (Key Enabling Technologies) by 2015
Photonics: 355 billion EUR
Micro- and nano-electronics: 222 billion EUR
Advanced manufacturing: 150 billion EUR
Advanced materials: 111 billion EUR
Biotechnology: 92 billion EUR
Nanotechnology: 20 billion EUR
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Some examples of applications …
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Communication
• Display and miniature projectors (GPS, television, cinema), cameras• Telecommunication (internet) optical fiber communications• Did you know: Light travels 10 times the speed that electricity does, internet data
transmitted photonically can travel long distances in a fraction of the time.
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Entertainment
• Light shows in parties and monuments decorative lighting• Consumer electronics, displays in smart phone, CD and DVD• Did you know: Thin and flexible displays could be incorporated into your magazine!
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Energy
• Photovoltaic solar panels transform light into electricity and provides power in remote areas• Fibers are used for sensing in the oil & gas industry• Energy efficient lighting (LED)• Did you know: You can shoot a laser beam to a solar cell on a flying drone to recharge it!
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Transport (cars, trains, planes)
• Manufacturing includes laser systems used in welding, cutting, marking • Sensors, heads-up display, lighting• Did you know: Laser head-light on a car can reach as far as 600 meters!
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Health
• Analysis of bacteria and life-science applications• Imaging of cancerous tumour cells• Laser eye surgery, tattoo removal, endoscopy, health monitoring• Did you know: Sensors can analyze sugar levels in the blood through the skin!
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Manufacturing
• Lasers can cut, weld, and mark many materials such as plastic, textile, metal• 3D printing involves lasers• Cameras are used for machine vision inspection• Did you know: A high-power laser is capable of cutting through 8 centimeters of steel!
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Security, defense, rescue
• Night vision devices, mine laying and detection, photonic gyroscopes, chemical detection• Textiles with displays for firemen and carpets in hotels in case of fire• Did you know: It is possible to identify at a distance if a driver has been drinking alcohol !
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Agriculture
• Soil analysis, crop analysis• In-door farming, controling vegetable speed growth and influence raspberry taste with light• Did you know: Drones mounted with a camera can analyse the soil for precision agriculture!
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Arts
• Laser imaging techniques are used for the detection of forgeries• LED technology reduces UV and IR, is more energy efficient, and improves colour rendering• Did you know: The Sistine Chapel uses latest LED illumination systems developed for art.
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EPIC is the industry association that promotes the sustainable development of organisations working in the field of photonics in Europe. EPIC fosters a vibrant photonics ecosystem by maintaining a strong network of 180 members and acting as a catalyst and facilitator for technological and commercial advancement. EPIC publishes market and technology reports, organizes technology workshops and B2B roundtables, coordinates EU funding proposals, advocacy and lobbying, education and training activities, standards and roadmaps, pavilions at exhibitions. www.epic-assoc.com
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