You Can Achieve Anything – With a Laser
Ray Davies, Photonics Academy OpTIC Technium
Thursday 2 April 2009, 7.00pm
Glyndŵr University, Plas Coch Site, Wrexham
Organiser: Glyndŵr University
There are many ingenious uses of laser beams; the only limiting factor in the creation of any new applications is the imagination. This talk, illustrated with working laser projects, will introduce the concepts of laser photonics, as well as indicating just how lasers can be used in some amazing ways, all of which are really helpful to mankind.
This lecture will highlight and demonstrate some of the 200-plus new low power laser applications that the Photonics Academy at OpTIC Technium has designed and constructed during the last 14 years. These student-created new inventions range from the use of lasers in helping blind people, sending audio information over a distance and controlling a robotic hand, to the sensing of micron vibrations to earthquake sensors and the development of a five laser beam combination lock.
Ray Davies has spent most of his life seeking to enthuse students towards physics. In 2006 he joined the St Asaph Photonics Company of OpTIC Technium, and the unique Photonics Academy at OpTIC came into existence. The opportunity to become involved with laser photonics really has proved itself to be the key factor in enthusing a vast number of students towards career opportunities in science, technology, engineering and medicine, as laser photonics is central to so many new developments in our everyday lives.
This event is suitable for adults and children aged 13+.
Free event: to reserve a place call Glyndŵr University on 01978 293473, email wsf@glyndwr.ac.uk, book online or call Wrexham Tourist Information Centre on 01978 292015.
You Can Achieve Anything – With a Laser
Ray Davies, Photonics Academy OpTIC Technium
Thursday 2 April 2009, 7.00pm
Glyndŵr University, Plas Coch Site, Wrexham
Organiser: Glyndŵr University
There are many ingenious uses of laser beams; the only limiting factor in the creation of any new applications is the imagination. This talk, illustrated with working laser projects, will introduce the concepts of laser photonics, as well as indicating just how lasers can be used in some amazing ways, all of which are really helpful to mankind.
This lecture will highlight and demonstrate some of the 200-plus new low power laser applications that the Photonics Academy at OpTIC Technium has designed and constructed during the last 14 years. These student-created new inventions range from the use of lasers in helping blind people, sending audio information over a distance and controlling a robotic hand, to the sensing of micron vibrations to earthquake sensors and the development of a five laser beam combination lock.
Ray Davies has spent most of his life seeking to enthuse students towards physics. In 2006 he joined the St Asaph Photonics Company of OpTIC Technium, and the unique Photonics Academy at OpTIC came into existence. The opportunity to become involved with laser photonics really has proved itself to be the key factor in enthusing a vast number of students towards career opportunities in science, technology, engineering and medicine, as laser photonics is central to so many new developments in our everyday lives.
This event is suitable for adults and children aged 13+.
Free event: to reserve a place call Glyndŵr University on 01978 293473, email wsf@glyndwr.ac.uk, book online or call Wrexham Tourist Information Centre on 01978 292015.
