Thank you to those who attended Photonex 2007. For those who did not pick up a flyer at the event and are not yet registered, this is a final reminder for the Light Measurement Seminar to be held on 1st November 2007.

This is proving to be a very popular event. Therefore we recommend you book today to avoid disappointment.

Date: Thursday 1st November 2007
Times: 8.30-17.00
Organisers: Pro-Lite Technology, Labsphere and Ocean Optics.
Administrators: Photonics Cluster (UK) and Aston Science Park.
Cost: £45 plus VAT
Venue: Photonics Cluster (UK) - Faraday Wharf, Aston Science Park, Birmingham B7 4BB

The Integrating Sphere – a Versatile Solution in Light Measurements:
The integrating sphere is a versatile tool in optical radiation measurements. This seminar will introduce the basics of light measurements and how integrating spheres can simplify complex optical testing.

The CCD Spectrometer – a Versatile Solution in Spectral Analysis:
The CCD spectrometer is one of the most widely used tools for measuring and interpreting the interaction of light with matter. This seminar will introduce the basics of CCD spectrometry in applications as diverse as medical and biological research, environmental monitoring, life sciences, education and entertainment lighting and display.

Who Should Attend:
The seminar is intended for scientists and engineers working in the field of light source measurements and testing the optical properties of materials. The event will also be of interest to those involved with calibrating remote sensing systems, or evaluating the performance of electronic imaging equipment and detector arrays such as CCDs and CMOS sensors. Spectroscopic techniques reviewed include reflectance, transmittance and absorption measurements, UV-VIS-NIR spectroscopy, spectroradiometry, Raman spectroscopy, LIBS, colour measurements and fluorescence spectroscopy.

What You Will Learn:
The basic science of light measurements and the optical properties of materials.

How to define & express the performance of light sources.

The theory of integrating spheres and diffuse reflectance materials.

How to specify and use an integrating sphere for measuring light sources, measuring reflectance & transmittance and testing electronic imaging & remote sensing equipment.

The theory of CCD spectrometers.

How to specify and use a CCD spectrometer in reflectance, transmittance & absorption measurements, Raman spectroscopy, LIBS, emitted and reflected colour measurements and in fluorescence spectroscopy.

Practical Demonstrations:
Practical demonstrations will be provided of integrating spheres and CCD spectrometers in a variety of applications.

Registration Details:
To register for this course, please contact Eve Gaut on +44 (0) 121 250 3515 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

For a course flyer, please visit the events page at www.photonicscluster-uk.org.