WORKSHOP "NONLINEAR DYNAMICS IN PHOTONICS"
Berlin, May 2 - 4, 2005



organized by: Weierstraß-Institut für Angewandte Analysis und Stochastik
Humboldt University of Berlin, Institute of Physics

supported by: TerabitOptics Berlin (Technology Foundation Berlin)
Sfb 555 - Complex Nonlinear Processes
organizers:    U. Bandelow , WIAS
M. Wolfrum, WIAS
H.-J. Wünsche, Humboldt Universität


The workshop will focus on mathematical, physical, and technological aspects of nonlinear phenomena in semiconductor lasers, optoelectronic devices and fibers.
The main topics will include:
  • dynamics of laser systems with coupling or feedback
  • mode-locking and saturable absorbtion
  • nonlinear wave propagation

PRELIMINARY LIST OF SPEAKERS:

  • E. Avrutin (York, UK)
  • T. Erneux (Bruxelles, B)
  • J. Dudley (Franche-Comte, F)
  • I. Fischer (Bruxelles, B)
  • B. Krauskopf (Bristol, UK)
  • C. Mirasso (Palma d. M., ES)
  • J. Mørk (Lyngby, DK)
  • M. Nizette (Lille, F)
  • G. Steinmeyer (Max-Born-Institute, Berlin)
  • D. Skryabin (Bath, UK)

PROGRAMM

In the evening of 2nd of May we have organized a workshop dinner at the restaurant "Georgbräu" at 18:30 after the talks.

LOCAL INFORMATION

The workshop takes place at WIAS, Mohrenstr. 39, 10117 Berlin, Germany . Accommodation facilities are in the guest house of the Humboldt University of Berlin or in a hotel of your choice . See www.bvg.de for more information about public transport in Berlin (routes/tickets).


REGISTRATION

For registration and submission of contributed talks, please contact wolfrum@wias-berlin.de until April 9.