On May 16, 2020, the Lighting the Blue (LtB) forum is jointly organized by Photonic Materials Group (PMG) of Harbin Engineering University (HEU) and Light: Science & Applications (LSA) to present the latest progress in photonics, marine optics, and related disciplines, as well as to celebrate International Day of Light (IDL), proclaimed by United Nation Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
The Blue as representative of the ocean, which is one of the most mysterious places in the world, constantly inspires and attracts people to explore the uncharted area, as well as demonstrates the nature of scientific research: truth-seeking curiosity. In the past decades, HEU has gained a worldwide reputation in the fields of ship industry, marine equipment and exploration. However, our knowledge of the ocean is still rather limited. To advanced ocean research, it is necessary to promote interdisciplinary collaboration and integrate the most advanced technologies from diverse fields.
Light science and technologies have profoundly shaped human society and played vital role for mankind’s sustainable development. Recently, the advanced nanofabrication techniques greatly promote applications of emerging photonic devices which will provide new approaches to explore the ocean.
LtB2020 forum fosters a platform to encourage interdisciplinary research in light and marine science by inviting renowned scientists, engineers, and editors in wide range of photonics, nanofabricating, optical engineering, ship industry, and underwater acoustics engineering from various countries to give 40 plenary and invited talks. Participants will present their perspective around these topics, and exchange their exciting research progresses as well as innovations, which not only advance interdisciplinary collaboration, promote careers in related fields, but also help to achieve the goals of UNESCO - education, equality, and peace.
