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SUMMARY:2025 IEEE Workshop: Photonics Automation with Python
DESCRIPTION:Any students or early-career researchers interested in automating photonics experiments with Python? Our Photonics Initiative is hosting a four‑day workshop from July 7 to July 10 that will teach you how to automate optical experiments using Python. LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE. Apply by June 15! \nLearn more and register to attend at bit.ly/3ZSf9YT \n \nDownload the Flyer
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/2025-ieee-workshop-photonics-automation-with-python/
LOCATION:Advanced Science Research Center (ASRC)\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Photonics
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SUMMARY:Two-part Photonics Initiative Seminar
DESCRIPTION:This is a two-part Photonics Initiative Seminar\, the first part describing information in light structure and the second part about structuring light in the lab. \nDr. Eileen Otte \nBeyond the Beam: The Potential of Light’s Structure\nWhen light interacts with a medium\, its spatial structure – including amplitude\, phase\, polarization\, angular momenta\, and more – is shaped by the medium’s properties across scales\, from the macro to the nanoscale. For example\, sunlight scattered in the blue daylight sky exhibits intriguing polarization patterns that encode the sun’s position—imperceptible to humans but used by insects like bees for navigation. At much the smaller\, molecular level\, the emission pattern of a single fluorescent molecule depends on its dipole orientation\, allowing nanoscale features to be decoded from the structured light it emits. \nInversely\, structured light can also be deliberately engineered\, making it a powerful tool across a wide range of applications\, including optical micro- and nano-manipulation\, motion sensing\, material machining\, and classical as well as quantum communication and encryption. Used in quantum key distribution\, structured light increases the dimension\, enhancing the information capacity per photon\, noise resilience\, and transmission distance. \nWe will explore how encoding and decoding information in the structure of light opens new avenues for advancing cutting-edge applications and emerging technologies. \nBio   Dr. Eileen Otte joined the Institute of Optics at the University of Rochester as a new faculty member in January 2025. Before\, she was a postdoctoral fellow at the Geballe Laboratory for Advanced Materials (GLAM)\, Stanford University\, advised by Prof. Mark Brongersma. Eileen’s research concentrates on the fundamental properties and diverse applications of structured light fields\, in areas such as singular optics\, nanoscale imaging and sensing\, quantum cryptography\, optical manipulation\, and more. In her postdoctoral research\, Eileen focused on nanoscale light-matter interactions\, combining structured light and nanophotonics. \nEileen performed her PhD work at the University of Muenster\, Germany\, and University of the Witwatersrand\, South Africa; it was honored with summa cum laude as well as the WWU Dissertation Award\, and published as a book in the Springer Theses series. She has also received the Research Award 2020 of the Industrial Club Duesseldorf\, was appointed a junior class member of the NRW Academy of Sciences\, Humanities\, and the Arts\, and was listed among the Emerging Leaders 2021 and Emerging Talents 2021 of IOP’s Journal of Optics. Her postdoctoral research was supported by the PRIME fellowship of the German Academic Exchange Service as well as Stanford’s GLAM Postdoctoral Fellowship. \n  \nDr. Michael de Oliveira\nShaping Light on Demand (with a Few Lines of Code)\nImagine sculpting light—twisting\, shaping\, and imprinting it with structure—as effortlessly as editing an image on a screen. In today’s photonics labs\, this is no longer a fantasy. Spatial light modulators (SLMs) have become versatile\, programmable tools that enable real-time control over light’s spatial and temporal properties\, driving advances in areas like microscopy\, optical tweezing\, quantum optics\, and beyond. This talk offers an accessible introduction to the principles and practice of shaping light with SLMs. We’ll unpack how these devices work\, how phase-only modulation can be used to encode both phase and complex amplitude\, and how to generate a wide range of structured beams—from optical vortices and exotic modes to dynamic space-time beams. We’ll walk through intuitive examples\, practical strategies\, and common challenges\, making this tutorial especially valuable for those new to SLMs or curious about integrating them into automated experimental setups. Whether you’re steering beams\, engineering light fields for nonlinear optics\, or encoding information for quantum communication\, this session will provide a clear and engaging foundation for shaping light in the lab. \nBio  Michael de Oliveira spends most of his time convincing light to do increasingly strange and complicated things—twist\, spin\, heal\, or dance through space-time—using devices like spatial light modulators\, metasurfaces and a generous dose of stubborn optimism. His research focuses on shaping light across multiple degrees of freedom—phase\, polarization\, amplitude\, frequency\, and time—to unlock new effects in photonics\, from ultrafast and nonlinear optics to quantum experiments. He firmly believes that light is just misunderstood—and that with enough patience\, whispered incantations to Maxwell\, and elaborate alignment rituals\, it can be made to do almost anything. Probably. \nMichael joined the ASRC and Prof. Andrea Alù’s group in 2025 as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow. He earned his PhD in Physics from the Politecnico di Milano in collaboration with the Italian Institute of Technology\, where he worked under the supervision of Dr. Antonio Ambrosio on multi-degree-of-freedom control of light for advanced photonic applications. Before that\, he completed his BSc in Astronomy & Astrophysics\, BSc (Honors)\, and MSc in Physics with distinction at the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa\, where he began working with structured light under Prof. Andrew Forbes. \nhttps://gc-cuny-edu.zoom.us/j/83601898127?pwd=JgFROicFhdgwgNush0IbJqyOSfdpP6.1\nMeeting ID: 836 0189 8127       Passcode: 677460 \n2025 07 07 two part seminar
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/two-part-photonics-initiative-seminar/
LOCATION:ASRC Auditorium\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Photonics
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SUMMARY:Music & Neurologic Function
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special talk featuring Dr. Concetta Tomaino\, Executive Director and Founder of the Institute for Music and Neurologic Function. \nAttend in person or join on Zoom. Please refer to event flyer for details.
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/music-neurologic-function/
LOCATION:Advanced Science Research Center (ASRC)\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Neuroscience
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SUMMARY:Harlem Community Job Fair
DESCRIPTION:Calling all Harlem Residents and students! Attend our job fair on Friday\, July 18\, 2025\, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to learn about local career opportunities and job training programs. RSVP at https://bit.ly/40jkjxe \nJoin us at the CUNY ASRC to meet representatives from City and Government-related organizations\, non-profits\, educational programs\, employment certification programs\, and more. This job fair is ideal for those seeking entry-level positions or wishing to change career paths. The recommended age is above 18 years old. Companies will have information tables and will be taking resumes and contact information from interested candidates. \nThis Job Fair is led by the Harlem community organization\, Rozelle’s Work in partnership with the IlluminationSpace at the CUNY ASRC. \n \nDownload the Flyer
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/harlem-community-job-fair/
LOCATION:Advanced Science Research Center (ASRC)\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sciences,Nanoscience,Neuroscience,Photonics,Structural Biology
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SUMMARY:Photonics Initiative Seminar: Mohammed Hassan
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Mohammed Th. Hassan\, University of Arizona\nFrom Attosecond Electron Microscopy Imaging To Petahertz Quantum Photonics\nAbstract – We present groundbreaking advancements in ultrafast electron microscopy\, quantum current tunneling in graphene\, and ultrafast squeezed light\, establishing transformative capabilities in attosecond science and technology1\,2. First\, we achieved attosecond temporal resolution in a transmission electron microscope by generating a single isolated attosecond electron pulse\, far surpassing the highest reported imaging resolutions3-5. This novel tool\, termed the “attomicroscope\,” represents the world’s fastest electron microscope\, enabling the imaging and control of electron motion dynamics in graphene. The attosecond electron imaging method offers real-time and spatial insights into the electron motion of neutral matter\, unlocking long-anticipated applications in quantum physics\, chemistry\, and biology5. \nNext\, we report the generation of light-induced quantum tunneling currents in graphene phototransistors in ambient conditions. This phenomenon allows precise measurement and control of field-driven currents\, demonstrating current switching at an unprecedented 630 attoseconds (~1.6 petahertz)6. By modulating the density of photoexcited charge carriers with variable pump laser powers\, we enhanced the graphene phototransistor conductivity and realized various logic gate operations. These findings pave the way for optical switches\, lightwave electronics\, and optical quantum computing7-9. \nLastly\, we extend the use of squeezed light to ultrafast quantum science\, demonstrating the generation of broadband quantum light pulses spanning 0.33 to 0.73 petahertz using a light field synthesizer and four- wave mixing10. These pulses exhibit amplitude squeezing consistent with theoretical predictions\, enabling real-time studies of quantum light-matter interactions. Furthermore\, we demonstrate binary digital data encoding onto these synthesized attosecond-resolved quantum light waveforms\, showcasing potential applications in secure quantum communication. This work sets the stage for ultrafast quantum optoelectronics\, next- generation quantum computing\, and encrypted communication networks capable of petahertz-scale data transmission speeds. \nReferences\n[1] Corkum\, & Krausz\, F. Nat. Phys. 3\, 381-387\, (2007).\n[2] Hassan\, T. et al. Nature 530\, 66-70\, (2016).\n[3] Hassan\, T. et al. Nat. Photon. 11\, 425-430\, (2017).\n[4] Hui\, \, Alqattan\, H.\, Sennary\, M.\, Golubev\, N. V. & Hassan\, M. T. Science Advances 10\, eadp5805\, (2024).\n[5] Hassan\, T. Physics Today 77 38–43 (2024).\n[6] Sennary\, et al. Nature Communications 16\, 4335\, (2025).\n[7] Hui\, et al. Nat. Photon. 16\, 33-37\, (2022).\n[8] Hassan\, T. ACS Photonics 11\, 334-338\, (2024).\n[9] Hui\, et al. Science Advances 9\, eadf1015\, (2023).\n[10]Sennary\, et al. arXiv preprint arXiv:2412.08881\, (2024). \nBio – Dr. Mohammed Hassan is an Associate Professor of Physics and Optical Sciences at The University of Arizona (UA). He earned his Ph.D. from the Max Planck Institute for Quantum Optics in Munich\, Germany\, in 2013\, working in the research group of Prof. Ferenc Krausz (Nobel Laureate\, 2023). He then joined the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) as a postdoctoral scholar in the group of Prof. Ahmed H. Zewail (Nobel Laureate\, 1999)\, where he conducted research until 2017. \nSome of Dr. Hassan scientific achievements can be summarized as follows: \nDr. Hassan is widely recognized for pioneering the field of attosecond electron microscopy\, introducing the “Attomicroscope“—the world’s fastest electron microscope capable of imaging electron motion in real time. This revolutionary tool has opened a new frontier in ultrafast imaging\, enabling direct visualization of electron behavior in solid-state materials and advancing quantum science. \nDr. Hassan group developed the first petahertz quantum phototransistor \, capable of switching on and off in just 630 attoseconds—a speed equivalent to 1.6 petahertz\, or over a million billion times per second. This unprecedented speed was demonstrated using a novel graphene-silicon-graphene (Gr-Si- Gr) transistor structure\, marking a significant leap toward the future of ultrafast light-driven electronics. \nMost recently\, Dr. Hassan has demonstrated all-optical switching and quantum current switching on the attosecond timescale\, setting a new world record for switching speed. Leveraging his expertise in light field synthesis\, he has also developed methods to digital encode data onto ultrafast laser pulses. Additionally\, he has introduced novel methodologies for sampling ultrafast laser light fields and measuring electronic response delays in neutral matter. \nHis research group has also achieved a major milestone in ultrafast quantum optics by demonstrating amplitude-squeezed quantum light\, which he has applied to developing highly secure\, high-speed quantum communication technologies. \nEarly in his career\, Dr. Hassan developed the light field synthesizer\, which enabled the generation of the first optical attosecond pulse—the shortest light pulse ever recorded\, earning recognition in the Guinness World Records. Using this breakthrough technology\, he measured the time it takes for an electron to respond and move\, providing unprecedented insight into ultrafast electron dynamics. He also utilized synthesized waveforms to generate extreme ultraviolet radiation from solids\, offering a new temporal perspective on high harmonic generation and electron behavior in condensed matter. \nDuring his postdoctoral tenure at Caltech\, Dr. Hassan optimized ultrafast optical gating techniques to generate electron pulses\, achieving the shortest electron pulse in an electron microscope. He also contributed to the first imaging of nanoparticle motion in a liquid state using ultrafast electron microscopy. His early breakthroughs were published in leading scientific journals. \nDr. Hassan’s contributions have earned him numerous prestigious honors\, including the International Max Planck Fellowship (2009)\, the Air Force Young Investigator Award (YIP\, 2019)\, and major research grants from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation (2018) and the W. M. Keck Foundation (2019). In 2022\, he received both the Inaugural AFOSR Director’s Research Initiative (DRI) Award and the Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority-Serving Institutions (HBCUs/MSIs) Award for his institution.
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/photonics-initiative-seminar-mohammed-hassan/
LOCATION:ASRC Auditorium\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Photonics
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