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Résumé: Pésentation de Mathias Pont dans le domaine de la photonique quantique. Il va présenter son parcours académique et professionnel, ainsi que ses récents travaux en R&D dans les matériaux et photonique intégrée pour le quantique. [] Mathias Pont (PhD, Quandela SAS) Co-sponsored by: ETS Optica Student Chapter. Speaker(s): Mathias Pont, PhD Agenda: 8h40 - 10h00 : technical presentation Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/445428

[] IEEE Montreal Section 2024 Banquet & Annual General Meeting This annual event is an opportunity to network with colleagues, celebrate member achievements with our awards ceremony. DATE: Friday, November 22, 2024 from 06:00 PM to 10:00 PM WHERE: - Please note that some pictures will be taken during the event. By registering to this event, you consent to the use of your portrait, picture or photograph taken during the event by IEEE Montreal in promotional material, including printed and electronic material as well as the IEEE Montreal section website. REGISTRATION: Please register early (click the button on this page). There is a maximum capacity of 140 people, menu selection is required at the time of registration. The venue needs the menus to be provided 7 days in advance. Please note that the price listed for each category is per person. Guests have to pay for their ticket at the specified rate. Please use your membership number for your guest in order to register at the specified rate. TRANSPORTATION: Two buses will be available for round-trip transportation to the event. If you would like to use the bus service, please respond with "Yes" to the additional question. (Departure: 04:30 PM from 1445 rue Guy, Montreal) Agenda: - AGM: 18h00-18h30 - Cocktail reception: 18h00-19h00 - Dinner: 19h00-19h50 - Welcome and opening: 19h50-20h00 - Talk (TBD): 20h00-20h20 - Awards Ceremony : 20h20 - 21h00 - Talk (Gold medal winner): 21h00-21h10 - Closing remarks + prizes: 21h10 - 21h30 Bldg: Golf Le Royal, 400 ch. Compton, Bromont, Quebec, Canada, J2L 1E9

Call For Papers: The 10th International Conference on IoT as a Service, sponsored by EAI Research (European Alliance for Innovation) and in collaboration with IEEE Young Professionals Montreal is being organized in Wuhan - China. Topics of interest are as follows: Scope: 1. Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything (C-V2X) 2. Industrial IoT 3. 6G & Satellite Internet 4. Marine IoT 5. Artificial Intelligence for AIoT 6. Security and Privacy for Smart IoT 7. Intelligent Sensing Technology 8. CV & NLP For complete author guideline and paper submission, please visit the conference page at: https://iotaas.eai-conferences.org/2024/submission/ Speaker(s): Qian Zhang, Shanzhi Chen Wuhan, Hubei, China

Transmission Line Asset Management: A presentation from the CIGRE 2024 Paris conference. Speaker: Dr. Janos Toth Speaker(s): Dr. Janos Toth Agenda: Registration is optional, but we want to know who to expect. 10:00 AM P.D.T. Suggest you log in at 9:45 AM (12:45 PM Montreal) to check connection and say hello. All IEEE members are welcome, especially those Life Members that don't have a local Affinity Group. There will be no TALK in December. We are looking for speakers for 2025, contact Carl Zanon if interested. 9:45 AM Zoom opens 10:00 AM Eulogy for Terry Branch 10:05 AM Welcome and speaker introduction 10:10 AM Speaker Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/445713

Detection of zeptojoule terahertz pulses for 6G technologies. Abstract: We review efforts made at the Ultrafast Terahertz Lab at the University of Ottawa under the supervision of Prof. Jean-Michel Ménard and Dr. Angela Gamouras (NRC) towards demonstrating a high-sensitivity room-temperature detection scheme for terahertz (THz) radiation. This approach is based on nonlinear optical frequency conversion of THz to near-infrared (NIR) frequency. The upconverted NIR photons are spectrally resolved using a monochromator and detected using a commercial single-photon detector sensitive in the NIR. We detect THz pulses with energies as low as 1.4 zJ (10-21 J) which corresponds to 1.5 photons per pulse at a frequency of 2 THz when averaged over only 50,000 pulses. The development of such high-sensitivity detection schemes will pave the way towards room-temperature THz single-photon detection, THz quantum technologies and wireless communications. We explore the THz band as a possible solution to meet the ever-growing demand of high data transfer rates for sixth and next generation (6G) wireless communications. At these frequencies, one of the disadvantages is strong absorption due to water vapour. However, we have identified seven bands with high spectral transmission between 1 THz and 3 THz under normal atmospheric conditions. We classify these bands into three categories based on the THz propagation distance for different applications: 1. Short, 2. Mid and 3. Long-range communications. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Détection d'impulsions térahertz zeptojoules pour les technologies 6G. Résumé : Nous passons en revue les efforts déployés au laboratoire Ultrafast Terahertz de l'Université d'Ottawa sous la supervision du professeur Jean-Michel Ménard et de la Dre Angela Gamouras (CNRC) pour démontrer un système de détection à haute sensibilité à température ambiante pour le térahertz (THz). Cette approche est basée sur la conversion de fréquence optique non linéaire du THz en fréquence proche infrarouge (NIR). Les photons NIR convertis sont résolus spectralement à l'aide d'un monochromateur et détectés à l'aide d'un détecteur commercial à photon unique sensible dans le NIR. Nous détectons des impulsions THz avec des énergies aussi faibles que 1,4zJ (10-21 J), ce qui correspond à 1,5 photons par impulsion à une fréquence de 2 THz en moyenne sur seulement 50 000 impulsions. Le développement de tels systèmes de détection à haute sensibilité ouvrira la voie à la détection de photons uniques THz à température ambiante, aux technologies quantiques THz et aux communications sans fil. Nous explorons la bande THz comme solution possible pour répondre à la demande toujours croissante de débits de transfert de données élevés pour les communications sans fil de sixième et prochaine génération (6G). A ces fréquences, un des inconvénients est la forte absorption due à la vapeur d'eau. Cependant, nous avons identifié sept bandes à transmission spectrale élevée entre 1 THz et 3 THz dans des conditions atmosphériques normales. Nous classons ces bandes en trois catégories en fonction de la distance de propagation THz pour différentes applications : 1. Communications courtes, 2. Moyennes et 3. Communications longue portée. Eeswar Kumar Yalavarthi Aswin Vishnu Radhan About / A propos The High Throughput and Secure Networks (HTSN) Challenge program is hosting regular virtual seminar series to promote scientific information sharing, discussions, and interactions between researchers. https://nrc.canada.ca/en/research-development/research-collaboration/programs/high-throughput-secure-networks-challenge-program Le programme Réseaux Sécurisés à Haut Débit (RSHD) organise régulièrement des séries de séminaires virtuels pour promouvoir le partage d’informations scientifiques, les discussions et les interactions entre chercheurs. https://nrc.canada.ca/fr/recherche-developpement/recherche-collaboration/programmes/programme-defi-reseaux-securises-haut-debit Co-sponsored by: National Research Council, Canada. Optonique. Speaker(s): Eeswar Kumar Yalavarthi, Aswin Vishnu Radhan Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/444952

You are invited to attend the 8th Montreal Photonics Networking Event on Friday 29th November 2024. The Montreal Photonics Networking Event is an annual event that brings together students doing research in photonics, as well as the local industry and innovation ecosystem. The event features a poster competition with several prizes and various networking activities to foster professional development. The event’s mission is to bring together graduate students to (1) establish a way for students to discuss life as a photonics researcher, (2) enhance research synergies, and (3) connect with the industry for further career development. ----------------- Vous êtes invité·e·s à participer au 8e événement de réseautage en photonique de Montréal le vendredi 29 novembre 2024. Le Montreal Photonics Networking Event est un événement annuel qui rassemble les étudiant·e·s qui font de la recherche en photonique, ainsi que l'industrie locale et l'écosystème de l'innovation. L'événement comprend un concours d'affiches doté de plusieurs prix et diverses activités de réseautage visant à favoriser le développement professionnel. La mission de l'événement est de rassembler les étudiant·e·s (1) permettre aux étudiant.e.s d'échange sur la vie de chercheur·e en photonique, (2) améliorer les synergies de recherche, et (3) rencontrer des représentant·e·s de l'industrie pour développer de nouvelles perspectives de carrière Co-sponsored by: ETS. STARACOM. INTRIQ. PRIMA. Fonex. PreFab. Numana. Ansys. Femtum. Optech. Aeponyx. Excelitas Technologies. Speaker(s): Helena van Mierlo Agenda: - 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Booth & poster set-up - 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM: Registration general attendees - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Poster session #1 dedicated to Dr. Andrea Rovere - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Networking & lunch - 1:00 PM - 1:10 PM: Welcome by Chair in conference room : M1010 - Pavillon Lassonde - 1:10 PM - 2:00 PM: Plenary speaker in conference room : M1010 - Pavillon Lassonde - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Student Speed-networking - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Poster session #2 - 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM: Free networking - 4:45 PM - 5:00 PM: Announcement of presentation competition winners and closing speech - 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Social networking Room: Atrium Lorne-M.-Trottier, Bldg: Pavillon Lassonde, 3e étage, 2700, Chemin de la Tour, Montréal, Quebec, Canada, H3T 1J4

The Montreal Photonics Networking Event is an annual event aimed at bringing together graduate students working in photonics in Quebec to establish new connections between them, as well as industrial representatives to further career development. The INRS Photonics Student Association (including the IEEE Photonics Society student chapter branch at INRS) will hold a booth at the event to connect our association with other student chapters in the Montreal area. We will do this by highlighting research happening at INRS EMT from our students and postdocs to potential collaborators and students from other institutions. Part of this includes promoting the activities held by the chapter branch and seeking out opportunities for future joint events at a city-wide level. Co-sponsored by: OPTICA-SPIE Student Chapter at INRS Bldg: Atrium Lorne-M.-Trottier, 2700 Chemin de la Tour, Bldg: Pavillon Lassonde, 3e étage, MONTRÉAL, Quebec, Canada, H3T 1J4

What does it take to develop a new satellite constellation from the initial idea to the point of getting the funding to build it? And how are funding decisions actually made and are we really aware of what drives our own decisions in life? Helena van Mierlo was the driving force behind a constellation of satellites for wildfire monitoring which is slated for launch in 2029. She brings us on a journey of the eight years she spent to turn this novel space-based wildfire monitoring service into a reality. Along the way you will be learning some interesting facts about wildfires, satellites and her own career path, but above all she will share with us her lessons learned about what it takes to get your idea financed. Co-sponsored by: ETS. STARACOM. INTRIQ. PRIMA. Fonex. PreFab. Numana. Ansys. Femtum. Optech. Aeponyx. Excelitas Technologies. Speaker(s): Helena van Mierlo Agenda: - 1:00 PM - 1:10 PM: Welcome by Chairs of the 8th Montreal Photonics Networking Event - 1:10 PM - 2:00 PM: Plenary speaker Room: M1010 , Bldg: Pavillon Lassonde, 1e étage, 2700, Chemin de la Tour, Montréal, Quebec, Canada, H3T 1J4

Wide bandgap semiconductor devices based on gallium nitride (GaN) offer myriads of advantages over traditional silicon (Si)-based devices for applications in power electronics. These advantages include higher voltage-handling capability with associated low conduction loss, as well as faster switching capabilities, allowing for reduced filtering components within converter topologies, thus leading to improved power density. Despite the many advantages of GaN devices, several challenges related to technological readiness level (TRL) and practical implementation have hindered their widespread adoption, particularly at high voltage. For these reasons, advanced characterization methods for GaN semiconductors are needed, so that these devices can realize their full performance entitlement. This talk will present a broad array of new characterization and modeling methodologies for future GaN diodes, MOSFETs, and novel Photoconductive Semiconductor Switches (PCSS). The presented work will include device physics simulations using finite element modeling techniques, which facilitate the design of new architectures of vertical GaN diodes that are capable of withstanding high voltages. Relative to conventional bevel-angle diodes, the proposed “hybrid edge termination” structure is much simpler, yet produces similar breakdown characteristics. It will be shown that the simulated designs can be used to fabricate and empirically characterize the static and dynamic performance of the 1.2 kV diodes. The empirically validated diode simulations inform and guide the design of high voltage GaN MOSFETs, leading to the development of scaling rules which can reasonably project the performance of future GaN devices up to 20 kV. To address potential forthcoming challenges related to Electromagnetic Interference (EMI), a novel GaN-based PCSS device is proposed and characterized. PCSS devices are optically triggered, thereby electrically decoupling the input and output ports of the device, allowing for EMI mitigation. A new “Cascaded Double Pulse Test” (C-DPT) is used to empirically characterize the dynamic performance of the PCSS device. The C-DPT consists of a low-voltage DPT, strategically positioned overtop of a high-voltage DPT. The low voltage DPT drives a UV LED, acting as the freewheeling diode to provide optical triggering to the PCSS device, which is implemented on the high-voltage DPT. This novel proof-of-concept circuit can inform the design of next-generation power converters utilizing PCSS devices. Finally, the dispersive effect of the parasitic components contained in high-frequency GaN-based circuits is evaluated. As the spectral content in GaN-based circuits is infringing on frequencies previously only observed in the RF domain, new characterization and modeling techniques are needed. This talk will demonstrate that the extended spectral content, orders of magnitude above the switching frequency, associated with GaN-based converters is causing the parasitic components of the circuit to exhibit frequency-dependence. Strategies to account for, and predict this behavior will be presented. The talk will conclude with applying learned lessons from wide bandgap semiconductors to develop a roadmap towards the design of ultra-wide bandgap devices, such as gallium oxide, or aluminum nitride. Speaker(s): Raghav Khanna, Room: EV3.309, Bldg: Engineering Building, Concordia University, 1515 St. Catherine W, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H3G1M8

The IEEE Power Electronics Society, Industry and Applications Society and Power Energy Society are inviting all interested IEEE members and prospective members to a webinar Evaluating High Voltage and High Frequency Capability of Future GaN-Based Diodes, MOSFETs, and Novel Photoconductive Switches By Dr. Raghav Khanna Co-sponsored by: IEEE Power Electronics Society, Industry and Applications Society, and Power and Energy Society Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/448920