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- We are expected to arrive at C2M at 12:45 pm. To ensure we all arrive at the same time, we will be leaving from the INRS parking lot at 11 am. - Please meet us at the parking lot behind INRS at 10:45 am. There we will organize seating for the carpooling and head out together. - For those who have a car: please note we will only be reimbursing gas for those who carpool (i.e. minimum 3 people in the car). - If you decide to go there on your own, it is your responsibility to make sure you arrive on time, otherwise you will not be able to join the visit/ tour at C2MI. - You will need to bring a clean pair of shoes/ indoor shoes, as requested by C2MI. Co-sponsored by: OPTICA-SPIE Student Chapter at INRS Centre de Collaboration MiQro Innovation (C2MI), 45 Bd de l'Aéroport, Bromont, Quebec, Canada, J2L 1S8

Montréal Quantum Photonics Seminar Series Abstract: When a pulse of light traverses a material, it incurs a time delay referred to as the group delay. Should the group delay experienced by photons be attributed to the time they spend as atomic excitations? However reasonable this connection may seem, it appears problematic when the frequency of the light is close to the atomic resonance, as the group delay becomes negative in this regime. To address this question, I used the cross-Kerr effect to probe the degree of atomic excitation caused by a resonant transmitted photon by measuring the phase shift on a separate beam that is weak and off-resonant. These results, over a range of pulse durations and optical depths, are consistent with the recent theoretical prediction that the mean atomic excitation time caused by a transmitted photon (as measured via the time integral of the observed phase shift) equals the group delay experienced by the light. Specifically, I measured mean atomic excitation times ranging from (−0.82 ±0.31)τ0 for the most narrowband pulse to (0.54 ±0.28)τ0 for the most broadband pulse. I report these times normalized to the non-post-selected excitation time τ0, which is equal to the scattering (absorption) probability multiplied by the atomic lifetime τsp. These results suggest that negative values taken by times such as the group delay have more physical significance than has generally been appreciated. Bio: Daniela Angulo is a physicist from Colombia who recently completed her PhD at the University of Toronto, focusing on experimental light-matter interaction. Under the supervision of Aephraim Steinberg, her research explored the behavior of photons in atomic clouds using weak measurements. She is passionate about teaching and science communication. Outside the lab, she is an avid cyclist and musician. Local J-1035 Pavillon J. A. Bombardier, Polytechnique Montréal, Montréal, Quebec, Canada

This is a unique opportunity for IEEE student members to come together and learn from fellow officers the tools and experience to run an IEEE Student Branch. [] Agenda: AGENDA: - Benefits of Joining IEEE - Office Tools and Software for running a Student Branch (SB) - Scholarships for IEEE Volunteers - Funding Resources - Exchange resources and ideas with fellow SB leaders (Concordia, McGill, Polytechnique Montréal, etc.) Room: 6900, Bldg: INRS-Energie, 800 Rue De La Gauchetière O, Sixth Floor, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

You are invited to an important event – an opportunity to apply for IEEE Senior Member grade! All IEEE members who meet the qualifications below are encouraged to attend and meet with Senior Members, Fellows, and Honorary Members. Bring your application, obtain Senior Member references and learn more about what Senior membership means. Refreshments are complimentary. Do you qualify as a Senior Member? 1) Candidates shall be an engineer, scientist, educator, technical executive, or originator in IEEE-designated fields (Bylaw 1-104.11) 2) Candidates shall have been in professional practice for at least ten years (see full qualifications) 3) Candidates shall have shown “significant performance” over a period of at least five of those years in professional practice. For all information and the application form https://www.ieee.org/membership/senior/senior-requirements.html Please bring to the event four copies of both your completed application form and your detailed resume or CV, complete with full details and a strict timeline of dates. Speaker(s): , Matt Posner Agenda: 17:30-17:55: Welcome & refreshments / Accueil et rafraichissements 17:55-18:00: Inauguration of the IEEE Photonics Society Chapter of the IEEE INRS Student Branch. 18:00-18:45: Opening remarks and panel discussion 18:45-19:30: Free networking / Réseautage libre Room: Room 6900 (6th floor), INRS-Energie, 800 Rue De La Gauchetière O, Montréal, Quebec, Canada, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/444632

This two-hour workshop will present open-source robotics platform, Lily∞Bot, including hardware, software and electronics. These robots are designed accessible, inclusive and flexible to grow with the user from novice to expert. This is accomplished with extensive online learning resources, battery modules, and controller modules for platforms such as Micro:Bit, Circuit Playground Express, Arduino, and Raspberry Pi Pico W. There will also be a discussion of how an open-source robot may be used to meet some of requirements of the IEEE Standard for Networked Smart Learning Objects for Online Laboratories. This is an interactive workshop with a hands-on component using a physical robot for in person participants. Finally, the workshop will end with a survey or brainstorming session on how participants could use the Lily∞Bot to meet their engineering education goals and/or the IEEE Standard for Networked Smart Learning Objects for Online Laboratories (IEEE Std 1876™-2019). Speaker(s): Hamadou, Luis Felipe, Carlotta Agenda: 8:00 AM – 8:10 AM Welcome and Introduction and Brief presentation of the IEEE Virtual Graduate Study Consortium Initiative (Prof. Hamadou Saliah-Hassane) 8:10 AM – 8:20 AM IEEE Education Society Standards Developments (Dr. Luis Felipe Zapata Rivera) 8:20 AM – 10:20 AM Practical activity Robotics for the Streets (Dr. Carlotta Berry) Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/442085

Abstract: This talk will cover the research on the fabrication and application of novel polymer fibres in my lab. Applying the fibre drawing technique to unusual materials or combinations of materials opens up a range of new applications. Examples that will be discussed include drawing arrays of metal filaments in a dielectric to make metamaterials and drawing very low Young’s modulus polymers for wearable sensors. [] Simon Fleming University of Sydney, Australia Co-sponsored by: Co-sponsored by National Research Council, Canada. Optonique. Speaker(s): Simon Fleming Pavillon J. Armand Bombardier, J-2074, Polytechnique Montréal, Montréal, Quebec, Canada

Co-sponsored by: IEEE Photonics Society. Optica. Optonique. COPL. McGill Univeristy. Université Laval. Ansys. Montréal, Quebec, Canada

Now-a-days antennas have become an integral and important part of almost any wireless communication system. In the field of antenna engineering, theoretical analysis is of paramount importance in understanding the basics of the antenna radiation characteristics. While the basic concept of antennas is well known, closed form, exact analytical solutions to many antenna problems are not practical and impossible in many cases. Advances in electromagnetic (EM) simulations have significantly impacted the antenna design process by providing exact solutions by solving Maxwell’s equations using numerical methods. It is a common practice now in academia and industry to use various commercially available EM simulation tools for antenna design process. In this talk, we will introduce basics of antenna modeling and simulation process with pros and cons of various numerical methods, such as Method of Moments (MoM), Multilevel Fast Multipole Method (MLFMM), Finite Element Method (FEM), Finite Difference Time Domain (FDTD), Physical Optics (PO), Ray Lunching Geometrical Optics (RL-GO), and Uniform Theory of Diffraction (UTD). We will then discuss modeling and simulation of various antenna types, starting from simple configurations such as dipoles and loops and eventually leading to more complicated and practical designs such as microstrip patches and high-gain reflector antennas. This webinar will be followed by a second webinar on December 9th (2PM Eastern) with live demonstrations of Feko for antenna simulations by Mr. Gopi Gampala, Senior Member IEEE, Manager Global Technical Team, Altair. Mr. Gampala will introduce Altair Feko user interface (CADFEKO and POSTFEKO) followed by live demo of the Feko to show case simulation of different antennas and application of various solver technologies explained in Webinar on Nov 19th. Register for this live demo session at https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/445102 Speaker(s): Dr. C.J. Reddy, Gopinath Gampala Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/444953

L’utilisation des ondes électromagnétiques, plus spécifiquement dans le régime des radiofréquences et des micro-ondes, est au cœur de l’exploitation moderne des plateformes orbitales et autres engins spatiaux. Celles-ci nous permettent de communiquer sur de grandes distances, de surveiller et étudier notre environnement, ou encore d’explorer les mondes lointains de notre système solaire. L’Agence Spatiale Canadienne assure le leadership de la présence du Canada dans l’espace. Que ce soit dans le domaine de l’utilisation de l’espace pour des applications terrestres, ou pour l’exploration de la Lune ou Mars, l’agence assure le développement de l’architecture des missions spatiales et supervise le développement technologique nécessaire à leur réalisation. Dans cette présentation, je ferai le survol de quelques activités clefs de l’Agence Spatiale Canadienne pour lesquelles l’exploitation des micro-ondes et des radiofréquences occupent une place prépondérante. En chemin, je ferai l’exposition du type de travail et de défis auxquels les ingénieur(e)s de l’Agence font face au quotidien, et dans quel type de milieu ils/elles évoluent. La présentation sera bilingue. Speaker(s): Dr. Étienne Boulais Room: M-2110, Bldg: Pavillon Lassonde, M-2110, 2500 Chem. de Polytechnique, Montréal, Quebec, Canada, H3T 1J4

Choosing a career in electromagnetics and RF design opens up a world of exciting opportunities and innovations. In this presentation you will discover some compelling reasons to aim for a career in this rapidly evolving dynamic field. Speaker(s): Pierre Olivier Room: M-2110, Bldg: Pavillon Lassonde, M-2110, 2500 Chem. de Polytechnique, Montréal, Quebec, Canada, H3T 1J4