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Photonics BW: Training seminars
Photonics BW offers five training seminars for targeted further training in the field of applied optics and quantum technologies:
- Optical Systems: Design and Simulation (Seminar language: German)
- Advanced Lens Design (English)
- Illumination optics (German)
- Optical characterization of displays (German)
Optische Systeme: Design und Simulation (German)
- Focus: Applied imaging optics, in particular the design and calculation of optical systems.
- Target group: Engineers, physicists and technicians who want to improve their competence in the field of optics.
- Knowledge: Special OpticStudio knowledge is not necessary, basic knowledge of technical optics is helpful.
The next seminar takes place in Blaubeuren from March 10 - 13, 2027.
Advanced Lens Design (English)
- Main topic: Lens Design.
- Target Group: Engineers, physicists, technicians, project managers and scientists.
- Required Knowledge: Fundamental knowledge and first practical experience in optical design and the application of the software OpticStudio.
The next seminar takes place in Autumn 2027.
Beleuchtungsoptik: Entwicklung und Anwendung (German)
- Focus: Lighting Optics.
- Target group: Engineers, physicists and technicians who would like to gain further qualifications in the field of lighting optics.
- Knowledge: Basic knowledge of optics and lighting technology is required, but no expert knowledge.
Praktische Lichtmesstechnik und Optische Charakterisierung von Displays (German)
- Focus: Basics up to professional knowledge for the characterization of optical elements.
- Target group: Engineers, technicians, project managers, specialist buyers and scientists.
- Knowledge: Basic knowledge of optics is an advantage.
Quantum Sensing
- Focus: Overview of the state of the quantum technology ecosystem, quantum sensor technology.
- Target group: The event is aimed at all those who want to make use of the new possibilities of sensor technology.
- Knowledge: Previous knowledge of quantum mechanics is not required.
The next seminar takes place in Freiburg from November 26 - 27, 2026.
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