IEEE Montreal Section

THz waves are sandwiched between micro and optical waves with frequencies in the order from 300 GHz up to 10 THz. In this part of the spectrum, technological development remains less advanced compared to optics and microwaves. Electronic devices exhibit cut-off frequencies in the lower THz range, while the energy of THz waves at these... Read more →

Sensitive laboratory equipment — including high-speed RF systems and optical devices — is highly vulnerable to seemingly minor incidents such as electrostatic discharge (ESD), the use of damaged RF cables, and dust. Even small handling mistakes can lead to costly repairs or replacements, creating a significant financial burden. To address these critical issues, the INRS... Read more →

Towards realistic quantum networks with room-temperature systems and laser-trapped atoms in optical cavities Abstract: The development of quantum networks promises transformative advances in communication, computation, and sensing, with applications such as quantum-secured communication and blind quantum computing. A central challenge is the distribution of entanglement over long distances, typically requiring quantum repeaters. In this talk,... Read more →

Abstract: The undepleted pump approximation is typically valid for squeezed light generation in microring resonators with a third-order nonlinearity, such as silicon nitride (SiN), because the process is not efficient enough to significantly deplete the pump. However, recent work on second-order nonlinear processes in indium gallium phosphide (InGaP) microrings has demonstrated high conversion efficiency of... Read more →

Robowars is the first official robot-sumo tournament in North America recognized by the FSI - AJRST (All Japan Robot-Sumo Tournament). The competition pits sumo-bots against one another to see who can push their competitor out of the ring first. Participants are tasked with building a sumo robot capable of being active-reactive in the ring and... Read more →

Abstract : This talk provides an in-depth exploration into resource management within 6G wireless networks, focusing on the vision, key performance indicators (KPIs), key enabling techniques (KETs), and the diverse array of services characteristic of these advanced networks. The distinct challenges inherent in 6G's resource management call for a pivotal shift towards artificial intelligence (AI)... Read more →

This talk provides an in-depth exploration into resource management within 6G wireless networks, focusing on the vision, key performance indicators (KPIs), key enabling techniques (KETs), and the diverse array of services characteristic of these advanced networks. The distinct challenges inherent in 6G's resource management call for a pivotal shift towards artificial intelligence (AI) and machine... Read more →

This networking event will be a unique chance for Optica, SPIE, and IEEE Photonics Society student members from across Canada and beyond to connect, share ideas, and build professional relationships in a relaxed and welcoming environment. The event will feature an icebreaker quantum-themed quiz, with teams of four or five students of different chapters to... Read more →

Speaker: Michelle Kunimoto Subject: An Exploration of Planets and Potential Planets Abstract: Michelle will talk about her work at the UBC Physics Department exploring the universe and identifying 3000 planets. Her research areas are Exoplanet detection, Exoplanet characterization, Exoplanet demographics and occurrence rates, and Astrostatistics. This is part of the TALK series organized by Carl... Read more →

With the advent of smart products, we are surrounded by wireless devices communicating via different technologies, like Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, LTE, 5G, etc. When designing such products, it is important to test their performance inside different indoor and outdoor environments, for both coverage and interference. WinProp offers highly accurate and fast propagation models for almost every... Read more →