BANGOR UNIVERSITY AND CARDIFF UNIVERSITYBANGOR UNIVERSITY AND CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

SECOND CALL FOR PAPERS AND CONFERENCE DETAILSSECOND CALL FOR PAPERS AND CONFERENCE DETAILS

SEMICONDUCTOR AND INTEGRATED OPTO-ELECTRONICS SEMICONDUCTOR AND INTEGRATED OPTO-ELECTRONICS CONFERENCECONFERENCE

Final Call for Papers Final Call for Papers

SIOE 2010SIOE 2010

29-31 March 2010 29-31 March 2010Cardiff University, Cardiff, Wales, UKCardiff University, Cardiff, Wales, UK

ObjectiveObjective

The conference aims to provide an informal atmosphere for the discussion of research in semiconductor opto-The conference aims to provide an informal atmosphere for the discussion of research in semiconductor opto-electronics. To preserve the informality of the meeting, attendance will be limited to about 100. electronics. To preserve the informality of the meeting, attendance will be limited to about 100. ContributionContributions will be sought in the form of oral papers (15 minutes including discussion) and poster papers. s will be sought in the form of oral papers (15 minutes including discussion) and poster papers. Abstracts (1A4 page in a form suitable for direct reproduction) should be sent no later thanAbstracts (1A4 page in a form suitable for direct reproduction) should be sent no later than 1 February 2010 1 February 2010 to: to: Professor K Alan Shore, School of Electronic Engineering, Bangor University, BANGOR, LL57 1UT, Wales, Professor K Alan Shore, School of Electronic Engineering, Bangor University, BANGOR, LL57 1UT, Wales, UK. Fax: +44 (0) 1248 361429; Tel: + 44 (0) 1248 382618; E-mail: K.A.shore@bangor.ac.ukUK. Fax: +44 (0) 1248 361429; Tel: + 44 (0) 1248 382618; E-mail: K.A.shore@bangor.ac.uk

Contributions are invited on the following indicative topicsContributions are invited on the following indicative topics ::1.  Growth and fabrication including quantum well/ wire/dash and dot materials and devices.1.  Growth and fabrication including quantum well/ wire/dash and dot materials and devices.

2.  Mid-infra-red semiconductor opto-electronics.2.  Mid-infra-red semiconductor opto-electronics.

3.  Micro-cavity and photonic bandgap effects in semiconductor optoelectronic devices.  3.  Micro-cavity and photonic bandgap effects in semiconductor optoelectronic devices. 

4. Semiconductor lasers and optical sources 4. Semiconductor lasers and optical sources includingincluding organic LEDS and lasers organic LEDS and lasers

5. Semiconductor-based THz sources , sensors and detectors5. Semiconductor-based THz sources , sensors and detectors

6.  Theory and numerical simulations of semiconductor optoelectronic devices 6.  Theory and numerical simulations of semiconductor optoelectronic devices

7.  Optical detectors, modulators amplifiers and switches .7.  Optical detectors, modulators amplifiers and switches .

9.  All-optical and opto-electronic integrated circuits.9.  All-optical and opto-electronic integrated circuits.

10. Semiconductor spintronics.10. Semiconductor spintronics.

Deadline for Abstracts : 1 February 2010Deadline for Abstracts : 1 February 2010Deadline for conference hotel accommodation : 26 February 2010Deadline for conference hotel accommodation : 26 February 2010

Deadline for Conference Registration: 12 March 2010Deadline for Conference Registration: 12 March 2010

Conference InformationConference InformationVenueVenue: Redwood Building, King Edward VII Avenue, Cardiff, and Aberdare Hall, Corbett Road, Cardiff. Cardiff is well situated with excellent rail, road and air links to all parts of the UK. The Redwood Building is opposite Aberdare Hall across the road.: Redwood Building, King Edward VII Avenue, Cardiff, and Aberdare Hall, Corbett Road, Cardiff. Cardiff is well situated with excellent rail, road and air links to all parts of the UK. The Redwood Building is opposite Aberdare Hall across the road.

Conference feesConference fees: The full conference fee (£175) includes all meals, light refreshments, the conference dinner and a wine reception. To obtain the student registration rate (£120), student registration forms must be signed by their supervisor. There is no VAT on conference fees. NB: No : The full conference fee (£175) includes all meals, light refreshments, the conference dinner and a wine reception. To obtain the student registration rate (£120), student registration forms must be signed by their supervisor. There is no VAT on conference fees. NB: No

payments can be refunded for cancellations received after 21 March 2007.payments can be refunded for cancellations received after 21 March 2007.Accommodation: Accommodation: Accommodation will be available in the Big Sleep Hotel which is situated in the City centre and is approximately a twenty to twenty five minute walk to and from the venue. The cost of a double en-suite room will be £50.00 per night and includes a continental Accommodation will be available in the Big Sleep Hotel which is situated in the City centre and is approximately a twenty to twenty five minute walk to and from the venue. The cost of a double en-suite room will be £50.00 per night and includes a continental

breakfast. Twin rooms will also be available for those wishing to share and the cost will be £50.00 per room, per night including a continental breakfast. In order for a reservation to be made on your behalf, you must supply us with a credit card breakfast. Twin rooms will also be available for those wishing to share and the cost will be £50.00 per room, per night including a continental breakfast. In order for a reservation to be made on your behalf, you must supply us with a credit card number. Each delegate will be responsible for settling their hotel bill directly with the hotel when checking out. number. Each delegate will be responsible for settling their hotel bill directly with the hotel when checking out.

Important:Important: We must receive your room reservation before 9 March 2007 or a room cannot be guaranteed. We must receive your room reservation before 9 March 2007 or a room cannot be guaranteed.Conference Dinner: Conference Dinner: A conference dinner will be held on the evening of Tuesday 3 April 2007. A conference dinner will be held on the evening of Tuesday 3 April 2007.

Parking: Parking: There is, limited, on-street parkingThere is, limited, on-street parking available outside the Redwood Building and you will have to purchase special parking vouchers. Delegates who are staying in a local hotel may leave their car in the hotel car park. A map containing the location of venue will be sent with available outside the Redwood Building and you will have to purchase special parking vouchers. Delegates who are staying in a local hotel may leave their car in the hotel car park. A map containing the location of venue will be sent with joining instructions to all those who register. joining instructions to all those who register.

Working LanguageWorking Language: The working language of the conference will be English which will be used for all printed material, presentations and discussions.: The working language of the conference will be English which will be used for all printed material, presentations and discussions.Ben Thomas PrizeBen Thomas Prize: A prize to the value of £100 will be awarded for the best poster presentation made by a student at SIOE '07. If you wish to be considered for this prize please notify a member of the conference secretariat or attach a note to your registration form.: A prize to the value of £100 will be awarded for the best poster presentation made by a student at SIOE '07. If you wish to be considered for this prize please notify a member of the conference secretariat or attach a note to your registration form.

IEE Proc. Opto-electronicsIEE Proc. Opto-electronics: Details of arrangements for submitting papers to a focussed issue of the IEE Proc. will be made available at the Conference. : Details of arrangements for submitting papers to a focussed issue of the IEE Proc. will be made available at the Conference. For further information:For further information: If you require further details about the conference arrangements or would like assistance with accommodation, please contact Yvonne Scutt-Jones, e-mail: If you require further details about the conference arrangements or would like assistance with accommodation, please contact Yvonne Scutt-Jones, e-mail: yvonne@informatics.bangor.ac.uk; tel: +44 (0)1248 382686; ; tel: +44 (0)1248 382686;

fax +44 (0)1248 361429 fax +44 (0)1248 361429 To register: To register: Complete the attached registration form and return to Complete the attached registration form and return to MrsMrs Yvonne Scutt-Jones, University of Wales, Bangor, School of Electronic Engineering & Computer Science, Dean Street, Bangor, LL57 1UT, Wales, UK. Yvonne Scutt-Jones, University of Wales, Bangor, School of Electronic Engineering & Computer Science, Dean Street, Bangor, LL57 1UT, Wales, UK. Conference fee payments may be made by cheque sent Conference fee payments may be made by cheque sent

with the registration form or by cash or traveller's cheque at the conference registration desk, which will be situated in the Aberdare Hall. Cheques should be made payable to University of Wales, Bangor and marked "for SIOE". with the registration form or by cash or traveller's cheque at the conference registration desk, which will be situated in the Aberdare Hall. Cheques should be made payable to University of Wales, Bangor and marked "for SIOE". Payments from Payments from overseas should be made free of all bank charges and commissions, either by cheque in £ Sterling drawn on a UK bank, or by cash or travellers cheques in pounds sterling, at the time of registration.overseas should be made free of all bank charges and commissions, either by cheque in £ Sterling drawn on a UK bank, or by cash or travellers cheques in pounds sterling, at the time of registration.

NB. Deadline for registration is 16 March 2007 unless accommodation is requiredNB. Deadline for registration is 16 March 2007 unless accommodation is requiredDeadline for conference hotel accommodation is 9 March 2007Deadline for conference hotel accommodation is 9 March 2007

To register for the conference complete the form below and send it to To register for the conference complete the form below and send it to MrsMrs Yvonne Scutt-Jones, School of Electronic Engineering & Computer Science, University of Wales, Bangor, Dean Street, Bangor, LL57 1UT,Wales, UK.Yvonne Scutt-Jones, School of Electronic Engineering & Computer Science, University of Wales, Bangor, Dean Street, Bangor, LL57 1UT,Wales, UK.REGISTRATION FORMREGISTRATION FORM

SIOE ‘07SIOE ‘07Deadline for Registration: 16 March 2007 unless accommodation is requiredDeadline for Registration: 16 March 2007 unless accommodation is required

Accommodation deadline: 9 March 2007Accommodation deadline: 9 March 2007Title: _____________Title: _____________ Name: _______________________________________________________________Name: _______________________________________________________________

Address: ________________________________________________________________________________Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Postcode: _____________________Postcode: _____________________

Tel : ____________________________________Fax: ___________________________________________Tel : ____________________________________Fax: ___________________________________________E-Mail Address if applicable: ___________________________________________________E-Mail Address if applicable: ___________________________________________________

Title of paper if applicable: _________________________________________________________________Title of paper if applicable: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Student’s supervisor to sign here .........................................................................Student’s supervisor to sign here .........................................................................Please tick appropriate box:Please tick appropriate box: q Full conference fee only - £175 q Student fee - £120q Full conference fee only - £175 q Student fee - £120

Please indicate method of payment:Please indicate method of payment:Remittance is enclosed Remittance is enclosed q I will pay by travellers cheque or cash at registration deskq I will pay by travellers cheque or cash at registration desk

Credit/Debit Card: Type ____________ Card Number: ______________________ Expiry date: __________Credit/Debit Card: Type ____________ Card Number: ______________________ Expiry date: __________ (Mastercard, Visa or Switch)(Mastercard, Visa or Switch) Issue Number Issue Number (Switch only)(Switch only): ____________: ____________

Invoice (If different from above, please provide invoice details below)Invoice (If different from above, please provide invoice details below)______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

NB All Cheques should be made payable to University of Wales, Bangor ( marked ‘for SIOE’ ) and should be in pounds sterling (£).NB All Cheques should be made payable to University of Wales, Bangor ( marked ‘for SIOE’ ) and should be in pounds sterling (£).Please state any special provisions needed eg dietary, disability etc _________________________________Please state any special provisions needed eg dietary, disability etc _________________________________

AccommodationAccommodationIf you require accommodation at The Big Sleep Hotel please circle the room type required and fill in the relevant dates and credit card details:If you require accommodation at The Big Sleep Hotel please circle the room type required and fill in the relevant dates and credit card details:

Room Type: Room Type: q q Single q Twin q DoubleSingle q Twin q DoubleDates: Dates: Arrive: ________________________Arrive: ________________________ Depart:________________________Depart:________________________

Credit/Debit CardCredit/Debit Card: : Type ______________ Type ______________ Card Number: _______________________________ Card Number: _______________________________ Expiry date: __________Expiry date: __________

(Mastercard, Visa or Switch)(Mastercard, Visa or Switch) Issue Number Issue Number (Switch only)(Switch only): _____________________: _____________________Receipt required:Receipt required: Yes Yes No No

Conference InformationConference InformationVenueVenue: Redwood Building, King Edward VII Avenue, Cardiff, and Aberdare Hall, Corbett Road, Cardiff. Cardiff : Redwood Building, King Edward VII Avenue, Cardiff, and Aberdare Hall, Corbett Road, Cardiff. Cardiff is well situated with excellent rail, road and air links to all parts of the UK. The Redwood Building is opposite is well situated with excellent rail, road and air links to all parts of the UK. The Redwood Building is opposite Aberdare Hall across the road.Aberdare Hall across the road. Conference feesConference fees: The full conference fee : The full conference fee (£200)(£200) includes all meals, light refreshments, the conference dinner and a includes all meals, light refreshments, the conference dinner and a wine reception. To obtain the student registration rate wine reception. To obtain the student registration rate (£150),(£150), student registration forms must be signed by their student registration forms must be signed by their supervisor. There is no VAT on conference fees. NB: No payments can be refunded for cancellations received after supervisor. There is no VAT on conference fees. NB: No payments can be refunded for cancellations received after 17 March 2010.17 March 2010.

Accommodation: Accommodation: Attendees are free to make individual arrangements with hotels and other accomodation available in Cardiff. Attendees are free to make individual arrangements with hotels and other accomodation available in Cardiff. SIOE will reserve a block of rooms at the Big Sleep Hotel which is situated in the City centre and is approximately a SIOE will reserve a block of rooms at the Big Sleep Hotel which is situated in the City centre and is approximately a twenty to twenty five minute walk to and from the venue. The cost of a double en-suite room will twenty to twenty five minute walk to and from the venue. The cost of a double en-suite room will be approximately £60 per night and includes a continental breakfast. Twin rooms will also be available for those wishing to share and the cost night and includes a continental breakfast. Twin rooms will also be available for those wishing to share and the cost will be approximately will be approximately £60 per room, per night including a continental breakfast. per night including a continental breakfast.

In order for a reservation to be made on your behalf, you must supply us with a credit card numberIn order for a reservation to be made on your behalf, you must supply us with a credit card number. . EachEach delegate will be delegate will be responsible for settling their hotel bill directly with the hotel when checking out. responsible for settling their hotel bill directly with the hotel when checking out.

Important:Important: We must receive your room reservation We must receive your room reservation before 26 February 2010before 26 February 2010 or a room cannot be guaranteed. or a room cannot be guaranteed.

It is expected that a special issue of IET Proc. Optoelectronics will be related to SIOE’10. Further details will be available at the meeting.

Conference Dinner: Conference Dinner: A conference dinner will be held on the evening of Tuesday 30 March 2010. A conference dinner will be held on the evening of Tuesday 30 March 2010.

Parking: Parking: There is, limited, on-street parkingThere is, limited, on-street parking available outside the Redwood Building and you will have to purchase available outside the Redwood Building and you will have to purchase special parking vouchers. Delegates who are staying in a local hotel may leave their car in the hotel car park. A special parking vouchers. Delegates who are staying in a local hotel may leave their car in the hotel car park. A map containing the location of venue will be sent with joining instructions to all those who register. map containing the location of venue will be sent with joining instructions to all those who register.

Working LanguageWorking Language: The working language of the conference will be English which will be used for all printed : The working language of the conference will be English which will be used for all printed material, presentations and discussions.material, presentations and discussions.

For further information:For further information: If you require further details about the conference arrangements or would like assistance If you require further details about the conference arrangements or would like assistance with accommodation, please contact Julie Boulton-Owen, tel: +44 (0)1248 382683; fax +44 (0)1248 361429; email: with accommodation, please contact Julie Boulton-Owen, tel: +44 (0)1248 382683; fax +44 (0)1248 361429; email: j.a.boulton@bangor.ac.ukj.a.boulton@bangor.ac.uk

To register: To register: Complete the attached registration form and return to Complete the attached registration form and return to MrsMrs Julie Boulton-Owen, Bangor University,Julie Boulton-Owen, Bangor University,School of Electronic Engineering, Dean Street, Bangor, LL57 1UT, Wales, UK. School of Electronic Engineering, Dean Street, Bangor, LL57 1UT, Wales, UK. Conference fee payments should preferably be made by credit card. Such payments will be processed by Mrs Boulton-Owen. Conference fee payments should preferably be made by credit card. Such payments will be processed by Mrs Boulton-Owen. SIOE will also accept payment by cheque sent with the registration form or by cash or traveller's cheque at SIOE will also accept payment by cheque sent with the registration form or by cash or traveller's cheque at the conference registration desk, which will be situated in the Aberdare Hall. Cheques should be made payable to the conference registration desk, which will be situated in the Aberdare Hall. Cheques should be made payable to Bangor University and marked "for SIOE". Bangor University and marked "for SIOE". Payments from overseas should be made free of all bank charges and commissions, either by cheque in £ Payments from overseas should be made free of all bank charges and commissions, either by cheque in £ Sterling drawn on a UK bank, or by cash or travellers cheques in pounds sterling, at the time of Sterling drawn on a UK bank, or by cash or travellers cheques in pounds sterling, at the time of registration.registration.

NB. Deadline for registration is 12 March 2010 unless accommodation is requiredNB. Deadline for registration is 12 March 2010 unless accommodation is requiredDeadline for conference hotel accommodation is 26 February 2010Deadline for conference hotel accommodation is 26 February 2010

To register for the conference complete the form below and send it to To register for the conference complete the form below and send it to MrsMrs Julie Boulton-Owen, Julie Boulton-Owen, School of Electronic Engineering, Bangor University, Dean Street, Bangor, LL57 1UT,Wales, School of Electronic Engineering, Bangor University, Dean Street, Bangor, LL57 1UT,Wales, UK.UK.

REGISTRATION FORMREGISTRATION FORM

SIOE ‘10SIOE ‘10Deadline for Registration: 12 March 2010 unless accommodation is requiredDeadline for Registration: 12 March 2010 unless accommodation is required

Accommodation deadline: 26 February 2010Accommodation deadline: 26 February 2010

Title: _____________ Name_____________________________________________________________________Title: _____________ Name_____________________________________________________________________

Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________Postcode: ____________________________________________________________________________________Postcode: _____________________

Tel : ________________________________________Fax:____________________________________________Tel : ________________________________________Fax:____________________________________________

E-Mail Address if applicable: ____________________________________________________________________E-Mail Address if applicable: ____________________________________________________________________

Title of paper if applicable:______________________________________________________________________Title of paper if applicable:______________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Student’s supervisor to sign here ...................................................................................................................................Student’s supervisor to sign here ...................................................................................................................................

Please tick appropriate box: Please tick appropriate box: Full conference fee only - Full conference fee only - £200 £200 Student fee - Student fee - £150 £150

Please indicate method of payment:Please indicate method of payment:

Remittance is enclosed Remittance is enclosed I will pay by travellers cheque or cash at registration desk I will pay by travellers cheque or cash at registration desk

Credit/Debit Card: Type _______________ Card Number: _______________________Expiry date: _______Credit/Debit Card: Type _______________ Card Number: _______________________Expiry date: _______ (Mastercard, Visa or Switch)(Mastercard, Visa or Switch) Issue Number Issue Number (Switch only)(Switch only): __________________: __________________

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NB: All Cheques should be made payable to Bangor University (marked ‘for SIOE’) and be in pounds NB: All Cheques should be made payable to Bangor University (marked ‘for SIOE’) and be in pounds sterling (£).sterling (£).

Please state any special provisions needed eg dietary, disability etc ______________________________________Please state any special provisions needed eg dietary, disability etc ______________________________________

AccommodationAccommodationIf you require accommodation at The Big Sleep Hotel please tick the room type required and fill in the relevant If you require accommodation at The Big Sleep Hotel please tick the room type required and fill in the relevant dates and credit card details:dates and credit card details:

Room Type: Room Type: Single Single Twin Twin Double Double

Dates: Dates: Arrive: ___________________________________Arrive: ___________________________________ Depart:____________________________Depart:____________________________ ______________

Credit/Debit CardCredit/Debit Card: :

Type _________________ Card Number: _____________________________Expiry date: __________________Type _________________ Card Number: _____________________________Expiry date: __________________(Mastercard, Visa or Switch)(Mastercard, Visa or Switch) Issue Number Issue Number (Switch only)(Switch only): ____________: ____________

NB: No rooms will be reserved unless credit card details are suppliedNB: No rooms will be reserved unless credit card details are supplied