University of Latvia SPIE Student Chapter annual report (January, 2010)

The chapter was established in August 2004.

University of Latvia

Raina Blvd. 19 Riga, Latvia-1586

Advisor: Professor Janis Spigulis, director of Institute of Atomic Physics and Spectroscopy, janispi@latnet.lv

List of current Student Chapter members:

Nr.

Name Officers Expiration date of membership

Remarks

1 Jelena Aleksejeva 25 August 2010 New member 2 Ilze Aulika 31 March 2010 3 Mikhail Chubarov 19 March 2010 New member 4 Ilze Diebele 19 March 2010 New member 5 Vladislavs Duboviks 25 August 2010 New member 6 Ilja Fescenko 31 December 2010 7 Segejs Fomins 19 March 2010 New member 8 Lāsma Gailite 31 March 2010 9 Zanda Gavare 31 March 2010 10 Andrejs Gerbreders 25 August 2010 New member 11 Ugis Gertners 25 August 2010 New member 12 Andris Grabovskis 14 January 2011 13 Jurgis Grube Treasurer 15 January 2011 14 Gatis Ikaunieks 19 March 2010 New member 15 Darja Jakimovica 19 March 2010 New member 16 Varis Karitans 19 March 2010 New member 17 Valdis Korsaks 19 March 2010 New member 18 Ilona Kuzmina 31 March 2010 19 Edgars Kviesis-Kipge 19 March 2010 New member 20 Elina Laizane Secretary 30 June 2010 21 Janis Latvels 26 January 2011 New member 22 Aleksejs Lihacovs 31 March 2010 23 Guntis Marcins 19 March 2010 New member 24 Edgars Nitiss Vice President 31 December 2010 25 Roberts Paeglis 31 March 2010 26 Uldis Rubins 31 March 2010 27 Anatolijs Sarakovskis 15 January 2011 28 Jurgis Sipols 31 December 2010 29 Aiga Svede 26 January 2011 New member 30 Andrejs Tokmakovs 26 January 2011 31 Juris Ulmanis 25 August 2010 New member

32 Mihails Vdovicenko 25 August 2010 New member 33 Rita Veilande 31 March 2010 34 Aivars Vembris President 31 March 2009 aivars.vembris@gmail.com 35 Ilze Vingre Treasurer 31 March 2010

Seven members finished there PhD studies and three members leave the studies and also the chapter.

Chapter activities:

• Aivars Vembris talk to students of Institute of Solid State Physics of University of Latvia, Institute of Atomic Physics and Spectroscopy of University of Latvia and Laser centre of University of Latvia about SPIE and University of Latvia SPIE student chapter. As a result 18 new members from this institute join University of Latvia SPIE student chapter.

• UL SPIE Student Chapter and UL OSA Student Chapter organized International Student Conference DOC-2009 (Developments in Optics and Communications 2009): http://www.osa-latvia.lv/doc/ . More than 60 participants from five countries.

• During the DOC conference was organized SPIE student chapter leadership workshop. Leaders from Saint-Petersburg State Univ. of Information Technologies, Mechanics and Optics and Institute for Low Temperature Physics and Engineering of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine student chapters gave a talks about there chapters.

• New member – Jelena Aleksejeva, Mikhail Chubarov, Ilze Diebele, Vladislavs Duboviks, Segejs Fomins, Andrejs Gerbreders, Ugis Gertners, Gatis Ikaunieks, Darja Jakimovica, Varis Karitans, Valdis Korsaks, Edgars Kviesis-Kipge, Janis Latvels, Guntis Marcins, Juris Ulmanis, Aiga Svede, Mihails Vdovicenko,

• Through personal subscription members of UL student chapter can get papers from SPIE Digital Library.

• Members of student chapter organized a lecture for school students about physics in Latvia and there work. At the end participants visited laboratories of Institute of Solid State Physics.

• Vice president of student chapter, Edgars Nitiss, visited San Diego and participated in Leadership Workshop and Optics + Photonics conference. About this trip he gave a talk in the Institute of Solid State Physics.

• Several members helped to organize two international scientific conferences: Functional Materials and Nanotechnologies 2009

• We invited Jean-luc Doumont. He was two days and gave two presentations. Effective Technical Presentations and Effective Scientific Papers.

• We are set up demonstration room for school students.

• Was made new web page of University of Latvia SPIE Student Chapter: http://www.ulspie.lv

Photos of above mentioned activities you can find at the end of the report.

Our grants and award:

• Edgars Nitiss received University of Latvia Solid State Physics scholarship.

• Seven members received European Union scholarship.

Scientific activities of chapter member:

• Research of optical gradient and thermo-optical properties of NaNbO3 thin films, optical properties of Ba0.8Sr0.2TiO3 films, thermal expansion studies of PLZT x/85/15 solid solutions, as well as optical investigations of BST/PZT superlattices.

• Research of "up-conversion" processes (multi photon excitation, IR light conversion to VIS) in different materials: crystals, glasses and glass ceramics doped with rare-earth ions

• Synthesis of the materials (glass melting, crystal growth, chemical synthesis), material characterization (X-Ray Diffraction, Differential Thermal Analysis, Scanning Electron Microscopy) and optical properties (stationary and time-resolved luminescence, absorbance).

• Determination of organic material electro-optical coefficients by Mahs – Zender interferometer method.

• Development of new algorithm and software for diagnostic of human health by register of blood pulsation from optical signal.

• Low-temperature, high fervency plasma investigations by spectroscopic methods.

• Study of electroluminescent in organic materials.

• Holographic recording in polymer materials containing azobenzine derivatives.

• Atomic spectroscopy

Reports at the conferences: In the year 2009 our members presented reports at international and Latvian conferences:

• Mikhail Chubarov , Guntis Marcins, Ivars Tale, Lauris Dimitrocenko, Thermostimulated electron-hole processes in GaN and AlGaN thin films, E-MRS 2009 Fall meeting

• M.Chubarov, G.Marcins, L.Dmitrichenko, I.Tale, Research of thermally and optically stimulated processes in semiconductor materiāls for optical applications, International Student conference „Developments in Optics and Communications 2009”

• E. Kviesis-Kipge, J. Spigulis, Wireless optical sensing of fingertip blood pulsations, Conf. Northern Optics 2009

• J. Spigulis, R. Erts, V. Nikiforovs, E. Kviesis-Kipge, „Apăērbos integrēti bezvadu fotopletizmogrāfiskie sensori”,. University of Latvia 67. conference

• R. Erts, V. Nikiforovs, M. Ozols, E. Kviesis, J. Spigulis, Bezvadu fotopletizmogrāfiskie sensori datorizētos apăērbos, University of Latvia 67. conference

• D.Jakimovica, L. Trinklere, B.Berzina, Thermoluminescence of alumina macro and nanosize powders irradiated with UV light, International Student conference „Developments in Optics and Communications 2009”

• J.Grūbe, A.Šarakovskis, A.MišĦovs, Ā.Veispāls, G. Čikvaidze, M.SpriĦăis, Daudzfotonu ierosinātā luminiscence ar Er3+ aktivētos NaLaF4 kristalītos, 25. ISSP Scientific conference

• A.Šarakovskis, J.Grūbe, A.MišĦovs, G.Doėe, M.SpriĦăis, Enerăijas pārneses īpatnības ar Er3+ un Yb3+ aktivētos silikātstiklā un keramikā, ISSP Scientific conference

• G.Doėe, A.Šarakovskis, J.Grūbe, I.Aulika, R.Zabels, J. Gabrusenoks, M.SpriĦăis, Daudzfotonu procesi ar erbiju aktivētos telurītstiklos, ISSP Scientific conference

• Jurgis Grube, Guna Doke, Ilze Aulika, Jevgenijs Gabrusenoks, Anatolijs Sarakovskis, Maris Springis, Optical spectroscopy of Er3+ doped tellurite glasses, International conference „Functional Materials and Nanotechnologies 2009”

• Anatolijs Sarakovskis, Jurgis Grube, Maris Springis, “Synthesis and “up-conversion” luminescence properties of NaLaF4:Er3+, International conference „Functional Materials and Nanotechnologies 2009”

• J.Grube, G.Doke, A.Sarakovskis, A.Misnovs, A.Veispals, G.Cikvaidze, M.Springis, Up-conversion processes in NaLaF4:Er3+, International Student conference „Developments in Optics and Communications 2009”

• A.Sarakovskis, J.Grube, G.Doke, M.Springis, Synthesis and “up-conversion” luminescence properties of NaLaF4:Er3+, International Student conference „Developments in Optics and Communications 2009”

• .Doke, A.Sarakovskis, J.Grube, A.Misnovs, M.Springis, Energy transfer in Er3+ and Yb3+ doped silicate glass and glass ceramics, International Student conference „Developments in Optics and Communications 2009”

• J.Grube, A.Sarakovskis, G.Doke, M.Springis, Different energy transfer mechanisms between Yb3+/Er3+ ions in oxyfluoride glass and glass ceramics, International conference-school „Advanced Materials and Technologies”

• Fomins S, Zarina L, Segmentation of instant isoluminant chromatic textures, Perception 38 ECVP

• Atvars U, Fomins S, Chaser illusion and opponent colour aftereffects, Perception 38 ECVP

• Ozolinsh M, Fomins S, Multispectral analysis of the colour deficiency tests and modelling of cones influence on test perception, Perception 38 ECVP

• Lauva D, Ozolinsh M, Fomins S, Modelling of RGB colour contribution to visual acuity in conditions of fog evoked decrease of luminance and contrast, Perception 38 ECVP

• S.Fomins, M.OzoliĦš, U.Atvars, Multispectral analysis of the color deficiency tests and modelling of interpretation by trichromat color systems, International Student conference „Developments in Optics and Communications 2009”

• S.Fomins, M.OzoliĦ,š Multispectral analysis of colour defeciency tests and modelling of cone influence on perception of colour, International conference „Functional Materials and Nanotechnologies 2009”

• Martín, I., Fomins, S. & Ozolinsh, M., Multispectral analysis of colour deficiency tests and modelling of cones influence on test perception, ICVS’09 20th simposium of International Color Vision Society

• Maris Ozolinsh, Sergejs Fomins, Michèle Colomb, Quantitative evaluation of Ishihara and Rabkin colour deficiency tests using multispectral colour analysis, AVA 14th Christmas Meeting 2009

• E. Bogans, Z. Gavare, A. Skudra, Mercury pollution surveys in urban area of Riga, International Conference on Mercury as Global Pollutant 2009

• E. Bogans, Z. Gavare, A. Svagere, Mercury concentration measurements in peat and monitoring, International Conference on Mercury as Global Pollutant 2009

• Atis Skudra, Zanda Gavare, Natalia Zorina, Inductiveley coupled hydrogen and argon plasma interaction with SiO2 glass, International conference „Functional Materials and Nanotechnologies 2009”

• A. Skudra, N. Denisova, N. Zorina, Z. Gavare, J. Silinsh, High-frequency plasma interaction with SiO2 glass, EJC - PISE Workshop

• A. Skudra, Z. Gavare, N. Zorina, J. Silinsh, Surface and spectra studies of Ar-H2 high-frequency electrodeless light sources, International Conference"Nanotech Europe 2009"

• Z. Gavare, Determination of helium number densities in high-frequency electrodeless plasma, 1st International Conference on Frontiers in Diagnostic Technologies

• Ikaunieks G., Ozolinsh M., Stepanovs A., Lejiete V. and Reva N., Effect of optical and physiological factors on light scattering in the eye, International Student conference „Developments in Optics and Communications 2009”

• E.Nitišs, M.Rutkis, O.Vilītis, Polimēru kārtiĦu elektro-optiskā koeficienta noteikšana izmantojot Maha-Zendera interferometrisko metodi, ISSP Scientific conference

• J.Sīpols, V.Kampars, I.Muzikante, DMABI molekulas un tās atvasinājumu fotoelektrisko īpašību izpēte plānajās kārtiĦās, izmantojot Kelvina zondes metodi, ISSP Scientific conference

• E.Laizāne, K.KundziĦš, I.Muzikante, J.Teteris, Hologrāfiskais ieraksts azobenzolu plānās kārtiĦās, ISSP Scientific conference

• A.Vembris, I.Muzikante, Jaunākās pasaules tedences organisko gaismas emitējošo diožu izveidē un to ieviešana Organisko materiālu laboratorijā, ISSP Scientific conference

• A.Tokmakov, M.Rutkis, V.Kampars, V.Kokars, No indandionu atvasinājumiem veidotu bināro hromoforu organisko stiklu īpašību raksturojums, ISSP Scientific conference

• A.Vembris, J.Latvels, G.Zelca, I.Muzikante, J.V.Grazulevicius, V.Kokars, Optoelectrical properties of new synthesized mono-polar and bi-polar organic materials, Young Optical Scientists Conference YOSC-2009

• B.Polakov, J.Sipols, A.Kuzmin, I.Muzikante, I.Tale, Kelvin probe AFM investigations of nanostructures, International conference „Functional Materials and Nanotechnologies 2009”

• E.Laizane, D.Gustina, K.Kundzins, I.Muzikante, J.Teteris, Optically induced pattering of polymer films doped with azobenzene molecules, International conference „Functional Materials and Nanotechnologies 2009”

• A.Tokmakov, M.Rutkis, E.Jecs, J.Kreicberga, V.Kampars, V.Kokars, Binary chromophore supramolecular systems as promising route for obtaining electro-optically active polymer composites, International conference „Functional Materials and Nanotechnologies 2009”

• A.Vembris, G.Zelca, J.Latvels, I.Muzikante, Preparation and study of organic electroluminescent systems, , International Student conference „Developments in Optics and Communications 2009”

• A.Tokmakov, M.Rutkis, E.Jecs, J.Kreicberga, V.Kampars, V.Kokars, Binary chromophore organic systems as a promising route for obtaining electro- optically active polymer composites, , International Student conference „Developments in Optics and Communications 2009”

• E.Nitiss, M.Rutkis, O.Vilitis, Implementation of Mach – Zehnder’s interferometric technique for electro – optic measurement on thin organic films, , International Student conference „Developments in Optics and Communications 2009”

• J.Sipols, I.Muzikante, E.Fonavs, V.Kampars, Photoelectrical properties of indandione chromophore in solid state, , International Student conference „Developments in Optics and Communications 2009”

Publications: Publications of year 2009:

• E.Nitišs, M.Rutkis, O.Vilītis, Determination of electro – optic coefficient of thin organic films by Mach – Zehnder’s interferometric method, Latvian Journal of Physics and Technical Sciences, 2009, Vol. 46, no.3, pp. 5-14

• J.Sipols, I.Muzikante, E.Fonavs, Photoelectrical properties of indandione chromophore in solid state, Latvian Journal of Physics and Technical Sciences, 2009, Vol. 46, no.3, pp. 16-22.

• E. Kviesis-Kipge, E. Curkste, J. Spigulis and D. Gardovska, Optical Studies of the Capillary-Refill Kinetics in Fingertips, Proc. World Congr. Med. Phys. Biomed. Engin., Munich, 2009 (in press) (4 pp.)

• E.Kviesis-Kipge, A new technique for optical detection of biosignals, Latvian Journal of Physics and Technical Sciences, 2009, N3, Vol. 46, pp. 64 – 69.

• E.Kviesis-Kipge, A new technique for optical detection of biosignals, Latvian Journal of Physics and Technical Sciences, N3, Vol. 46 2009, p. 64 – 69. (6 lpp.)

• A. Sarakovskis, J. Grube, A. Mishnev and M. Springis, Up-conversion processes in NaLaF4:Er3+, Optical Materials 31, 10 (2009), p. 1517-1524

• A. Sarakovskis, J. Grube, G. Doke and M. Springis, Excited state absorption and energy transfer mechanisms of up-conversion luminescence in Er3+ doped oxyfluoride glass ceramics at different temperatures, Journal of Luminescence, (in press)

• S.Fomins, M.Ozolinsh. Multispectral analysis of Rabkin color deficiency test. Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics (OPO-SI-0533) (submitted)

• Ikaunieks, G., Colomb, M. and Ozolinsh, M., Light scattering in artificial fog and simulated with light scattering filter. Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics. 29, 351-356.

• Ikaunieks G., Ozolinsh M., Stepanovs A., Lejiete V. and Reva N., Factors influencing light scattering in the eye. Latvian Journal of Physics and Technical Sciences. 46, 37-42.

• A. Skudra, G. Revalde, Z. Gavare, N. Zorina, Study of Inductive coupled hydrogen and argon plasma interaction with SiO2 glass, Plasma Processes and Polymers: Special Issue of PSE 2008, vol. 6 (2009), S183-S186

• Z. Gavare, G. Revalde, A. Skudra, Plasma temperature determination of hydrogen containing high-frequency electrodeless lamps by intensity distribution measurements of hydrogen molecular band, International Journal of Spectroscopy, vol. 2010 (2010) Article ID 804506, 8 pages

Planned activities for the year 2009:

• Organization of International Young Scientist Conference “Developments in Optics and Communications - 2010” together with Latvian OSA student chapter

http://osa-latvia.lv/doc/ and Society of Students and Young Scientist of Institute Solid State Physics

• Work with teachers. Present different scientific-education kits, to show possibilities to teach physics in interesting way.

• Will be given interactive presentations and shown different experiments to school students.

• Involving more Student Chapter members by lecturing in other institutes.

• Organizing several Student Chapter meetings.

• UL SPIE Student Chapter members give opportunity to use SPIE Digital Library through personal subscription. The fees for subscription will be taken from UL SPIE Student Chapter budget.

• Strong collaboration (excursions, organizing conferences, lectures) with students’ from University of Latvia OSA Student Chapter http://www.osa-latvia.lv/

Financial information:

Object Amount USD Beginning balance in January 2008 +120 SPIE funding +1150 International Student Conference “Developments in Optics and Communication 2009”

-400

Book about preparation of presentation -130 UL SPIE student chapter 5th year anniversery -150 UL SPIE pens for members and for advertisement purpose -160 Individual subscription of Digital Library -125 Food and snacks -170 Total 135

Photos International Student Conference “Developments in Optics and Communications

2009”

Leadership workshop

5th year anniversary of University of Latvia SPIE student chapter

Lectures to students

Leadership Workshop and Optics + Photonics conference

2 February 2010 Aivars Vembris President of University of Latvia SPIE Student Chapter Janis Spigulis, professor Faculty Advisor, director of Institute of Atomic Physics and Spectroscopy