Download The First Nanotechnology Engineering Physics International Year of Light Seminar Series

Engineering Physics
International Year of Light Seminar Series
The First Nanotechnology
David Hagan
John Preston
Associate Dean, Research and
External Relations
Dept. Engineering Physics
While the concepts of nanotechnology date back to the Richard Feynman,
the terminology was not in regular use until the mid 80’s. By that time,
the first commercially successful nanotechnology was already well on its
way to transforming society with significant contributions from Canada
(and McMaster). I will present the case that the first commercially
successful nanotechnology was the semiconductor telecommunication
laser. This remarkable device played a pivotal role in enabling our
modern information age.
When: September 22nd, 2015
Time: 5:30-6:30 pm
Where: BSB 119
Free Snacks and Coffee!
Open to everyone! Please join us as the Department of Engineering Physics celebrates
the International Year of Light by discussing the science and applications of light!