
OCLA 2025
Vilnius, Lithuania
May 8th, 2025
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OCLA SYMPOSIUM 2025, 8th May 2025
We are pleased to announce that the Symposium on Optical Coatings for Laser Applications OCLA will be organized for the tenth time on May 8th, 2025. This year, the Center for Physical Sciences and Technology FTMC is hosting the event in Vilnius/ Lithuania.
Symposium on Optical Coatings for Laser Applications
Join us at this event where attendees and speakers alike can benefit from a rich network, exchange ideas, and gain insight into new trends, measurement methodologies, and research findings.
Program May 8th, 2025
Morning Session:
Afternoon Session:
Keynote A. Melninkaitis/ Vilnius University Laser Research Center (VU LRC) and Lidaris Ltd: ISO Standards for Laser Damage Testing: Recent Revisions and Next Steps
E. Atkocaitis/ Laser Research Center Vilnius: The Role of Absorbed Dose in Lifetime of Dielectric Coatings
B. Landgraf/ Layertec GmbH: Industrial scale metrology for high-end component manufacturing
Keynote T. Schreiber/ IOF: Overview high-power CW laser
V. Petrikaite/ FTMC: Nanosecond Laser Synthesis of Tunable Bimetallic Au-Ag / Nanoparticle Substrates for SERS Applications
G. Zyla/ Institute of Electronic Structure and Laser: Micro-optics fabricated by high-precision multi-photon lithography
V. Pervak/ Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München: Dispersive mirror: past and future of femtosecond physics
S. Malobabic/ LASER COMPONENTS Germany GmbH: Improvement of the LIDT by inserting quantized nanolaminates in IBS-based high-reflection mirrors
M. Nazari/ RhySearch: Enhancing Laser Mirror Performance with Dust-Repellent TCO Coatings
D. Kramer/ ELI Beamline: Large optics for Extreme Light in ELI Beamlines
H. Kessler/ Manx Precision Optics Ltd.: Specifying, manufacturing and using large vs. small optics – what changes?
M.-G. Mureșan/ HiLASE: UV laser handling capacity of subwavelength AR structures
T. Willemsen / LASEROPTIK GmbH: Sputtered ultrafast dielectric coatings for high power petawatt laser fusion applications
Background Information and Registration
On May 7th 2025 we offer our guests, who arrive earlier in Vilnius (LT) an interesting pre-program. We are looking forward to welcome you there. Please indicate on the registration form, which activities you will be participating in. The company tour is limited to 40 guests. In case, this limit has already been reached, we would put you on the waiting list. Participation in the Networking Dinner is possible without attending the company tours.
Agenda
Company tour:
1.00 p.m. Meeting Point in Vilnius (FTMC – Nacionalinis Fizinių ir Technologijos Mokslų Centras). Introductory presentations of FTMC, RhySearch and IOF.
1.45 p.m. Meeting Point at FTMC main Hall (Entrance)
2.00 – 3.45 p.m.
Group 1 and group 2: Visit EKSMA Optics and Light Conversion
Group 3 and group 4: Laboratory Visit FTMC
3.45 – 4.15 p.m. Coffee Break
4.15 – 6.00 p.m.
Group 3 and group 4: Visit EKSMA Optics and Light Conversion
Group 1 and group 2: Laboratory Visit FTMC
EKSMA Optics: Precision Optical Manufacturing
EKSMA Optics is a trusted manufacturer of high-quality optical components and optics assemblies, serving industrial, medical, scientific, and defense markets. With advanced facilities and expertise, the company provides tailored solutions for demanding applications.
Core Expertise and Capabilities
- Lens Production: Precision spherical and aspherical lenses with tight tolerances and superior quality for laser and optical systems.
- Coating Solutions: Thin-film dielectric coatings based on IBS and EBE+IAD technologies for UV, visible, and IR spectra, including AR, HR, PR, polarizing, and filter coatings.
- Optical Assembly: Expert assembly of electro-optical devices, including Pockels cells, F-theta lenses, and beam expanders.
EKSMA Optics combines innovation, precision, and seamless production workflows to deliver reliable solutions worldwide to optical and laser system manufacturers.
EKSMA Optics
Light Conversion
LIGHT CONVERSION is a globally renowned ultrafast laser manufacturer, designing and manufacturing femtosecond lasers, wavelength-tunable sources (OPAs), optical parametric chirped-pulse amplifiers (OPCPAs), microscopy sources, and spectroscopy systems. The comprehensive portfolio represents a best-in-class collection of devices tailored for femtosecond applications in industry, medicine, and science.
Founded in 1994 as a spin-off from Vilnius University, LIGHT CONVERSION has evolved into a leading company in ultrafast laser technology with over 9000 systems installed worldwide and over 600 employees, 15% of whom dedicate their efforts to R&D. The company encompasses a total area of 17 500 m2, housing laser production facilities, clean rooms, and R&D laboratories to meet current and future demand. With regional offices in the US, China, and South Korea, along with a widespread global representative network, the company ensures seamless sales and service support worldwide.
LIGHT CONVERSION
Evening program:
07.00 p.m. Get-together Dinner at Restaurant Novotel Vilnius Centre, Gedimino ave. 16, 01103 Vilnius, Lithuania.
We look forward to welcoming you at the evening event. To cover the catering costs, there will be a participation fee of approx. 45 EUR (with beverages).
Location
FTMC – Nacionalinis Fizinių ir Technologijos Mokslų Centras, Saulėtekio ave. 3, Vilnius, 10257, Lithuania
By public transport
There is a public transport station nearby “Saulėtekis”. It can be reached by “4G” and “5G” busses and also by “2”, “10” and “19” trolleybuses. It takes around 30 min from center to FTMC by public transport depending on the traffic.
By car
Enter FTMC premises from Saulėtekio ave. street and park on the right side of the street or the parking site on the right just before the FTMC building.
By plane
Vilnius Airport (VNO).
Novotel (Hotel Novotel Vilnius Centre – ALL)
Gedimino av. 16
LT-01103 VILNIUS
Lithuania
Prices (superior double): Economy Room 120 Eur + VAT + 2 Eur City taxes
Rooms are reserved until March 22
The prices are per room and night, including breakfast, free Wi-Fi.
Please book by writing to hotel – H5209-RE@accor.com and pay your overnight stay directly at the hotel using the code: «OCLA».
2025 Programme Committee
OCLA Main Chair: Dr. Thomas Gischkat, Fraunhofer IOF, Jena, Germany
OCLA Main Local Chair: Dr. Tomas Tolenis, Center for Physical Sciences and Technology FTMC, Vilnius, Lithuania
- Dr. O. Fähnle
- Dr. L. Grinevičiūtė, Center for Physical Sciences and Technology FTMC, Vilnius, Lithuania
- Dr. J. Lumeau, Institut Fresnel, Marseille, France
- Dr. C. Mühlig, Fraunhofer IOF, Jena, Germany
- H. Thomé, RhySearch, Buchs SG, Switzerland
- Dr. A. Wienke, LZH, Hannover, Germany
- Dr. V. Wittwer, University of Neuchâtel, Switzerland
Standard Sponsors 2025
Basic Sponsors 2025
Questions?
Dr. Tomas Tolenis, Center for Physical Sciences and Technology FTMC

EVENT VENUE
Center for Physical Sciences and Technology FTMC
Saulėtekio al. 3
10257 Vilnius
Lithuania
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