12th Symposium on Optical Coatings for Laser Applications


OCLA 2027
Dolní Břežany,
Czech Republic
April 29, 2027





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OCLA SYMPOSIUM, April 29, 2027

We are pleased to announce that the Symposium on Optical Coatings for Laser Applications OCLA will be organized for the 12th time on April 29th, 2027. This year, ELI ERIC is hosting the event in Dolní Břežany (CZ).

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.

  • Optical coatings for laser applications
  • Laser technology and applications 
  • Metrology for characterising high-end optical coatings and substrates
  • Low loss optical coatings
  • Laser damage of optical coatings
  • Impact of polishing, surfaces and interfaces

Call for Presentations and Posters

The OCLA Symposium is geared towards technically interested engineers and scientists working with laser optics, high-end optical thin film deposition and characterisation. Visitors, presenters and researchers get the opportunity to exchange ideas and share their work related to the field of optical coatings, laser technology and LIDT measurement.

The upcoming workshop is looking for submissions which offer solutions to common problems, innovative uses of technology, current research findings and more.

Registration for OCLA 2027 will open in January 2027.

Send an Abstract

Requirements

You are invited to send your proposals for presentations or posters in the field of

  • Optical coatings for laser applications
  • Laser technology and applications
  • Metrology for optical coatings and substrates
  • Low loss optical coatings
  • Laser damage of optical coatings
  • Impact of polishing, surfaces and interfaces

Additional Information:

  • Presentations are typically 15 minutes long
  • Poster size is DIN A0
Please consider the following points:
  • Abstracts should be no more than 1000 characters (including spaces)
  • Please include the lead presenter’s name, title, affiliation, and email, along with the name/affiliation of  additional presenters
  • Indicate if you intend to give a TALK or to present a POSTER
  • Participation at OCLA 2027 is free of charge
  • Submit your proposal by January 12, 2027.
  • Authors will be notified by February 2, 2027 whether their proposals have been accepted.

  • You can submit your abstract by mail to Dr. Thomas Gischkat or online 

OCLA 2027 Programme Committee

Main Chair: Dr. T. Gischkat, Fraunhofer IOF, Jena, Germany

Local Chair: Dr. T. Tolenis, ELI Beamlines

  • PD Dr. D. Bleiner,  Eastern Switzerland University
  • 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
  • Dr. M. Mureșan, HiLASE Centre, Dolní Břežany, Czechia
  • H. Thomé, RhySearch, Switzerland
  • Dr. A. Wienke, LZH, Hannover, Germany
  • Dr. V. Wittwer, University of Neuchâtel, Switzerland

Event Venue

ELI Beamlines

Dolní Břežany

Za Radnicí 835

252 41 Czechia

By public transport

ELI Beamlines can be reached from Prague using public busses
(331, 333 or 341).

Prague ►►► Dolní Břežany
Zones P+O+B+1 | 90 minutes. Available from vending machines at any metro station, in the busses (cash preferred) or Prague ticket. Information about public transport:  www.dpp.cz. 

Closest bus station – Dolní Břežany, obecní úřad. Link and Link      

By plane

Closest airport is in Prague, Vaclav Havel Airport Prague.

By car

There are parking lots directly on the campus marked on the map.

Sponsoring OCLA 2027

Support OCLA 2027 and put your organization in front of the leading experts in optical coatings for laser applications — explore our sponsorship opportunities here. As a sponsor, you gain direct access to the specialized OCLA community and the chance to present your company, products, and expertise exactly where it matters. We offer three sponsorship packages, each designed to fit different goals and budgets. 
Questions? Contact Tomas Tolenis or Mihai-George Mureșan. We are happy to tailor a package to your needs. 

Questions?

Fraunhofer IOF, Dr. Thomas Gischkat
Phone: +49 3641 807-316

Eli Beamlines, Tomas Tolenis
Phone: +420 722 994 889

RhySearch, Heidi Thomé
Phone: +41 81 755 49 66

Organisation Committee 2027

Thank you for your submission to OCLA 2027. We will come back to you!