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Materials science and physics are generally regarded as driving force behind technology. Achievements in any of these areas result in new products. However, in some cases it is technology that creates new materials and devices, stimulating the development of related physics. Advanced materials can be defined as those which appear due to the new ideas in physics (e.g. photonic structures, meta-materials) and/or new material technology (e.g. nano-structured materials, plasma deposited materials, organic semiconductors, etc.). They are specially constructed, artificial materials with tailored electronic properties. Their incorporation in optics and electronics leading to new devices requires development of relevant physics. Traditional university education of specialists in optics and electronics do not cover the above mentioned directions. Adequate description of advanced material needs the cross-disciplinary approach at cutting edges of modern physics and mathematics. The National Institute of Astrophysics, Optics and Electronics (Instituto Nacional de Astrofisica, Optica y Electronica, INAOE) being national research and educational center organizes a one week international workshop on Advanced Materials for Optoelectronics and Related Physics (AMORPHY) at INAOE, Puebla, Mexico. This workshop aims at bringing together international experts and the rising generation of scientists to discuss both recent results and new ideas in these important modern fields of science in a format, where audience active participation is expected and strongly encouraged. |
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