As part of the 7th High School Science Camp organized by İzmir Institute of Technology, Research Assistants Metin Tan and Hakan Bozkurt from the Photonics Department delivered a lecture titled ‘Photonics’ and conducted hands-on experiments.

Lecture and Experiments

• Photonics Lecture: The lecture explored the historical development of light science and explained the working principles of basic optical setups, aiming to connect students with modern applications of photonics.
• Experiments:
  
  1. Solar Cell Characterization: Examining the working principles of solar cells and analyzing current-voltage graphs.
  2. Microscope Construction: Learning about optical imaging systems and resolution calculations.
  3. Characterization of Lighting Devices: Measuring with a spectrometer, understanding LED technology, and exploring color mixing principles.

This event not only increased high school students’ interest in photonics but also inspired the scientists of the future.