Topics include but are not limited to: 

Theory
geometric and physical optics, vector diffraction theory, fundamental limits, mathematical and computational techniques, spatial and temporal beam profile shaping of short pulse lasers, polarization smoothing, smoothing by spectral dispersion, vortex beams, beam propagation.

Design
geometrical optics design, physical optics design, polarization, geometrical beam shapes, hybrid approaches, optimization-based design including genetic algorithms, intracavity approaches, diffractive, lens arrays, refractive, and Fresnel beam shaping diffusers and beam shaping transformers, broad band beam shaping, design software and codes, beam splitting and beam combining, pulse compression and pulse chirping.

Fabrication and Testing
refractive, diffractive, reflective, and GRIN systems, hybrid diffractive/refractive elements, digital holography, and Spatial Light Modulators (SLMs), E-Beam writing, diamond turning, grayscale lithography, thin film optics; RIE and chemical etching technologies.

Wave Optics
novel laser beams, vortex beams, non-diffracting fields, structured light, propagation through linear and non-linear systems, propagation through turbulence, orbital angular momentum of light.

Performance Measurement and Figures of Merit (FOM)
spatial and temporal profile measurement, FOM of beam profiles of laser beams, fabrication quality and alignment error.

Micro-optics, Micro-fabrication, and Micro Manipulation
beam shaping for MOEMS, MEMS, and optical tweezing and trapping.

Industrial and Commercial Applications
material processing, laser communications, optical tagging, laser displays, illumination applications, surface modification, structured light applications, microscopy, theatrical laser light shows and special effects, optical data storage.

Military Applications
laser ranging, laser targeting, laser weapons and laser counter measurements (dazzling).

Fiber Injection Applications
fiber injection systems and beam shaping optics, high peak and average power applications, fiber injection criteria, fiber damage mechanisms at high power levels, communications and sensors applications, single and multimode applications, photonic crystal fibers.

Medical and Biomedical Applications
dermatology, cosmetic surgery, ophthalmology, laser vision correction, surgery, fiber optic delivery methods, therapeutic systems, photodynamic therapy, dentistry, UV sterilization, water treatment, hospital UV germicidal air and surface disinfection, industrial and biomedical sterilization - lamp and laser beam shaping technology.

Lithographic Applications
condensers for UV, deep-UV, and extreme-UV lithographic steppers, holographic projection processing applications, beam-shaping methods of image enhancement, interference lithography.

Real-Time or Adaptive Beam Shaping
adaptive optics, spatial light modulators, acousto-optical modulators, computer generated holograms, liquid lens technology.

Laser Resonators
diode pumping of lasers, intracavity laser beam shaping, laser modes.

Short Pulse Technology
femtosecond laser pulse shaping and pulse compression techniques.

Environmental "Green" or Geospatial Technology
lidar beam shaping, surveying.

X-ray Ray Beam Technology
displacement, aperture, collimation, focusing, or imaging.