Successful Hosting of the 9th International Workshop on Far-Infrared Technologies (IW-FIRT 2024) and Symposium on “Frontier of Terahertz Science XI” (S-FTS 2024)
The Research Center for Development of Far-Infrared Region at the University of Fukui successfully hosted the “9th International Workshop on Far-Infrared Technologies (IW-FIRT 2024)” and the symposium “Frontiers of Terahertz Science XI (S-FTS 2024)” from October 16th to 18th. The event attracted around 165 researchers and students from Indonesia, South Korea, China, Taiwan, the Philippines, Canada, India, and Japan, who presented their research findings and engaged in discussions through presentations and poster sessions.
IW-FIRT, first held in 1999, aims to foster international collaboration in the field of far-infrared region development, including terahertz technologies, through researcher exchange and cooperation. This year’s workshop particularly focused on the “The progress of far-infrared technologies in Asia,” sparking vibrant discussions on the development and application of high-power radiation sources in the far-infrared and terahertz regions. The S-FTS symposium, held alongside IW-FIRT, also provided a platform for researchers from various fields to interact and generate innovative interdisciplinary research on the rapidly evolving terahertz technologies and related fields.
We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and exhibitors for their invaluable support in making this event a success:
- AmTechs Corporation
- Hamamatsu Photonics K.K.
- Keysight Technologies
- NTT Innovative Devices Corporation
- Oshima Prototype Engineering Co., Ltd.
- Spectra Design Ltd.
- YITOA Microtechnoloigy Corporation
- Yonezawa Bussan Co., Ltd.
(Alphabetical order)
Furthermore, we extend our sincere thanks for the financial support provided by:
- Fukui Prefectural Tourism Federation
- Terahertz Science and Technology Promotion Fund
- Research Foundation for the Electrotechnology of Chubu
The workshop and symposium marked an important step toward further technological innovations in the far-infrared and terahertz fields, reinforcing cross-border research collaborations and fostering a competitive yet cooperative environment for future advancements.
